{"id":61989,"date":"2025-05-08T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/?p=61989"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:01:59","slug":"utms-to-track-instagram-ad-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/utms-to-track-instagram-ad-traffic\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use UTMs To Track Instagram Ad Traffic in GA4?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you spend time and money on Instagram ads but don&#8217;t track them effectively, you&#8217;re missing out on important information. UTM parameters, when combined with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), show you exactly where your traffic is coming from, which ad creatives are effective, and how to optimize for better performance. Learn how to leverage Instagram ad traffic tracking in GA4, decipher user behavior, and exactly investigate conversions by means of this blog post on using UTMs to track Instagram ad traffic in GA4. For freelancers, marketers, and business owners trying to learn how to utilize data to make smarter decisions, this guide is a must read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_UTM_Parameters\"><\/span><strong>What Are UTM Parameters?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Text snippets<\/strong> that are <strong>added to the end of a URL<\/strong> are known as UTM parameters, which stand for <strong>Urchin Tracking Module<\/strong>.&nbsp; More information about the origin of your website&#8217;s traffic is provided to <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Analytics<\/a> by them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This is an example of a normal URL that has been tagged with UTM: \n<ul>\n<li><strong>https:\/\/yourwebsite.com\/landingpage?utm_source=instagram&amp;utm_medium=paid_social&amp;utm_campaign=spring_sale&amp;utm_content=carousel1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important UTM Tags to Be Aware Of:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>utm_source<\/strong>:&nbsp;Gives the <strong>name of the platform<\/strong> (for example, Instagram).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>utm_medium<\/strong>: Identifies the sort of traffic (for example, paid social traffic).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>utm_campaign<\/strong>: is a name that identifies the particular campaign (for example, spring_sale_2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>utm_content<\/strong>:&nbsp;Sets apart several advertising creatives, such as carousel1 and video_b, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the UTM Parameters Are Important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Help track <a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/how-to-measure-the-roi-of-your-instagram-ad-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">return on investment (ROI)<\/a> from advertising initiatives on Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Separate the traffic based on the source, the campaign, and the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Targeting can be improved by learning what succeeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-93054c67\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3d9aea21\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bb67416 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Boost Your Social Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8fa25481 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Boost ROI and create at scale with AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-12d914d9 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/app.predis.ai\/signup\/?bref=blog-ctasm104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>TRY NOW<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d2d199ed hide-on-mobile\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized hide-on-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008484.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51666\" width=\"311\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008484.png 577w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008484-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008484-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Instagram_Ad_Traffic_in_GA4_Without_UTMs_and_Why_Thats_a_Problem\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Instagram Ad Traffic in GA4 Without UTMs (and Why That\u2019s a Problem)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/analytics\/answer\/10089681?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GA4<\/a> does not always correctly recognize Instagram traffic, despite the fact that it automatically tracks incoming sessions automatically.&nbsp;It is difficult to precisely credit results since Instagram traffic frequently appears as <strong>&#8220;Direct&#8221; or &#8220;Referral,<\/strong>&#8221; which makes it tough to track accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The utilization of UTMs is beneficial to GA4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Distinguish between <strong>bought<\/strong> and <strong>organic traffic<\/strong> on Instagram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Determine the <strong>advertising campaigns<\/strong> and creatives that are doing the best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;The <strong>reporting and tracking<\/strong> of conversions could be made more comprehensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_UTM_Parameters_for_Instagram_Ads_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><strong>How to Create UTM Parameters for Instagram Ads (Step-by-Step)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Use Google\u2019s Campaign URL Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ga-dev-tools.google\/campaign-url-builder\/\">Campaign URL Builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website URL:<\/strong> Paste your landing page link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_source:<\/strong> instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_medium:<\/strong> paid_social<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_campaign:<\/strong> Use a clear campaign name (e.g. spring_sale_2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_content:<\/strong> Optional but useful for identifying different creatives (e.g. carousel_1, story_ad)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Copy URL&#8221; and save it for your campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38442.png\" alt=\"campaign url builder\" class=\"wp-image-62008\" width=\"598\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38442.png 797w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38442-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38442-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38442-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Use Consistent Naming Conventions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your data clean and easy to analyze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use lowercase for all values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid spaces; use underscores or hyphens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be consistent across campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a shared spreadsheet of your UTM links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Add the UTM Link to Your Instagram Ad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using <strong>Meta Ads Manager<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Ad level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Website URL<\/strong> section, paste your full UTM-tagged link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a third-party scheduler like <a href=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/social-media-content-scheduling-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predis AI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Buffer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/later.