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Aug 28, 2026 5 min read
GTM vs hardcoded gtag: when you do not need a tag manager
Tag managers are the default advice, but they are not always the right call. For a simple site with one or two tags, hardcoded gtag can be faster and simpler. Here is the honest line.
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Field notes on conversion tracking

GTM vs hardcoded gtag: when you do not need a tag manager