Users, Leads, Identities & Stitching

Users (Leads)

A user represents a uniquely identifiable person or browser.

A User ID is generated automatically

  1. the first time a visitor loads a site containing the LeadBoxer tracking pixel. The ID is stored in a first-party cookie and used to recognize returning visitors.
  2. each time the Tracking endpoint is requested, a new User ID is generated uneless an id is provided

This endpoint supports rich filtering and parameterisation to tailor the output to your needs.

Sessions

A session captures a single visit or browsing period.

Each session has its own Session ID that can be used to retrieve the underlying events.

Identities & Stitching

LeadBoxer connects anonymous and known activity into unified lead profiles.

How identification starts

Visitors begin anonymous. We capture:

  • IP address
  • browser session
  • referrer
  • device info

Stitching logic

LeadBoxer merges sessions when:

  • a form is submitted
  • an email link is clicked
  • a login event is sent
  • an identifier (email/userId) is attached

Why stitching matters

Without stitching:

  • you get fragmented visits
  • leads appear multiple times
  • scoring becomes inaccurate

With stitching:

  • behavioural history merges
  • lead scoring is reliable
  • leads qualify faster

Tips

  • Pass userId on login
  • Use email parameters in newsletters
  • Ensure form tracking is enabled