Add Facebook Custom Pixels
This article explains how to enhance a standard mapping in NinjaCat to include data from a Facebook custom pixel. By following these steps, you can integrate Facebook pixel data into your reports for more comprehensive performance tracking.
Add Facebook Custom Pixels
Prerequisites
- A Facebook Business Manager account with access to your pixel ID.
- An existing Facebook network connection in NinjaCat.
- A previously created mapping (or the ability to create a new one).
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Access Your Facebook Network Connection
1. Go to the Setup Settings
- Locate your Facebook network connection.
/3. Click Edit Mapping.
2. Add a Facebook Custom Pixel
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Either:
- Create a new mapping (if one does not exist), or
- Select an existing mapping to modify.
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Click on Custom Pixels.
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Click Add Custom Pixel.
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Enter your Facebook Pixel ID from your Facebook Business Manager account.
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The required ID is found under the Custom Conversions column, not the Data Source column.
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Assign a name to the pixel.
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Click OK.
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(Optional) To add multiple pixels, repeat steps 3-6 for each additional pixel.
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Click Save.
3. Use Custom Pixels in a Widget
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Open the Template Builder in NinjaCat.
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Create a new widget.
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Select Facebook as the data source.
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Click the Edit Pencil icon for the data source entry.
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Choose the mapping that includes your custom pixel data.
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Confirm that your custom pixel values appear in the list of available metrics.
Next Steps
Your Facebook custom pixel data is now integrated into NinjaCat. In the next lesson, you will learn how to enhance a Google Analytics standard mapping to include custom dimensions and metrics.
Troubleshooting
- Pixel data not appearing? Ensure you entered the correct pixel ID from the Custom Conversions column.
- No available metrics? Double-check that the correct mapping was selected in the widget setup.
- Multiple pixels not working? Ensure each pixel has a unique ID and is properly assigned a name.
For further assistance, contact NinjaCat Support.
Updated 29 days ago