WordPress-specific tracking guidance
Track WordPress blog promotions, lead magnets, newsletter links, and partner campaigns. WordPress traffic can be difficult to compare when campaign names, ad placements, or organic links use inconsistent labels. A dedicated UTM structure helps teams understand how this traffic performs in GA4 and how it compares with other channels.
GA4 sees this traffic through the UTM values attached to the landing URL. For this page, the recommended starting point is source wordpress and medium content. That pairing keeps reports readable and makes it easier to compare this traffic against email, paid search, social, affiliate, QR, and referral campaigns.
The goal is not to create a different naming system for every page. The goal is to document practical defaults, show examples, and connect the page to the wider campaign tracking workflow. Use this page when planning campaign URLs, briefing team members, or auditing whether existing links follow a reliable pattern.
Recommended UTM structure
Source
utm_source=wordpressMedium
utm_medium=contentCampaign
utm_campaign=lead_magnetContent
utm_content=sidebar_ctaExample URLs
https://example.com/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=lead_magnet&utm_content=sidebar_cta
https://example.com/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=lead_magnet&utm_content=footer_link
https://example.com/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=product_launch&utm_content=sidebar_cta
Best practices
Common mistakes
Adding UTMs to internal WordPress navigation and overwriting acquisition data.
Other common mistakes include uppercase values, spaces in campaign names, inconsistent separators, missing campaign names, and using one broad campaign label for every placement. Validate links before launch and keep a shared naming document for future campaigns.
FAQ
What source should I use for WordPress?
Use wordpress as a practical starting point when you want reports to identify WordPress traffic clearly.
What medium should I use for WordPress?
Use content when it matches the channel type. Keep medium values consistent across similar campaigns.
Does GA4 support WordPress UTM links?
Yes. GA4 can read UTM source, medium, campaign, content, and term values from tagged landing URLs.
Should UTM values be lowercase?
Yes. Lowercase values reduce fragmented reports and make campaign data easier to compare.