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IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster

Android & iOS Tracking Link Generation

Remerge utilizes the IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster click tracking link to achieve the following goals:

  • Ensure the most optimal user experience by deep linking the user directly to a specific in-app location.
  • Notify IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster of a Remerge click.

The following guide takes you through the process of Android and iOS tracking link generation with IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster. To support you with an especially user-friendly implementation, we have split this guide into two parts: the first is meant for your Developer, while the latter, Marketer. 

Developer Guide

Follow the below instructions to ensure your app is configured to handle deep linking. 

1. Set Up Deep Linking for Android

  • Configure Deep Linking 

    • Intent Filter - Add the 'intent-filter' to the AndroidManifest.xml file, as displayed below:

      Screenshot_2020-01-08_at_16.51.23.png

    • App Key - In case you have yet to decide on the scheme value, you may edit the AndroidMadifest.xml file by utilizing the Adbrix App Key instead, as displayed below (in our specific example, Adbrix App Key = 123456):

      Screenshot_2020-01-08_at_16.53.20.png

  • Test your Deep Link

    • Build and open the app you have configured for deep linking (Configure Deep Linking step).
    • Open the Window Command (Win+R key, enter 'cmd').
    • Run the db shell: 

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    • Enter the adb command.  In case you are utilizing the Adbrix App Key, enter the ''adbrix123456://'' in the [URI}:

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    • A functioning app during the testing phase indicates a successful deep linking configuration. For further information on setting up deep linking, please visit Android's Deep Linking Training and How To Set Deeplinking pages. 

2. Set Up Deep Linking for iOS

  • Configure Deep Linking - Edit the info.plist file by following the below steps:

    • Go to Xcode and open the Info Panel.
    • Scroll down, open the URL Types section, and add the URL Schemes.

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    • In case you have yet to decide on the scheme value, you may utilize the Adbrix App Key instead, as displayed below (in our specific example, Adbrix App Key = 123456):

      Screenshot_2020-01-08_at_16.58.57.png

  • Test your Deep Link

    • Build and open the app you have configured for deep linking (Configure Deep Linking step).
    • Open the app using the Safari browser and enter the scheme value in the address bar. In case of using an Adbrix App Key, enter adbrix123456://. 
    • A functioning app during the testing phase indicates a successful deep linking configuration. For further information on setting up deep linking, please visit our Deep Linking Enablement page. 

3. Locate your App 

  • Log in to your IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster Account, go to the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu and select your app by clicking the arrow to the right of your app name.

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  • Go to the search field, enter your app name, and click its corresponding box, as displayed below. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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4. Configure Landing Page Settings

  • Go to Attributions > AD Landing Settings, located on the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu.

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Android

  • Go to the default URL (Required field) field and enter your fallback URL. Ensure your URL starts with the https:// extension, as displayed below: 

    Screenshot_2019-12-24_at_17.08.03.png

  • Go to the Deeplink Scheme (Optional) field and enter your custom scheme:

    • Ensure the custom scheme leads to an app open.
    • Please refrain from adding :// to the custom scheme. Your custom scheme should be entered as follows: myapp.

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  • Go to the Package Name field and enter your app package name, as displayed below: 

    Screenshot_2019-12-23_at_17.50.18.png

  • You may also select the Enable App Links option, by checking its corresponding box and entering the SHA256 Cert Fingerprints in its corresponding field. Please note: App Links come with certain limitations. Therefore, in case you choose to utilize App Links, please ensure to inform your dedicated Remerge Account Manager.

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iOS

  • Go to the default URL (Required field) field and enter your fallback URL. Ensure your URL starts with the https:// extension, as displayed below: 

    Screenshot_2019-12-24_at_11.48.41.png

  • Go to the Deeplink Scheme (Optional) field and enter your custom scheme. Ensure your custom scheme leads to an app open.

