UTM parameters are short pieces of text appended to a URL (like ?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bio) that let platforms like Google Analytics (opens in new tab) track which specific campaign, channel, or link drove a visit. Without them, traffic from different sources can get lumped together as generic "referral" or "direct" traffic.
Keeping the Tagging Consistent
The real value of UTM parameters comes from using a consistent naming convention across every campaign, since inconsistent tagging (whatsapp versus WhatsApp versus wa) splits what should be one channel’s data into several fragmented ones in analytics. Deciding on a simple, fixed naming pattern once, before tagging the first link, saves a lot of confusion sorting through reports later.
A shared spreadsheet listing every tagged link and its intended campaign is a simple, low-tech way to keep tagging consistent across whoever on the team is sending out links.
Example
Good example
tap-one.app/pricing?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=broadcast&utm_campaign=diwali_offer
People also ask
Do I need UTM parameters for every link I share?
Not every link, but any link used in a specific campaign — an ad, a WhatsApp broadcast, an email — benefits from UTM tagging so you can measure that channel’s performance separately.
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