Verify Successful Implementation of Marketo Munchkin Script Using Chrome Developer Tools

Step 1: Access Console Tab in Chrome Developer Tools

To begin, navigate to the webpage where you have added the Marketo Munchkin script. Right-click anywhere on the page and select “Inspect” from the context menu. This will open Chrome Developer Tools where you will see several tabs at the top. Click on the “Console” tab to access the console, where you can execute JavaScript commands and view the output.

Step 2: Check for Error Messages

When the console is open, it’s essential to keep an eye out for any error messages related to the Marketo Munchkin script. If there are any errors displayed in the console, it suggests that there might be an issue with the script’s implementation or syntax. At this point, screenshot and send it to your web-developer to fix it. If you dont see any errors, read further.

Step 4: Verify Munchkin Object Availability

What is a Munchkin Object?

Without getting into a lot of technical details, suffice to say that the Munchkin object provides various methods and functions that allow us to interact with Marketo’s tracking system and perform actions such as tracking user events and capturing lead information.

To verify if the Munchkin object is accessible on the page, just type Munchkin in the console and press Enter. If the Munchkin object is defined and accessible, you will see the Munchkin object’s details and available methods.

If its not defined, the page will throw an error.

This should basically end your testing but if you are looking to dig further, there are couple of other things you can check.

Step 5: Test Munchkin API Functions

You can further validate the Munchkin script by executing some Munchkin API functions. For example, try executing Munchkin.munchkinFunctionName() in the console, replacing munchkinFunctionName with the actual function name provided by Marketo’s API documentation. If the function executes without any errors, it indicates that the Munchkin script is properly loaded and functioning.

Step 6: Verify Tracking Script Readiness

To determine if the Munchkin tracking script is firing correctly, type Munchkin.isTrackingReady() in the console and press Enter. If it returns true, it signifies that the tracking script is ready and able to capture user events.

Step 7: Check Event Tracking

To confirm that the Munchkin script is capturing events and tracking visitors, type Munchkin._getMunchkinCookie() in the console and press Enter. If a value is returned, it implies that the Munchkin script is successfully capturing events, and the tracking functionality is working as expected.

Verifying the successful implementation of the Marketo Munchkin script is crucial for effective tracking and analysis of user behavior on your website. By utilizing Chrome Developer Tools and following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can ensure that the Munchkin script is functioning correctly, and the tracking features are operational. Regularly monitoring the console for error messages and conducting these checks will help you maintain a robust and accurate marketing analytics system.