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Can you have multiple UTM sources?
You can use all of the UTM parameters together in one link. They all come after the ?, and they’re separated by & symbols. But don’t worry—you don’t have to add UTM tracking to your links manually. Read on to learn how to attach UTMs to your links error-free by using a UTM parameter builder.
Are UTMs case sensitive?
UTM tags are case sensitive. You should consistently use the same format when tagging your links, otherwise your campaigns will show up on different lines in Google Analytics. It’s better to use lowercase tags to ensure Google Analytics categorizes sessions correctly.
How do I pass UTM?
Passing UTM parameters from the URL to a hidden field
- Click edit on your form and then Add a new field;
- Select a new Hidden field;
- Add your UTM Parameter name in the value field using square brackets, i.e. [utm_source]
Can you have spaces in UTM?
Stay away from spaces At the end of the day, it complicates tracking and leads to inconsistency in your campaign results. It’s better to just avoid spaces altogether. UTM parameters are case sensitive.
Using UTM tags to track internal links You put campaign tags on all of your internal banner links, as well as your buttons. You set them to values like utm_medium=yourdomain.com and utm_source=banner. Then let’s say someone comes to your website from Facebook and clicks on a banner that leads to one of your landing pages.
What happens if you use auto tagging and UTM at the same time?
If you’ve decided to use both auto-tagging and UTM parameters in your URL at the same time, you should change your Google Analytics property settings to allow manual tagging to override auto-tagging. Otherwise, you might encounter data discrepancies. Poorly executed UTM tracking codes lead to inaccurate and messy data.
How does UTM tracking work in Google Analytics?
Alternatively, if you link to a shortened URL that then redirects to the target website with the UTM parameters added to the end of the target website URL – as is the standard practice – then Google Analytics will see the URL containing the UTM parameters and record the additional tracking information as intended.
Is it possible to track UTM through one website?
It is possible to track UTMs through one website and track the associated activity on another, but this requires a more complex setup with cross-domain tracking.