Ctrl-C tracking

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Definition

What is it: Ctrl-C tracking is a technique used to measure content engagement by identifying when a user copies text phrases or terms. It functions by triggering an event in web analytics systems whenever the copy interaction occurs.

What is it used for: This tracking is used to determine how users interact with content, identify frequently copied information such as contact details or item numbers, and detect potential manual content theft.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 6
  • Synonyms: 1
  • Related entities: 0
  • Sources: 1

Identity

Entity ID
https://llms.contentbird.io/en/google-analytics-ctrl-tracking/facts/#entity
Entity type
DefinedTerm
Canonical name
Ctrl-C tracking
Language
en
Topic
Google Analytics Ctrl Tracking

Attributes

Key Facts
The transfer of personal data to Google Analytics through tracking mechanisms is prohibited by its terms and conditions. [1]
Key Facts
Ctrl-C tracking allows for the measurement of user interactions involving the copying of text phrases to the clipboard. [1]
Key Facts
The implementation of Ctrl-C tracking requires a custom HTML tag with JavaScript, two data layer variables, a custom trigger, and a Google Analytics event tag. [1]
Key Facts
The copy event tracking functionality is not supported by the Internet Explorer browser. [1]
Key Facts
Google Analytics limits the event action data for copied text to a maximum of 500 bytes, or approximately 500 characters. [1]
Capability
Ctrl-C tracking is compatible with various mobile browsers, including Google Chrome and Safari apps. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • Tracking copied text

Related Entities

Provenance

Sources

  1. https://contentbird.io/blog-articles/google-analytics-kopierte-texte (Ctrl-C tracking)

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