Tagging links with Googles UTM

Posted In Hacks - By Geoserv On Sunday, December 20th, 2009 With 148 Comments

I am currently testing a new way to get your traffic to links posted on your Pligg install noticed better.

Most bloggers use Google Analytics, as it is by far the best FREE analytics service today.

Google Analytics and Pligg

Google Analytics uses a UTM (Urchin Tracking Module) tag so users can add information to the end of their links so they know better where their traffic is coming from. This is typically used for tracking banner ads or text links, but it can be used for cases.

Why not add it the links added to your Pligg install?

To add it, simply open link_summary.tpl:

<a href="{$url}" {if $open_in_new_window eq true} target="_blank"{/if} {if $story_status neq "published"}rel="nofollow"{/if}>{$title_short}</a>
 

and change it to,

<a href="{$url}?utm_source=YOURDOMAIN.com" {if $open_in_new_window eq true} target="_blank"{/if} {if $story_status neq "published"}rel="nofollow"{/if}>{$title_short}</a>
 

This will change the normal outbound link:

http://www.shoutmeloud.com/10-best-way-to-check-your-internet-speed.html

to

http://www.shoutmeloud.com/10-best-way-to-check-your-internet-speed.html?utm_source=YOURDOMAIN.com

In the Analytic panel for that site, if they use Google, they will see your Pligg install listed as a traffic referral much easier.

I have only been using this method for a week, so I am not sure if it will help with getting more traffic or not, but I will do a followup post in a week or two.

What do you think of the idea?

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