    • Ensure the custom scheme leads to an app open.
    • Please refrain from adding :// to the custom scheme. Your custom scheme should be entered as follows: myapp.

      Screenshot_2020-01-14_at_15.03.52.png

  • Go to the App Store ID field and enter the required information. 

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  • Select the Enable Universal Links option, by checking its corresponding box and entering the Application Identifier in its corresponding field.

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PC

  • Go to the default URL (Required field) field and enter your website's URL. Please note: Remerge is an IN-APP ONLY network. The URL information in this specific field is necessary to simply enable you to save this part of the configuration and continue to the next step.
  • Go to the App Download Page field and enter the required information. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the top right-hand corner of the page. 

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  • Enter your email address and click the Save button, located at the bottom of the pop-up window. 

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Marketer Guide 

This part of the guide takes you through the process of Android and iOS tracking link generation with IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster.

Prerequisites:

  • Your developer has enabled the deep linking functionality in your app, as instructed in our Developer guide.
  • Your developer has entered the required information in the AD Landing Settings section of Adbrix Remaster's setup.
  • You have both enabled event forwarding and created your first campaign, as instructed in our Event Forwarding guide.

1. Locate your App 

  • Log in to your IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster Account, go to the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu and select your app by clicking its logo or the arrow to the right of your app name.

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_14.51.38.png

  • Go to the search field, enter your app name, and click its corresponding box, as displayed below. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the bottom of the page. 

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_12.41.49.png

2. Configure Campaign Settings 

  • Go to Attributions > AD Campaign, located on the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu.

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  • You should be able to find a top-level overview of your Remerge campaign, as well as an ON status next to your postbacks, as per the below example. Should this not be the case, ensure to visit our Event Forwarding page and complete all of the campaign creation steps. 

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3. Generate your Remerge Tracking Link

  • Adbrix Remaster's campaign configuration window consists of five tabs: Dashboard, Tracking Link, KPI Rule Setting, Postback Final Setting, and Fraud Kill-Chain. Click the Tracking Link tab and scroll down. The tab you are located on is always both highlighted and underlined, as displayed below.

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  • A list of integrated partners (networks) will appear under the Connected partner section. Find Remerge by entering its name in the search field, as displayed below. Please note: You should have already enabled Remerge in the earlier setup stages, under the AD Partner Settings tab. Should this not be the case, ensure to complete this step by following the instructions on our Event Forwarding page. 

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  • Click the Remerge logo, to open our configuration window.

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  • Click the Generate a Tracking Link button, located at the top right-hand corner of the window.

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You should find yourself on the Tracking Link tab, consisting of the following steps: Define, Configure Options, and Create. 

Define

  • Go to the Enter the name of tracking link field and enter the corresponding name, as per the below example:

    Screenshot_2020-01-03_at_16.18.47.png

  • Go to the Select the landing format of tracking link field and select the Download + Deeplink option from the drop-down menu, as displayed below. Upon completion, click the Next button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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Configure Options

Deep Linking

Adbrix Remaster supports the following two deep linking scenarios: 

  • Ads leading to the same in-app location:

    • Go to the Deep Link Path Method field, located under the Deep Linking tab, and select the Static path option from the drop-down menu, as displayed below:

      Screenshot_2020-01-06_at_12.59.45.png

    • Go to the How to use static path field, toggle ON the Android and iOS platforms and select the Default Settings option.
    • Enter the deep link path that takes your user to the exact in-app conversion point. Upon completion, click the Next button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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  • Ads leading to various in-app locations:

    • Go to the Deep Link Path Method field, located under the Deep Linking tab, and select the Dynamic path option from the drop-down menu, as displayed below:

      Screenshot_2020-01-16_at_12.26.01.png

    • Go to the How to use dynamic path field and toggle ON the Android and iOS platforms. Upon completion, click the Next button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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      Screenshot_2020-01-03_at_15.50.22.png

Ad-Touch Landing

Adbrix Remaster offers a default option, which is automatically activated upon either an unsuccessful deep linking attempt and/or uninstalled app. In both cases, your user is redirected to the digital store of the platform on which your app is located (iOS - Apple App Store / Android - Google Play). 

