Tracking Strategy & Implementation Framework
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Transform every uagc.edu visitor into a personalized, seamless experience that guides them from interest to enrollment.
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.
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.
We place a small, 90‑day cookie to remember if they're new, returning, military‑affiliated, or already started a form.
Based on those signals, pages, ads, and emails adjust to match their interests—no tech jargon, just the right message at the right time.
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.
A simple banner lets visitors choose what cookies they accept; we meet GDPR, CCPA, and FERPA rules by design.
We pilot each phase, measure results, and expand only when it works—avoiding big‑bang risks.
Immediate Next Steps:
Comprehensive parameter framework supporting 25 tracking parameters across all campaign types. Based on UTM.io best practices for enterprise-level tracking.
| 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
|
| 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
|
| 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...
|
| 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
|
Consistently apply UTM parameters across all campaigns following these patterns:
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
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
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
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
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=...
[adv:UAGC][chn:PPC][plt:GOO]... This structured approach enables granular filtering and analysis across 12 campaign dimensions.
gclid, gclsrc, gad_source, gad_campaignid, and gbraid parameters. These don't need to be manually added but will appear in your analytics data.
Build standardized UTM-tagged URLs for your campaigns using this interactive generator:
Tag traffic from partner websites, social media (LinkedIn, Twitter), online directories, and educational portals.
https://www.uagc.edu/programs?partner=eduportal123
Correlate direct visits (manual URL entries or responses from offline campaigns) with offline advertising channels.
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
Driven by SEO-friendly keywords such as "online degrees" and "UAGC programs."
Driven by paid keywords such as "MBA online" and "military scholarships."