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Solve Influencer Attribution Gaps with the Tools You Already Use

Your TikTok influencer campaigns are driving sales, but your analytics are giving the credit to 'Direct Traffic' or 'Organic Search'. This attribution gap makes it impossible to know which influencers are *actually* working, preventing you from confidently reinvesting in your most valuable partnerships.

This playbook provides a step-by-step guide to bypass standard attribution models and uncover the real impact of your influencer marketing. By manually exporting your sales data from Shopify and traffic data from Google Analytics into a single Google Sheet, you can visually correlate sales spikes directly with your influencer post schedule. It's a straightforward, low-cost method to see which posts drive real lift, even when customers don't use a trackable link.

Expected Outcomes

  • Clearly identify which specific influencer posts correlate with spikes in sales and traffic.
  • Gain a more accurate understanding of your influencer marketing ROI, beyond flawed last-click attribution.
  • Make data-driven decisions on which influencer partnerships to renew, expand, or discontinue.
  • Confidently allocate your marketing budget to the channels and partners that deliver the best results.
  • Demystify 'dark social' traffic by linking unattributed sales to specific campaign activities.

Core Tools in This Stack

Google Analytics

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A web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic, user behavior, and conversion data. It provides insights into how users find and interact with websites and mobile apps, helping businesses optimize their marketing efforts and user experience.

Key Features
  • Real-time traffic monitoring
  • Customer journey analysis
  • Audience segmentation
  • Customizable dashboards and reports
  • Conversion tracking (Goals and E-commerce)
  • Integration with Google Ads, Search Console, and other Google products
  • Predictive analytics and machine learning insights
  • Cross-platform and cross-device measurement
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium, Large

Industries: Technology & Software, Business & Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce, Creative & Media, Education & Non-Profit, Health & Wellness, Other

Pricing

Model: Freemium, Enterprise

Tier: Free

Ease of Use

Medium

Shopify

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Shopify is an all-in-one commerce platform that allows businesses to create an online store, manage products, process payments, and sell across multiple channels, from websites to social media and physical locations.

Key Features
  • Customizable Online Storefront
  • Integrated Payment Processing (Shopify Payments)
  • Point of Sale (POS) System
  • Multi-channel Selling (Social Media, Marketplaces)
  • Inventory Management
  • Marketing and SEO Tools
  • Extensive App Store for added functionality
  • Analytics and Reporting Dashboard
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium, Large

Industries: Retail & E-commerce, Creative & Media, Health & Wellness

Pricing

Model: Subscription-based

Tier: Mid-tier

Ease of Use

Easy

Google Sheets

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A cloud-based spreadsheet application that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on data analysis in real-time. It features smart tools, powerful formulas, and seamless integration with other Google and third-party apps.

Key Features
  • Real-time collaboration and commenting
  • Smart Fill & AI-powered formula suggestions
  • Interactive charts, graphs, and pivot tables
  • Integration with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides) and other services
  • Extensive version history
  • Full compatibility with Microsoft Excel files
  • Connectors for business data sources
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium, Large

Industries: Technology & Software, Business & Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce, Creative & Media, Education & Non-Profit, Health & Wellness, Other

Pricing

Model: Free, Freemium

Tier: Free

Ease of Use

Very Easy

The Workflow

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Integration Logic

  • Shopify's Google Analytics Integration

    This integration creates a one-way data flow. First, Shopify's native integration sends e-commerce event data (like page views, add to cart, and purchase events) to a specified Google Analytics 4 property. Google Analytics processes this data into standardized reports. Finally, a Google Sheets Add-on connects to the Google Analytics API to pull specific report data (metrics and dimensions) into a spreadsheet, allowing for custom dashboards, further analysis, and automated reporting.

Fix Your Influencer Attribution Gaps

Learn how to accurately prove which influencers are driving sales and reinvest your budget with confidence.