UTM Parameters Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how UTM parameters help track marketing performance across campaigns.

What Are UTM Parameters?

UTM parameters are small bits of text added to the end of a URL that help you track where your website traffic is coming from.

Why Use UTM Parameters?

They allow you to see which marketing efforts (ads, emails, social posts) are bringing in visitors.

Example of a UTM-tagged Link:

https://yourdomain.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_sale

Key UTM Elements:

  • utm_source: Where the traffic is coming from (e.g., google, facebook)
  • utm_medium: The type of channel (e.g., email, social, cpc)
  • utm_campaign: The campaign name (e.g., spring_launch)

Bonus Tip: Use a URL shortener like Bitly to make these links cleaner and trackable.