Introduction to UTM and Viewing UTM Report

Introduction to UTM parameters

What are UTM parameters

UTM parameters (Urchin Tracking Module) are those little tags you sometimes spot at the end of web addresses (URLs). They're like digital breadcrumbs, helping you track how someone landed on a specific webpage. By adding UTM parameters to your online store or product landing pages, you can get a snapshot of your traffic sources. The data then gets sent to analytics tools, making it easier to identify where your clicks are coming from.

For instance, a link like the image below would have UTM parameters:

How to create UTM parameters

To set up UTM parameters, you can either use specialized tools such as the Campaign URL Builder - GA Dev Tools or manually input them into your ad URLs. Replace your existing landing page link with the new UTM-enabled URL to begin tracking.

Different platforms may have different setup procedures, so consult platform-specific guides, such as Google's Collecting campaign data with custom URLs , and Facebook's Setting up Facebook Data Assistant.

Five Primary Types of UTM Parameters

The primary UTM parameters are:

1. utm_source: Representing the sources or websites that bring traffic to your business.

E.g. utm_source=Google; utm_source=Facebook

2. utm_medium: Specifies the advertising medium, including CPC (cost per click), Ad network and so on.

E.g. utm_medium=CPC

3. utm_campaign: Identifies the specific marketing campaign.

E.g. utm_campaign=BlackFriday

4. utm_content: Representing the page/content a user will be directed to, such as a banner or text link. It is widely used for A/B testing (controlled experiments) and content-targeted ads.

E.g. utm_contetnt=600px_banner

5. utm_term: Primarily for identifying keyword advertising.

E.g. utm_term=women_dress

Note

When adding UTM parameters, be aware of the capitalization of words. For example, "Facebook" and "facebook" will be identified as two separate sources.
To avoid errors, please use "+" or "-" when necessary instead of symbols and spaces in the UTM parameters.
To minimize security risks, you can also convert the link with UTM parameters into a short link to hide the important information. Short links do not affect the tracking function of the UTM parameters.

Viewing your UTM report

The UTM report section can assist you in effectively tracking and displaying the performance of ad links with UTM parameters. Navigate to your Shoplazza admin > Analytics Reports > UTM Report to view the data of users visiting your store through ad links with UTM parameters.

The data can be traced back to December 1, 2022 (GMT+8), the date when the UTM report feature goes live.

Features of the UTM report

Customizable time period

By default, the page displays the data of Last 7 days based on the time zone of the store.

You can choose different time periods in the dropdown to view corresponding data, or select Custom to select specific dates to form a time period.

Interactive trend charts

Toggle between Visitors, Orders, and Sales to see data trends.

Column customization

Click Edit Columns to display a dropdown menu that lets you customize which columns appear in your report. The data will adjust based on your selections.

This feature allows you to focus on the performance of specific traffic sources. For example, if you have placed multiple ads in Google and Facebook, only select UTM source in the dropdown. Your report will then display data specifically from Google and Facebook, making it easier to compare their performance.

Advanced filtering options

Click Manage Filters to access a menu where you can choose which UTM parameters you'd like to filter. This also allows for targeted content searches. Utilize this feature to assess the performance of individual campaigns across various platforms.

Data exporting

Click Export to download an Excel file containing the filtered data on the page.

Indicators of the UTM report

Indicator	Definition
UTM_Medium	Media used for advertising
UTM_Campaign	Names of marketing campaigns
UTM_Content	Type of content viewed
UTM_Term	Specific search terms involved
Visitors	Total number of users visiting the site
Proportion of visitors	The ratio of users who visited through a specific UTM parameter to the overall visitor count.
Sales(USD)	Total revenue from completed orders.
Proportion of sales	The portion of total revenue that is attributed to a particular UTM parameter.
Orders	The total number of orders placed on the site.
Proportion of orders	The ratio of orders made through a specific UTM parameter to the total number of orders.
Conversion rate	The percentage of website visitors who complete a purchase.
Average order value(USD)	The average revenue per completed order, calculated by dividing total revenue by the number of completed orders.
Viewed item	The number of unique users who click on product pages.
Users who added to cart	The number of unique users who add 1 or more items to the shopping cart.
Reached checkout	The number of unique users who started the checkout process
Users who placed an order	The number of users who place orders.
Average browsing time	The average amount of time that users spend on a page of your site.
Average page views	The average number of pages viewed during a site visit, calculated by dividing the total page views by the total number of users.

Note

Orders placed using cash-on-delivery are factored into the metrics, while gift card orders are excluded.
The number of multi-day users is the total of the number of daily users.