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URL UTM Builder on GoojDex

URL UTM Generator

What is UTM Builder and why do you need it?

Even though adding UTM parameters to a URL appears straightforward, the procedure can be very mistake-prone when considering a broad range of URLs as well as repeating the same step for a large number of URLs. It is preferable to utilize a campaign URL builder to generate these URLs for you.

In the sections that follow, we’ll look at different portions of a URL and how UTM parameters fit into them.

A URL is made up of numerous elements, each of which must be correctly assembled to create a working URL.

Protocol or scheme:

This specifies how the website should be accessed. The most prevalent types are HTTP and HTTPS, however additional protocols such as FTP, sFTP, mailto, and so on can also be used. Depending on the protocol, the separator:/ may change.

Host:

This is the website’s host. It frequently contains the domain and subdomain. For instance, www.example.com

Path:

This is the website’s location or page that you view. For instance, /best-shoes

String query:

The query string is the section following the? but before the #. It’s an optional value you provide to the website.

For example, utm_campaign=sale&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

The fragment is the section after and includes #. This is always at the end of the URL. This section is intended to be handled by the browser after the page has loaded.

Parameters for the query:

A query string may have one or more query parameters. These query parameters each have a name and a value. If there are numerous query parameters, they are separated by &.

What exactly are UTM parameters, UTM tags, and UTM codes?

Some refer to them as UTM parameters, others as UTM codes, and still others as UTM tags. But they all have the same meaning. We’ll use UTM parameters because Google does.

UTM parameters are made up of five components: UTM campaign, utm medium, UTM source, UTM content, and UTM term.

Let’s go through each of them quickly.

Description of UTM Parameter

Source UTMutm source

This can be used to identify a website, app, or any other source such as a newsletter, etc.

Medium UTMutm medium

It defines the marketing medium’s name, such as social, CPC, email, and so on.

Campaign UTMutm campaign

This is the title of your marketing campaign. In a nutshell, the name of your campaign, such as promotion, sale, etc.

UTM Contentutm contentutm content

This identifies the context in which the link was clicked. It might be the name of your CTA (Call to Action) or the title of an advertisement. For example, buy-now, etc.

Termutm term at UTM

This is used in paid search adverts to identify the term. It is best not to utilize it for anything else. Shoes, for example. These parameters can be added to any URL. Let’s say you have a URL

https://www.example.com

After adding UTM parameters to this URL, it will look something like this.

https://www.example.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sale&utm_content=signup

These UTM-monitored (tagged) URLs can subsequently be shared through multiple methods. Among these channels are:

Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Email campaigns such as newsletters, drip campaigns, purchases, cold emails, and so on.

Ad campaigns such as search, display, and retargeting Print media such as flyers, billboards, business cards, promotional materials, and so on.

Why do we need these UTM parameters in the first place?

Allow me to ask you a question. How do you believe Google Analytics determines the origin of your visitors?

You’d be correct if you guessed browser Referrer.

However, the Referrer is not always set for a variety of reasons, including:

URL bookmarked Entering the URL directly into the browser Apps for mobile devices Clients for email Changing from HTTPS to HTTP website, among other things So, if you can’t trust the Referrer, you’ll have to take matters into your own hands. This is when you include UTM parameters in the URL. They assist you in reducing your Direct visits.

Who is responsible for detecting these UTM parameters?

Aside from Google Analytics, several other analytics solutions recognize UTM parameters in URLs automatically. Mix panel and Isometrics, two prominent funnel-based analytics solutions, are included.

Is the sequence of UTM tags important?

No, the sequence is irrelevant. All UTM tags in the URL are processed in the order in which they appear. This processing by analytics software is practically quick, rendering the order obsolete.

What factors should you consider while developing UTM codes?

Internal links should never use UTM tags. Attempt to consistently apply UTM tags to all of your campaigns. Maintain consistency with the case. To minimize misunderstanding, use lowercase letters. Use a Campaign URL builder to ensure that your URLs are properly constructed. Always use the same values. If you use Twitter, don’t use tw or Twitter or any other versions. You may keep track of this by using a UTM-generating tool. There should be no spaces. Use underscores instead. (Dashes can also be used, although they are better retained for other uses.) Define your UTM strategy clearly and adhere to recommended practices for UTM settings. When there are many data points in a single UTM, separate them with dashes. Weekly-2022 12 31, for example, utilizes a dash to separate weekly and 2022 12 31. Consider utilizing UTM Conventions if you need to record a large number of data points in UTMs.