Constructeur UTM

Créez et suivez vos paramètres UTM

Create consistent UTM parameters across all your campaigns. Build proper tracking infrastructure that works with all analytics plateformes.

UTM (Urchin Tracking Module) parameters are tags you add to URLs to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns across traffic sources and channels. UseClick's Constructeur UTM helps you create consistent, error-free tracking tags every time.

Le tagging UTM approprié est essentiel pour comprendre quels efforts marketing génèrent

This guide covers UTM fundamentals, best practices, and how to use UseClick's Constructeur UTM effectively.

UTM Builder Interface

UseClick's UTM builder provides an intuitive interface for creating properly formatted tracking URLs:

UTM Builder modal showing input fields for utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, and utm_content
Fill in utm_source, utm_medium, and utm_campaign (required), plus optional utm_term and utm_content. UseClick appends them to your destination URL when you save the link.
This video shows the useclick.io link creation workflow, including how to add optional details like UTM parameters, campaigns, and QR codes when creating a short link.
This walkthrough covers the general link creation flow. For a closer look at the UTM Builder's parameter fields specifically, see the screenshot alongside.

Plan Availability

The UTM Builder is included on the Starter, Growth, Pro, and Business plans. It opens as a step inside the create-link modal when you add or edit a link, and it is not available on the Free plan.

See the full plan comparison on our pricing page.

Understanding UTM Parameters

UTM parameters are tags added to your URLs that help analytics tools identify traffic sources and campaign performance. Here are the five standard UTM parameters:

Required Parameters

  • utm_source

    required

    Identifies where the traffic comes from (e.g., google, facebook, newsletter)

    Example: utm_source=google

  • utm_medium

    required

    Identifies the marketing medium (e.g., email, social, cpc, organic)

    Example: utm_medium=email

  • utm_campaign

    required

    Identifies the specific campaign (e.g., spring_sale, product_launch)

    Example: utm_campaign=spring_sale_2024

Optional Parameters

  • utm_content

    optional

    Differentiates similar content or links (useful for A/B testing)

    Example: utm_content=header_cta

  • utm_term

    optional

    Identifies paid search keywords (primarily for Google Ads)

    Example: utm_term=running_shoes

Campaign Attribution Strategies

Effective UTM usage requires consistent naming conventions and strategic parameter choices. Here's how to build a systematic approach:

Naming Convention Best Practices

Avoid These

  • Mixed capitalization (Facebook vs facebook)
  • Spaces or special characters
  • Overly long parameter values
  • Inconsistent date formats

Good Naming

  • Consistent format: lowercase with underscores
  • Descriptive but concise
  • No spaces or special characters
  • Date formats when relevant (2024_q1)

Channel-Specific UTM Strategies

  • Email Marketing

    Track different email campaigns and content types:

    utm_source=mailchimputm_medium=emailutm_campaign=weekly_newsletterutm_content=top_article_link
  • Social Media

    Differentiate between platforms and post types:

    utm_source=linkedinutm_medium=socialutm_campaign=product_announcementutm_content=carousel_post
  • Paid Advertising

    Track ad performance across campaigns:

    utm_source=google_adsutm_medium=cpcutm_campaign=brand_keywordsutm_term=your_brand_name

Real-World UTM Examples You Can Copy

The UTM Builder itself is a plain five-field form — it does not ship with selectable templates. These are complete parameter combinations for common marketing scenarios that you can copy directly into the builder's source, medium, campaign, and content fields:

  • Email Newsletter Example

    Use Case: Weekly newsletter with multiple links

    Base URL:

    https://yoursite.com/blog/latest-post

    UTM Parameters:

    utm_source=newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=weekly_digest_2024utm_content=featured_article

    Final URL:

    yoursite.com/blog/latest-post?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_digest_2024&utm_content=featured_article

  • Social Media Campaign Example

    Use Case: Product launch across multiple social platforms

    Base URL:

    https://yoursite.com/products/new-launch

    UTM Parameters:

    utm_source=instagramutm_medium=socialutm_campaign=product_launch_q2utm_content=story_swipe_up
  • Content Marketing Example

