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Creating Your First Link

Learn the basics of UTM link creation and bulk processing for Pro users

Quick Start3 MinutesPro Features
What You'll Learn

Creating UTM links in UTM Manager is simple and powerful. You'll learn how to create individual links with proper tracking parameters, and if you're a Pro user, how to create multiple links at once using our bulk creation feature.

Step-by-Step Link Creation
1

Navigate to Link Creation

Go to your dashboard and click 'Create New Link' or navigate to UTM Manager section.

You can access the link creation form from multiple places in the dashboard for convenience.

Step 1: Navigate to Link Creation

Pro Tips:

  • Use the main 'Create Link' button in the dashboard
  • Access via UTM Manager menu
  • Quick access from project pages
2

Select Team & Project

Choose which team and project this UTM link belongs to for proper organization.

Links are organized by team and project structure to help with analytics and collaboration.

Step 2: Select Team & Project

Pro Tips:

  • Select the appropriate team first
  • Choose or create a relevant project
  • Projects help organize campaign links
3

Enter Destination URL

Add the website URL where you want to direct your traffic.

This is the final destination where users will land after clicking your UTM link.

Step 3: Enter Destination URL

Pro Tips:

  • Use complete URLs with https://
  • Test the destination URL first
  • Ensure the page is live and accessible
4

Configure UTM Parameters

Set up your UTM tracking parameters for campaign analytics.

UTM parameters help you track where your traffic comes from and how effective your campaigns are.

Step 4: Configure UTM Parameters

Pro Tips:

  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Be descriptive but concise
  • Follow your team's UTM strategy
5

Choose Domain & Generate

Select your domain (default or custom) and generate your branded UTM link.

You can use the default domain or your own custom domain for branded links.

Step 5: Choose Domain & Generate

Pro Tips:

  • Custom domains improve brand recognition
  • Test the generated link
  • Copy and use in your campaigns
Understanding UTM Parameters
Required

Source

utm_source

Identifies where the traffic is coming from

Examples:

googlefacebooknewslettertwitter
Required

Medium

utm_medium

Identifies the marketing medium or channel

Examples:

cpcemailsocialorganic
Required

Campaign

utm_campaign

Identifies the specific campaign name

Examples:

summer_saleproduct_launchholiday_promo
Optional

Term

utm_term

Identifies paid search keywords (optional)

Examples:

running+shoesbest+laptopsutm+tracking
Optional

Content

utm_content

Differentiates similar content or ads (optional)

Examples:

header_linksidebar_adtext_link
Bulk UTM Creation (Pro Feature)
Pro Only

Create multiple UTM links at once with consistent tracking parameters

Bulk URL Processing

Upload multiple URLs at once using textarea input

Consistent UTM Parameters

Apply the same UTM parameters to all URLs in your batch

Time Saving

Create dozens of links in minutes instead of hours

Campaign Consistency

Ensure all links in a campaign use identical tracking parameters

How to Use Bulk Mode:

1

Enable Bulk Mode

Toggle the "Bulk Mode" switch in the link creation form

2

Add Multiple URLs

Paste or type multiple URLs (one per line) in the bulk textarea

3

Set UTM Parameters

Configure UTM parameters that will apply to all URLs

4

Generate All Links

Click generate to create all UTM links simultaneously

Bulk UTM Creation

Process multiple URLs simultaneously with consistent UTM parameters for efficient campaign management

Example Bulk Input:
https://example.com/page1
https://example.com/page2
https://example.com/page3
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Generated UTM Links:
utm.ly/abc123
utm.ly/def456
utm.ly/ghi789
Best Practices for UTM Links

Naming Conventions

  • Use lowercase letters and underscores
  • Be consistent across your team
  • Use descriptive but concise names
  • Avoid spaces and special characters

Testing & Validation

  • Test every link before using in campaigns
  • Verify UTM parameters in analytics
  • Check destination URLs are accessible
  • Document your UTM strategy

🎉 You're Ready to Create Links!

Now you know how to create both individual and bulk UTM links. Start building your campaigns and track their performance with UTM Manager's powerful analytics.

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