trackInteraction

The trackInteraction() method tracks the interactions with a content block and sends data about the content name, interaction type, piece, and target.

Syntax

const options = {
  piece: 'contentPiece',
  target: 'contentTarget',
  visitCustomVariables: { 1: { name: 'name', value: 'value' } },
  customDimensions: { 1: 'value', 2: 'value' },
};
await PiwikProSdk.trackInteraction('contentName', 'interaction', options);

Parameters

contentName (string, required)

The name of the tracked content block.

interaction (string, required)

The type of interaction with the content block. Example: click.

options

Interaction tracking options: an object containing four properties.

piece (string, optional)

The piece of the tracked content block. Example: a creative, banner or video.

target (string, optional)

The target of the tracked content block. Example: a link in the content block.

customDimensions

An object that specifies custom dimensions.

visitCustomVariables

An object that specifies visit custom variables.

Examples

To track the interaction with a content block on your mobile app:

const options = {
  piece: 'banner',
  target: 'https://example.com/bikes/',
  visitCustomVariables: { 1: { name: 'name', value: 'value' } },
  customDimensions: { 1: 'value', 2: 'value' },
};
await PiwikProSdk.trackInteraction('gravel bikes collection', 'click', options);

Notes

• To track interactions with content, this option needs to be turned on: Menu > Tag Manager > Tags > Piwik PRO (tracking code) > Data collection > Interactions with popups and content (on). Read more
• Tracked interactions will be visible in Analytics > Reports > Content performance.

Related methods

• trackImpression()