    Use Case: Guest post with resource links

    Base URL:

    https://yoursite.com/resources/free-guide

    UTM Parameters:

    utm_source=industry_blogutm_medium=referralutm_campaign=guest_posting_2024utm_content=resource_mention

Common UTM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  • Inconsistent Parameter Values

    Problem

    Using “Facebook,” “facebook,” and “fb” for the same source

    Solution

    Create a standardized list of approved parameter values

    Keep that list somewhere your team can reference, and copy the exact same spelling into the builder’s source field every time

  • Parameter Formatting

    Problem

    Using “spring_sale” and “spring-sale” interchangeably

    Solution

    Use consistent formatting (underscores preferred)

    The builder appends whatever you type as-is, so formatting consistency comes down to typing the same convention every time

  • Campaign Naming

    Problem

    Using “q2_2024_spring_sale_email_campaign_version2”

    Solution

    Keep it simple: “spring_sale_2024_q2”

    Shorter values are easier to scan later in your analytics and less likely to get truncated when shared

  • Date Formatting

    Problem

    Using “2024-q2”, “q2-24”, “2024q2”

    Solution

    Standardize on one format (e.g., “2024_q2”)

    Pick one format for your team and reuse it in the campaign field every time you tag a new link

  • Not Using utm_content for A/B Testing

    Problem

    Missing opportunities to track content performance

    Solution

    Use utm_content to differentiate link placements and variations

    Examples: “header_cta,” “sidebar_banner,” “footer_link”

UTM Parameter Best Practices

Maintain a UTM Dictionary

Keep a central document with approved parameter values:
  • Standardized source names (google, facebook, linkedin)
  • Consistent medium types (email, social, cpc, organic)
  • Campaign naming conventions by quarter or initiative
  • Content type standards for different materials

For organizing your UTM-tagged links, consider using our campaign management features to group related links.

Regular Campaign Audits

Review your UTM usage monthly to identify optimization opportunities:
  • Check for parameter inconsistencies
  • Identify high and low-performing campaigns
  • Archive completed campaigns
  • Update templates based on learnings

Track the performance of your UTM-tagged campaigns with our comprehensive analytics to identify which campaigns drive the best results.

Test Your UTM Links

Always verify your UTM parameters before launching campaigns:
  • Click through to ensure URLs work correctly
  • Verify parameters appear in analytics tools
  • Test on different devices and browsers
  • Document working URLs for team reference

Who Uses UTM Tagging

  • Marketing & Growth Teams

    Tag every campaign link with a consistent source, medium, and campaign combination so channel performance is comparable across email, social, and paid.

    • Email newsletters
    • Paid social ads
    • Organic social posts
    • Partner co-marketing

    Pair tagged links with Campaigns to group related short links together.

  • Affiliate & Partner Marketers

    Attach UTM parameters to outbound links before wrapping them in a branded short link, so each partner or placement stays distinguishable in your reporting.

    • Affiliate placements
    • Influencer posts
    • Partner newsletters
    • Sponsored content
  • Agencies Managing Multiple Clients

    Keep each client's campaigns tagged with their own source and medium values, then organize the resulting short links by client or account.

    • Client campaign tracking
    • Multi-channel reporting
    • Consistent naming across accounts
    • Handoff-ready link lists

How the UTM Builder Works

Available on the Starter, Growth, Pro, and Business plans, opened from the create-link modal.

  1. Step 01

    Open the UTM Builder

    From the create-link modal, add UTM parameters to open the builder's parameter form.

  2. Step 02

    Fill In Your Parameters

    Enter utm_source, utm_medium, and utm_campaign (required), plus utm_term and utm_content if you need them.

  3. Step 03

    Save Your Short Link

    UseClick appends your parameters to the destination URL and wraps it in a branded short link when you save.

  4. Step 04

    Check Click Activity

    Open the link's analytics page to review click volume and referrer sources for the campaign you tagged.

FAQ

Questions Fréquentes

UTM parameters are tracking tags that identify traffic source, medium, and campaign context. UseClick.io includes a built-in UTM builder in the link workflow for consistent attribution.

UseClick.io standardizes UTM creation for utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, and utm_content, reducing manual errors and naming inconsistencies.

UTM parameters do not directly change rankings, but long tagged URLs can look messy. UseClick.io preserves attribution while presenting clean branded short links to users.

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