UTMs Explained

UTM parameters are small tags you add to your links. They tell AttributionHub (and other analytics tools) where your visitors came from.

Example link with UTMs:

"https://yourwebsite.com/pricing?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=summer_sale"

Required Parameters

AttributionHub recommends using at least these 3 UTMs:

  • utm_source → Where the traffic came from (e.g., google, facebook, newsletter).
  • utm_medium → Type of channel (e.g., cpc, email, social).
  • utm_campaign → Name of the campaign (e.g., spring_launch, black_friday).

Optional (but useful) Parameters

  • utm_term → Keyword (used in paid search campaigns).
  • utm_content → Ad variation (e.g., image_ad vs. video_ad).

Best Practices for UTMs

  • Always use lowercase (e.g., google, not Google).
  • Use underscores _ instead of spaces.
  • Keep names short but clear.
  • Be consistent — always use the same naming across campaigns.
  • Avoid special characters (?, &, #) inside values.

Example good UTMs:

"utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=product_launch"
"utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=q2_update"

Tip: AttributionHub will group traffic more clearly if you’re consistent with naming.

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