Getting Started
Vaudit makes it easy to sign up, set up your website, and start auditing your ad spend. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started.
Step 1: Sign Up for Vaudit
Choose Your Sign-Up Method
- Go to the Vaudit Sign-Up Page.
- Choose one of the following sign-up methods:
- Sign up with Email → Enter your name, email, create a password, and click Sign Up.
- Sign up with Google → Click "Continue with Google", select your Google account, and authorize access.
Step 2: Choose Your Account Type
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Select whether you are an Individual or an Organization:
- Individual → Best for freelancers, consultants, or small businesses managing their own ad spend.
- Organization → For agencies, brands, and companies managing multiple ad accounts.
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Click Next to proceed to the profile setup.
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Your next steps depend on whether you signed up as an Individual or an Organization.
For Individuals:
- Select if you are a Freelancer or not.
- Add your Website URL.
- Add your Job Title.
- Enter the Industry you work in.
- Select if you work In a Team or Alone.
- Click Submit to continue.
For Organizations:
- Enter your Company Name.
- Add your Company Website.
- Add your Job Title.
- Enter the Industry you work in
- Select how many Employees your company has.
- Click Submit to continue.
Step 3: Add the Vaudit Pixel to Your Website
Before Vaudit can start auditing your ad spend, you need to install the Vaudit Pixel on your website.
Open the Website Setup Menu
- From your Vaudit Dashboard, click "Add New Website".
- Enter your Website Name.
- Enter your Website URL.
- Click "Install Pixel".
Choose Your Installation Method
You’ll be given three options to install the Vaudit Pixel:
Option 1: Install Manually
- Copy the pixel code provided.
- Paste this code as high in the
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section of your website as possible. - Click Verify Installation once completed.
Option 2: Install via Tag Manager
- Copy the script code provided.
- Add a New Tag in your Google Tag Manager.
- Paste the script inside a Pageview Tag that fires on all pages.
- Click Connect with Google Tag Manager (this will take you to your Google account for setup).
Option 3: Send Instructions to Your Developer
- Enter the email address of your developer.
- Click Send Instructions and they will receive an email with installation details.
- After selecting an option and completing installation, click Next.
Once your pixel is installed, Vaudit will start tracking ad spend and verifying traffic data.
Step 4: Connect Your Ad Accounts
Now that your website is set up, connect your ad accounts to start auditing your ad spend.
- From your Vaudit Dashboard, go to "Connect Ad Accounts".
- Choose which ad platform(s) to connect:
- Google Ads → Follow our step-by-step guide
- Facebook Ads → Follow our step-by-step guide
Click on the links above for detailed instructions on how to connect each ad platform.
You're All Set!
Congratulations! Your Vaudit setup is complete. Now you can:
- Monitor ad spend transparency in real-time.
- Detect overcharges and fraud before they impact your budget.
- Optimize future campaigns based on accurate financial data.
Need help? Visit our Help Center for more tutorials and support.