  • Go to the Ad-Touch Landing Type field, located under the Ad-Touch Landing tab, and select the Static path option from the drop-down menu, as displayed below: 

    Screenshot_2020-01-06_at_13.02.41.png

  • Select the Default Settings option and ensure the digital store address/addresses are displayed, as per the below example. Should this not be the case, please enter the corresponding address/addresses. Upon completion, click the Next button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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Tracking Parameter 

  • Leave the Click and Impression fields empty if you would like to utilize the default parameter setup. In case you would like to customize your parameters, please visit Adbrix's Additional Parameters for Tracking Link page for further information. 

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  • Select the ALL option from the drop-down menu of the possible tracking links. Click the Create button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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Create

  • Your Created Click Ad-Touch Tracking Link and Created Impression Ad-Touch Tracking Link should resemble the below example. 
  • Click the Copy icon, located to the right of each tracking link, and paste the tracking links in a new browser window or text file for the time being. You will be required to provide the tracking links in the final Share your Remerge Tracking Link & Attribution Windows with Remerge step of this guide.

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4. Set Up your Attribution Windows

Adbrix Remaster's attribution window configuration consists of the following two levels: Partner and Global. 

Partner Level

  • Log in to your IGAWorks: Adbrix Remaster Account, go to the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu and select your app by clicking the arrow to the right of your app name.

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_14.51.38.png

  • Go to the search field, enter your app name, and click its corresponding box, as displayed below. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the bottom of the page. 

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_12.41.49.png

  • Go to Attributions > AD Partner Settings, located on the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu.

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_16.20.57.png

    Screenshot_2019-12-13_at_16.33.48.png

  • A list of integrated partners (networks) will appear under the Connected partner section. Find Remerge by entering its name in the search field. Please note: You should have already enabled Remerge in the earlier setup stages, under the AD Partner Settings tab. Should this not be the case, ensure to complete this step by following the instructions on our Event Forwarding page. 
  • Adbrix Remaster's configuration window consists of three tabs: AD Partner Information, Postbacks, and Ad Touch-Open Attribution. Click the Ad Touch-Open Attribution tab.

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  • Toggle ON the Activate option.

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  • Go to the State column and ensure to ONLY toggle ON the Click-Identifier(adid/idfa) unit and Impression-Identifier(adid/idfa) unit fields.
  • Set your Impression Lookback Window to your View-Through Attribution (VTA) value and your Click Lookback Window to your Click-Through Attribution (CTA) value. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the bottom of the page. 

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Global Level

  • Go to Attributions > Open Attribution Modeling, located on the upper left-hand corner of the navigation menu.

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  • Configure your 1-3 Tier settings. Upon completion, click the Save button, located at the top right-hand corner of the page. 

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5. Share your Remerge Tracking Link & Attribution Windows with Remerge

Upon completion of the above-mentioned steps and prior to going live, ensure to provide your Remerge Account Manager with the following:

  • Tracking links (Created Click Ad-Touch Tracking Link and Created Impression Ad-Touch Tracking Link (if applicable).

  • Should your ad lead to a variety of in-app locations, provide Remerge with one of the following options:
    • The path to the exact in-app location (i.e., myapp://store/product/23945few). 
    • The path with a placeholder that Remerge is to replace with the corresponding variable (i.e., myapp://store/product/{id}).
  • Screenshot of the Attribution Windows:
    • Partner Level - This screenshot should demonstrate how your Global Level window corresponds with the window you have selected for Remerge (Partner Level). Any alteration to this page requires alteration on our side. Therefore, please ensure to inform your Remerge Account Manager accordingly.
    • Global Level - This screenshot should display your global settings (Tier 1-3).