The Best Methods for Learning Google Tag Manager

Looking for more tools to help you grasp Google Tag Manager? If you're ready to go beyond the basics with your GTM skills, have a look at this overview of our resource guide, which will offer you the tools you need to succeed!

Google Tag Manager is not a "book skill"—you cannot become an expert by simply reading the instructions.

You'll have to learn by doing instead. This entails a lot of practice as well as a lot of problem-solving on your own. And, in most cases, if you want to learn a new GTM skill, you'll have to teach it to yourself.

However, self-learning does not imply that you are alone!

This post is a synopsis of our eBook "GTM Resource Guide." This resource guide is a one-stop shop for free Google Tag Manager Tools, experts, and documentation.

You can find solutions and ideas developed by others in this collection of resources to help you learn Google Tag Manager for yourself.

You'll also find forums and GTM leaders to assist you with troubleshooting your implementations, as well as specialized tools to take your tracking to the next level.

Are you ready for a sneak peek at what's inside? Let's get started!

Blogs, Videos, and Books for Self-Education

While GTM is not a “book skill,” reading (or watching) the experiences of other GTM users can provide perspective and illustrate skills that you want to develop. If you're lucky, someone will describe the solution to the same problem you're encountering!

We'll link you to our favorite GTM bloggers, YouTubers, and authors in our resource guide. These individuals document their workflows, define their solutions, and are frequently at the forefront of changes or modifications that influence your tracking.

It is important to note that due to the nature of book publishing, even the most comprehensive volumes may become out-of-date after major GTM changes. However, it is simple to subscribe to blogs and YouTube channels, which will provide you with bite-sized information as soon as it becomes available.

And combining these three components in your research will put you in the best position to learn and excel in GTM.

Obtaining GTM Assistance: Experts and Communities

Depending on your implementation, you may encounter issues that no one else appears to be dealing with. What should you do now that you haven't found a solution on any websites or YouTube channels?

Other people! Someone else has undoubtedly seen something similar to your situation, no matter how specific it appears to be.

Online communities have a plethora of GTM information, some of it is centered on a few industry icons. You're bound to get a slight nudge in the right direction by asking large communities of seasoned GTM users and possibly a few specialists.

Getting More Out of GTM: Trade Tools

Finally, our resource guide is jam-packed with tools to help you improve your GTM game.

If you've ever thought to yourself, "I wish I could do this with Google Tag Manager...", someone has most likely created a solution to help you accomplish just that.

Do you need a sandbox site to practice your GTM skills? A simple way to create custom Data Layers? What about a browser add-on that allows you to copy and paste entire containers between GTM accounts?

Downloads for all of these and more are available in the resource guide. For late-night work, you may also enable a dark mode in your GTM editor and explore our preferred tracking applications.

GTM Training to Help You Become a Master

Even with so many resources, mastering GTM can be difficult without a little assistance.

That is why we created a course designed for people who have studied the fundamentals of GTM but want to take the next step toward mastery. Our GTM beyond the Basics course gives you the structure and assistance you need to become a GTM expert.

This course provides access to your own sample sandbox website, a series of tracking problems with solution guides, and access to previously recorded GTM trainings.

Check out our Rendement program to gain access to our GTM Beyond the Basics course as well as more training in GTM, JavaScript, and Google Data Studio, as well as a dedicated community, workshops and events, training challenges, bonus lessons, and lots more resources!

Summary

That's all there is to it! This resource guide contains all of my favorite resources for learning more about Google Tag Manager.

There is always more to learn about Google Tag Manager and measurement in general. With new upgrades always changing the measurement game, you can put yourself in the greatest position to succeed by maintaining this resource list close at hand.

Do you have any additional resources that you would like to include in this guide? How else would you like to learn how to use technologies like GTM? Rendement technology is here to help you.