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Simulate a Google Ads Click to Test Tracking Numbers

Tracking numbers are displayed based on the marketing source of the visitor. To simulate a Google Ads click, add ?gclid=test&wc_clear=true to the end of your URL.

The GCLID parameter is the unique parameter that allows us to know the click came from Google Ads and wc_clear=true clears any prior WhatConverts attribution on your browser.

    Example: http://www.YourWebsite.com/?gclid=test&wc_clear=true

You can also add campaign, content and keyword variables to the test URL:

    Example: http://www.YourWebsite.com/?gclid=test&wc_clear=true&campaign=test-campaign&content=ad-test&keyword=keyword-test

After simulating a Google Ads click, place a test call to the tracking number you see on your website. Log into the WhatConverts profile you've set up to track calls in. Click "Leads in the top-menu. In the Lead Manager, review your test call lead data.

Example Google Ads Phone Call Test

Click "View Lead" when hovering over the Lead to view the full Lead Details.

Lead Detail Module

If you have any questions, please contact us here: Contact WhatConverts Support or email support@whatconverts.com

Call tracking numbers are displayed based on the marketing source of the visitor. We walk you through how to test your tracking numbers from different traffic sources. We look at a direct visit and then we show you how to simulate a visit from Google Ads, without clicking an ad.

To simulate a Google Ads click, add ?gclid=test&wc_clear=true to the end of your URL.

    Example: https://www.whatconverts.com/?gclid=test&wc_clear=true

or, add campaign, content and keyword variables to the test URL

    Example: https://www.whatconverts.com/?gclid=test&wc_clear=true&campaign=test-campaign&content=ad-test&keyword=keyword-test

The following video shows you how to test your call tracking numbers.

A Gclid is a unique tracking parameter and also an abbreviation for "Google Click Identifier".

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