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UAGC Future Student Experience

Tracking Strategy & Implementation Framework

Contents

Executive Summary

Data Integrity & Academic Standards

All statistics and percentages in this document are either properly cited from verified sources or clearly flagged as internal projections. See Citations & Data Sources section for complete transparency.

30-Second Takeaway

  • Personalize every visitor's uagc.edu experience from first click to enrollment
  • Increase RFI submissions by 20-25%* and lead quality by 15-30%*
  • Preserve 90%+* campaign attribution while staying fully compliant
  • Roll out carefully with pilot testing to minimize risks
$ROI
Smarter marketing spend
+ Higher conversions

The Opportunity

Transform every uagc.edu visitor into a personalized, seamless experience that guides them from interest to enrollment.

Better First Impressions
Show relevant content immediately
Optimize Marketing ROI
Track what works, stop what doesn't
Reduce Drop-offs
Streamline the enrollment path
Full Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, FERPA by design

Success Metrics

90%+*
Campaign Attribution
20-25%*
RFI Increase
15-30%*
Lead Quality
87%*
Score Accuracy

The Solution: Intelligent Personalization Framework

Our comprehensive personalization engine follows the 4-stage user journey framework defined in Section 2: User Journey Architecture with full technical implementation details in Section 3: Technical Implementation.

Journey-Based Personalization
4-stage progression from awareness to conversion
Privacy-First Compliance
GDPR, CCPA, and FERPA by design
1
Track the Origin

When someone arrives, we quietly note how they got here (e.g., Google ad, email, social post) so we can connect future actions back to the right campaign.

2
Identify the Visitor

We place a small, 90‑day cookie to remember if they're new, returning, military‑affiliated, or already started a form.

3
Show Relevant Content

Based on those signals, pages, ads, and emails adjust to match their interests—no tech jargon, just the right message at the right time.

4
Smooth the Forms

If they've already given us info (an RFI form, for example), the next form pre‑fills so they don't have to repeat themselves.

5
Protect Privacy

A simple banner lets visitors choose what cookies they accept; we meet GDPR, CCPA, and FERPA rules by design.

6
Roll Out Carefully

We pilot each phase, measure results, and expand only when it works—avoiding big‑bang risks.

Implementation Roadmap

NOW - Q3 2025
Foundation
  • • Finalize tracking scripts
  • • Implement cookie banner
  • • Set up compliance framework
Q4 2025
Launch
  • • First personalized journeys live
  • • New vs. returning visitor tracking
  • • Initial performance monitoring
2026
Scale
  • • Expand to all visitor types
  • • A/B test optimizations
  • • Full dashboard integration

Ready to Move Forward?

Immediate Next Steps:

  • Review technical implementation details in sections below
  • Approve resource allocation for Q4 (2025) - Q1 (2026) timeline
  • Schedule stakeholder alignment meeting for compliance review
Bottom Line:
Smarter spend + Better experience
= Higher enrollment ROI

1. UTM Framework & Attribution Strategy

Strategic Planning

Objectives

Methods & Tools

UTM Parameter Governance Framework

Comprehensive parameter framework supporting 25 tracking parameters across all campaign types. Based on UTM.io best practices for enterprise-level tracking.

Standard UTM Parameters
Parameter Format & Example
utm_source lowercase, no spaces facebook
utm_medium channel type cpc, social, email
utm_campaign [timing]_[initiative] fall2025_click-to-lead
utm_content [type]_[identifier] video_testimonial
utm_term keywords with + signs online+mba+program
Custom Tracking Parameters
Parameter Format & Example
sourceid internal tracking ID 18SGB, src123456
affiliateid partner identification partner_eduportal
clickid unique click tracking clk_abc123xyz
utm_vendor lead gen vendor leadgenpartner
Google Ads Auto-Parameters
Parameter Auto-Generated
gclid ✅ Google Click ID CjwKCAj...
gclsrc ✅ Click source aw.ds
gad_source ✅ Data source 1
gad_campaignid ✅ Campaign ID 20256022061
gbraid ✅ Enhanced conversions 0AAAAAA...
Platform Specific Parameters
Parameter Platform & Example
adgroup Google/Bing Ads mba_degree_programs
ad All platforms headline_test_a
match Search campaigns exact, phrase
dsaccountid Display & Search 360 700000002770196
alr, c3api Advanced tracking 20256022061

Implementation & Examples

Consistently apply UTM parameters across all campaigns following these patterns:

Awareness Campaign (Top of Funnel):
https://www.uagc.edu/programs/mba?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fall2025_awareness&utm_content=text_mba&utm_term=online+mba+program
Click-to-Lead Campaign (RFI Generation):
https://www.uagc.edu/programs/mba?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fall2025_click-to-lead&utm_content=text_mba&adgroup=mba_degree_programs&ad=headline_test_a&match=exact
Lead-to-App Campaign (Application Push):
https://www.uagc.edu/apply-now?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spring2025_lead-to-app&utm_content=cta_apply&utm_vendor=leadgenpartner&clickid=clk_abc123xyz
Re-engagement Campaign (Win-back):
https://www.uagc.edu/military/benefits?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yearround_re-engagement&utm_content=video_military&affiliateid=partner_eduportal&sourceid=src123456
Real-World UAGC Example (22 Parameters):
https://www.uagc.edu/success/degree/ba-instructional-design-v5?sourceid=18SGB&clickid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCE...&utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=[adv:UAGC][chn:PPC][plt:GOO][tgt:NB][ini:EDU][deg:BACH][fun:CON][opt:CVN][cou:US][lng:EN][str:PROS][fmt:SRCH]&utm_content=kwd-321520008867&utm_term=bachelors+in+instructional+design&adgroup=150866173900&ad=661245695949&match=e&alr=20256022061&dsaccountid=700000002770196&gclid=...

Interactive UTM Campaign Generator

Build standardized UTM-tagged URLs for your campaigns using this interactive generator:

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Referral & Direct Traffic Analysis

  • 1 Referral Tracking

    Tag traffic from partner websites, social media (LinkedIn, Twitter), online directories, and educational portals.

    Example
    Append referral IDs to URLs and map these to conversions:
    https://www.uagc.edu/programs?partner=eduportal123
  • 2 Direct Traffic Analysis

    Correlate direct visits (manual URL entries or responses from offline campaigns) with offline advertising channels.

    Vanity URLs

    Create memorable URLs for offline campaigns that redirect to UTM-tagged pages

    uagc.edu/tv-ad → redirects to:
    uagc.edu/programs?utm_source=tv&utm_medium=broadcast&utm_campaign=fall2024_awareness

Organic vs. Paid Search

Organic Search

Driven by SEO-friendly keywords such as "online degrees" and "UAGC programs."

Top Performing Keywords:
  • online education programs
  • UAGC degree options
  • accredited online university
  • flexible degree programs
Implementation: Ensure consistent URL structures and metadata across all organic landing pages to accurately attribute traffic.
Paid Search

Driven by paid keywords such as "MBA online" and "military scholarships."

Top Performing Keywords:
  • online MBA program cost
  • military tuition discount
  • accelerated online degree
  • nursing degree programs online
Implementation: Use consistent auto-tagging in Google Ads and append UTM parameters to all ad destination URLs.