Articles
Technical articles about server-side GTM/GA4 setup, common failure modes, and the trust model behind GetServerSide.
How to set up the GCP project for GetServerSide
What the Google Cloud project is for in this architecture, how to name and scope it, and how to keep billing and permissions under control.
Server-side GTM on Cloud Run: cost, scaling, and what to watch
Realistic cost expectations, scaling behavior, and the monitoring you should set up before your Cloud Run bill surprises you.
What can move server-side and what can't
Not everything in your GTM setup can move to a server container. Here's how to tell what's straightforward, what needs review, and what stays in the browser.
How server-side GTM works
The architecture behind a server-side GTM setup: one web GTM container, one server GTM container on Cloud Run, a temporary shadow property for validation, and a controlled cutover.
What breaks when you set up server-side GTM (and how to catch it)
Common failure modes in server-side GTM setups, and how to distinguish expected differences from actual mistakes.