How to Copy a URL, Paste it into a Deep Link, and Add UTM Parameters

 

Copying and Pasting a URL into a Deep Link with UTM Parameters

Follow these steps to copy a URL, paste it into a deep link field, and enhance it with UTM parameters for tracking.

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Steps to Copy a URL

1. Locate the Source URL

   • Navigate to the webpage of the storefront containing the URL you want to use.

2. Highlight the URL

   • Click the address bar in your browser to highlight the entire URL.
   • Use Ctrl + A (Windows) or Cmd + A (Mac) to ensure the entire URL is selected.

3. Copy the URL

   • Right-click on the highlighted URL and select Copy from the menu.
   • Alternatively, use the shortcut: Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac).

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Steps to Paste the URL into a Deep Link

1. Open Your Target Platform

   • Navigate to the application where you need to paste the URL (e.g., Tiktok Ads Manager).

2. Locate the Destination Field

   • Find the input box labeled as Website URL, Deep Link, or similar.

3. Paste the URL

   • Click into the field and paste the copied URL using:
     • Right-click > Paste
     • Shortcut: Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac).

4. Verify the URL

   • Check for typos or extra characters in the pasted URL to ensure accuracy.

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Steps to Add UTM Parameters

To track performance, add the following UTM parameters to the deep link:

1. Scroll to the UTM Field

   • In platforms like Meta Ads Manager, this is typically located in the Tracking or URL Parameters section.

2. Build UTM Parameters

   • Click Build a URL parameter or Add Parameter, depending on your platform.

3. Enter the Following Parameters:

   Field	Value
   bc_source	{{site_source_name}}
   bc_campaign	{{campaign.id}}
   bc_adid	{{ad.id}}

4. Apply the Parameters

   • After entering the UTM values, click Apply.

5. Repeat for Multiple Ads (Optional)

   • For bulk edits, select all relevant ads, navigate to the Tracking section, and repeat the above steps.

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Final Steps

1. Preview Your URL

   • Use the Preview URL option to ensure the link works correctly.

2. Publish Your Ads

   • Save and publish the ads with the updated deep link and UTM parameters.

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Example of a Complete URL with UTM Parameters:

https://example.com/storefront?bc_source={{site_source_name}}&bc_campaign={{campaign.id}}&bc_adid={{ad.id}}