How to install Message Mate via Google Tag Manager

Message Mate, by OwnerListens, is one of the newest tags to be included in the Tag Manager platform. What this means for you is that one of the most challenging parts about installing Message Mate on your site is now easier than ever!

Here’s how to do it:

Pre-check list

Have you created a Message Mate? If not, head here
Do you have a Google Tag Manager account? If not, head here

If you’ve answered “yes” to both of the above questions, you’re ready to install your Message Mate using Google Tag Manager.

Head to Google’s Tag Manager and select the Account and Container where you’d like to install Message Mate
Select Add A New Tag from the top left of your screen
Name your tag on the top left of the screen. We recommend calling it “Message Mate” or some other name to help you remember what this tag does.
Click on “Choose a tag type to begin”, and select Message Mate from the list on the right
In the Message Mate Token field, paste the token you copied at the end of the Message Mate creation process
Paste here

This is your Message Mate Token (don’t have one? click here to sign up)
Select a Trigger to make the tag fire. In essence, you’re choosing which webpages should display Message Mate.
Click SAVE in the top right corner (if you forgot to name your tag, you will be reminded to do so at this point).
Click Publish. If you forget to do this your tag will not be published and Message Mate won’t be visible!