Microsoft Clarity Integration Guide

Analyzify's Microsoft Clarity integration enables access to visitor screen recordings and heatmaps for Shopify stores through both direct and GTM setup methods, helping merchants optimize their conversion rates with detailed user interaction data.

Microsoft Clarity is a free tool for screen recording that shows how users interact with your website. By integrating Clarity, Shopify merchants can watch the screen recordings of their visitors, view heatmaps, and figure out how to improve their website to better their conversion rates. Analyzify is perfectly integrated with Microsoft Clarity. Let's get started and set it up!

Microsoft Clarity Integration Methods with Analyzify

Analyzify offers two integration methods for Microsoft Clarity setup:

  • Direct Integration
  • Customized Integration (with GTM)

To understand the differences between these methods and choose the one that best suits your needs, please read our guide on choosing the right integration method .

Important Notes Before Setup: 

  1. Choose only one integration method. Do not activate both methods simultaneously.
  2. Enable the Analyzify app embed toggle on your live theme, otherwise completing the integration steps wouldn’t activate the Microsoft Clarity. 
  3. Don’t forget to connect your custom pixel to track checkout steps. 

1. Direct Integration Method

Follow the steps for direct integration method:

Important : Always disconnect and delete old versions before adding new ones to avoid duplicate tracking.

2. Customized (GTM) Integration 

To proceed with the GTM integration, make sure you have a Google Tag Manager account and access to your Microsoft Clarity account. Then follow these steps:

  1. Activate the customized (GTM) Integration within the Analyzify app.
  2. During the final setup stage, select Microsoft Clarity when choosing your desired integrations for the GTM container creation.
  3. Download the generated container and import it to your Google Tag Manager account.  See our step-by-step guide here  .
  4. Configure your Microsoft Clarity variables by  following our documentation . Enter your Microsoft Clarity Project ID and unpause your Microsoft Clarity tags.
  5. Test your Microsoft Clarity tags using GTM Preview mode to ensure everything is working correctly.  Learn more about how to use GTM preview mode  .

For detailed instructions and best practices,  refer to our complete GTM setup guide  .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use both Direct Integration and GTM methods simultaneously for Microsoft Clarity?
No, you should choose only one integration method. Using both methods simultaneously will cause double tracking and affect your data accuracy. Always disconnect and remove any existing integration before setting up a new one.
Why isn't Microsoft Clarity tracking any data after completing the integration steps?
This usually happens when the Analyzify app embed toggle isn't enabled on your live theme. Make sure to enable this toggle for Microsoft Clarity to start tracking data. Additionally, verify that your custom pixel is properly connected to track checkout steps.
What's the difference between Direct Integration and Customized (GTM) Integration for Microsoft Clarity?
Direct Integration is a simpler setup process that works directly through Analyzify, while GTM Integration offers more customization options and control through Google Tag Manager. Choose Direct Integration for a straightforward setup, or GTM Integration if you need advanced tracking configurations or already use GTM for other tracking purposes.
Do I need to reintegrate Microsoft Clarity if I change my Shopify theme?
No, you don't need to reintegrate. However, you must ensure the Analyzify app embed toggle is enabled on your new theme for Microsoft Clarity to continue tracking data. The integration settings will remain intact across theme changes.
Why can't I see checkout page recordings in Microsoft Clarity?
This typically occurs when the custom pixel isn't properly connected. During setup, make sure you've followed all steps to set up the custom pixel in Shopify Customer Events. If you're still not seeing checkout recordings, verify that you've checked "Data collected does not qualify as data sale" in the privacy settings.
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