About UTM Link Builder
Track Your Marketing Campaigns
UTM parameters are tags added to URLs to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in Google Analytics and other analytics platforms. This tool helps you create properly formatted UTM links quickly and easily.
Features
- Generate UTM tracking URLs instantly
- Support for all 5 UTM parameters
- Real-time URL preview
- One-click copy to clipboard
- Pre-filled templates for common campaigns
- Parameter breakdown display
- Common values reference
- URL validation
UTM Parameters Explained
Best Practices
- Use lowercase for consistency
- Use underscores instead of spaces (e.g., spring_sale)
- Be consistent with naming conventions across campaigns
- Keep names short but descriptive
- Document your UTM naming strategy
- Use utm_content for A/B testing different creatives
- Always include source, medium, and campaign
- Test your URLs before launching campaigns
Common Use Cases
- Email marketing campaigns
- Social media posts and ads
- Paid search campaigns (Google Ads, Bing Ads)
- Display advertising
- Affiliate marketing links
- QR codes for offline campaigns
- Influencer partnerships
- Press releases and PR campaigns
Important Notes
- UTM parameters are case-sensitive in some analytics tools
- Don't use UTM parameters for internal links
- UTM parameters are visible to users in the URL
- Keep your UTM strategy documented for team consistency
- Use URL shorteners if UTM URLs are too long
- Track your UTM links in a spreadsheet for reference