Analytics & Tracking

UTM Parameters

Quick Definition

UTM parameters are query string tags appended to URLs (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) that tell analytics where traffic came from.

In context

Use UTMs on every campaign link from email, social, paid, partnerships. Don't UTM internal links — that breaks GA4 attribution. Use Google's free Campaign URL Builder or a UTM management tool to maintain consistency.

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