Step-by-step walkthrough

UTM Builder Guide

Use this companion guide beside the interactive calculator to make sure you understand the “why” behind every click. Each section includes the classroom explanation, student-friendly language, and quick practice prompts.

Before you start

Collect the data points listed below and double-check their units. Keeping an organized “givens” list is one of the fastest ways to reduce math errors and impress exam graders.

  • utm
  • campaign tracking
  • analytics

Detailed procedure

  1. Step 1

    Enter the base URL you want to tag.

  2. Step 2

    Fill in source, medium, and campaign. Add term/content if applicable.

  3. Step 3

    Copy the generated query string or the full URL.

Teaching & troubleshooting tips

Will it double-up question marks?

No. The builder detects whether the base URL already has parameters and uses ? or & accordingly.

Can I leave fields blank?

Required parameters (source, medium, campaign) should be filled for analytics to work. Optional fields may be left blank, and they’ll be omitted from the URL.

Next steps