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Setting Up Analytics

Track and analyze your campaign performance with comprehensive analytics

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Why Analytics Matter

Analytics in UTM Manager help you understand which campaigns are working, where your best traffic comes from, and how to optimize your marketing efforts. Proper analytics setup ensures you're making data-driven decisions for better ROI.

Analytics Setup Process
1

Access Your Analytics Dashboard

Navigate to the analytics section of your UTM Manager dashboard.

The analytics dashboard provides comprehensive insights into your link performance and campaign effectiveness.

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Pro Tips:

  • Bookmark the analytics page for quick access
  • Use filters to focus on specific time periods
  • Check analytics regularly for insights
2

Set Up Google Analytics Integration

Connect your Google Analytics account for deeper insights and cross-platform tracking.

Integration allows you to see UTM data directly in Google Analytics alongside your website metrics.

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Pro Tips:

  • Ensure UTM parameters match GA naming
  • Set up goals and conversions
  • Use GA4 for enhanced tracking
3

Configure Tracking Preferences

Customize what data you want to track and how it's displayed in your reports.

Choose which metrics are most important for your campaigns and set up automated reporting.

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Pro Tips:

  • Focus on metrics that matter to your goals
  • Set up alerts for significant changes
  • Configure automated reports
4

Create Custom Reports

Build custom reports and dashboards for different teams and stakeholders.

Custom reports help you focus on specific metrics and share relevant data with team members.

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Pro Tips:

  • Create reports for different audiences
  • Schedule regular report delivery
  • Include visual charts and graphs
Key Metrics to Track

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

high

Percentage of people who click your links

Use case: Measure campaign effectiveness and engagement

Total Clicks

high

Number of times your links have been clicked

Use case: Track overall campaign reach and popularity

Unique Visitors

medium

Number of individual people who clicked your links

Use case: Understand audience size and avoid double-counting

Geographic Data

medium

Where your clicks are coming from geographically

Use case: Optimize campaigns for specific regions

Time-based Analytics

medium

When your links receive the most engagement

Use case: Schedule campaigns for optimal timing

Referrer Sources

high

Which platforms and sites drive traffic to your links

Use case: Identify best-performing channels and platforms

Types of Reports You Can Create

Campaign Performance

Overview of how specific campaigns are performing

Use case: Compare different marketing initiatives

Weekly

Target Stakeholders:

Marketing ManagerCampaign Team

Channel Effectiveness

Performance comparison across different marketing channels

Use case: Budget allocation and channel optimization

Monthly

Target Stakeholders:

Marketing DirectorBudget Manager

Team Productivity

How different teams and projects are performing

Use case: Team performance reviews and optimization

Monthly

Target Stakeholders:

Team LeadersProject Managers

Executive Summary

High-level overview of all marketing link performance

Use case: Executive reporting and strategic decisions

Monthly

Target Stakeholders:

C-SuiteMarketing Leadership
Google Analytics Integration

Connect UTM Manager with Google Analytics for comprehensive cross-platform tracking and analysis.

Integration Benefits:

  • See UTM data in Google Analytics reports
  • Track conversions and goals
  • Combine with website analytics
  • Enhanced audience insights
  • Custom dimensions and metrics
  • Automated reporting

Screenshot: Google Analytics Integration Setup

Analytics Best Practices

Data Collection

  • Set up tracking from day one
  • Use consistent UTM naming conventions
  • Tag all marketing campaigns
  • Clean data regularly

Analysis & Reporting

  • Review analytics weekly
  • Focus on actionable metrics
  • Compare time periods
  • Share insights with team

📊 You're Ready to Track Success!

With analytics properly set up, you can now make data-driven decisions to improve your marketing campaigns and optimize your UTM strategy for better results.