Tracking URLs Explained

A tracking URL includes parameters or identifiers that help a measurement system classify traffic and connect it with campaign context.

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What makes a URL useful

Useful tracking URLs are readable, consistent and aligned with your reporting structure.

Avoid accidental fragmentation

Inconsistent parameter values can split what should be one campaign into multiple reporting rows.