In plain English
Google publishes event names for common actions by business type: purchase, generate_lead, sign_up, add_to_cart and many more. They are not collected automatically; you implement them using the specified names.
Using the specified name matters. Built-in reports, ecommerce views and some advertising integrations only recognise the published names.
What to know
Named by Google
But implemented by you.
Per business type
Ecommerce, games, travel, lead generation.
Unlocks reports
Built-in views recognise them.
Specified parameters
Each has expected parameters.
Why it matters
Checking the recommended event list before implementing anything is a five-minute step that avoids rebuilding the tracking later when a report will not populate.
Common mistakes
×Inventing names where recommended ones exist.
×Right name, missing required parameters.
×Slight spelling variations, which break recognition.
×Not checking the list for your business type.
FAQs
Are recommended events collected automatically?
No. You implement them with the specified names.
Why use them over custom names?
They unlock built-in reports and integrations.
WRITTEN BY TARIQ SALLAM
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