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> or Later,<\/a> ensure the UTM parameters are added manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Instagram_Ad_Traffic_in_GA4_Using_UTMs\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Instagram Ad Traffic in GA4 Using UTMs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check Traffic Acquisition Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open GA4 and go to <strong>Reports &gt; Acquisition &gt; Traffic Acquisition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filter by <strong>Session source\/medium<\/strong> to locate instagram \/ paid_social.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze metrics such as <strong>sessions<\/strong>, <strong>conversions, bounce rate, and engagement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38443.png\" alt=\"GA4 TRACK INSTAGRAM AD TRAFFIC\" class=\"wp-image-62014\" width=\"512\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38443.png 607w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38443-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38443-150x147.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444-1024x594.png\" alt=\"TRAFFIC ACQUISITION IN GA4\" class=\"wp-image-62016\" width=\"708\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Frame-38444.png 1468w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Create Custom Explorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To dive deeper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Explore &gt; Blank Exploration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add dimensions like <strong>Session source<\/strong>, Medium, Campaign, Content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add metrics like Sessions, Conversions, Engaged sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This lets you analyze data specific to each campaign or creative variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Build Comparison Segments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use comparisons to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Compare performance by creative (utm_content)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate paid and organic traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure conversion paths and user behavior for each campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Using_UTMs_in_GA4\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Using UTMs in GA4<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use Standard Naming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For accurate data analysis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.analyticsmania.com\/post\/utm-parameters-in-google-analytics-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTM parameter nomenclature<\/a> must be consistent.&nbsp;By setting utm_source=instagram across all campaigns, GA4 collects Instagram traffic under one source.&nbsp;Changing names like Instagram, IG, or insta can fragment your data, making performance evaluation difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To standardize campaigns, create a naming convention document and share it with your marketing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Clean and simplify UTM parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid complicated UTM parameters.&nbsp;Each parameter needs a clear purpose: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>utm_source<\/strong>: Identifies the platform (e.g., Instagram).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_medium<\/strong>: Describes the marketing medium (paid_social).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_campaign<\/strong>: Names the specific campaign (e.g., spring_sale_2025).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>utm_content<\/strong>: Distinguishes ad creatives (carousel1, video_b).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using unnecessary or confusing parameters might clutter data and impede analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tag Links Always<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your Instagram ads&#8217; links have UTM parameters. <strong>Untagged links can cause GA4 to misclassify<\/strong> traffic as &#8220;Direct&#8221; and this can lead to inaccurate reporting and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement a checklist for campaign launches that includes UTM tagging as a mandatory step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Frequently check GA4 reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check GA4 reports regularly to ensure traffic classification.&nbsp;This approach helps you find and fix UTM parameter issues early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Create GA4 dashboards to track UTM parameters and campaign performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16d56247\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7145af0\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ccab00ac gb-headline-text\"><strong>Save Time &amp; Create with AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0412636b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Create Ecommerce content using your products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-78e1bf14 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/app.predis.ai\/signup\/?bref=ec-blog&amp;ob_type=c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>TRY NOW<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-007f3100 hide-on-mobile\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-721-2-300x276.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-721-2-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-721-2-150x138.png 150w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frame-721-2.png 361w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.Omitting UTM Parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to include UTM parameters in your URLs can lead to traffic being labeled as &#8220;<strong>Direct&#8221; in GA4,<\/strong> obscuring the true source of your visitors. This misattribution hampers your ability to assess the effectiveness of your Instagram ad campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Always use tools like Google&#8217;s Campaign URL Builder to generate <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/resources\/utm-links\/#:~:text=A%20UTM%20link%20is%20any,site%2C%20for%20a%20sale%20campaign.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UTM-tagged URLs<\/a> for your campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Inconsistent UTM Parameter Naming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <strong>different names for the same parameter<\/strong> (e.g., utm_source=Instagram vs. utm_source=instagram) can fragment your data, making it difficult to aggregate and analyze. GA4 treats these as distinct sources, leading to potential confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Adopt a standardized, lowercase naming convention for all UTM parameters and ensure adherence across all campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Incorrect URL Formatting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improperly formatted URLs<\/strong>, such as missing ampersands (&amp;) between parameters or using incorrect parameter names (e.g., utm-source instead of utm_source), can prevent GA4 from correctly parsing your UTM data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Double-check your URLs for correct syntax and consider testing them before deployment to ensure accurate tracking, especially when integrating an<a href=\"https:\/\/uffizio-telematics.com\/indoor-tracking-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Indoor Positioning System<\/a> for precise location-based insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Overcomplicating UTM Parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Including too many or<strong> overly complex UTM parameters<\/strong> can make your data difficult to interpret and manage. Stick to essential parameters that provide meaningful insights into your campaign performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Focus on the<strong> core UTM parameters<\/strong> (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_content) and only add additional parameters when they serve a specific analytical purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Using UTM Parameters on Internal Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying UTM parameters to internal links within your website can <strong>overwrite the original source data<\/strong>, leading to inaccurate attribution in GA4. This practice can disrupt the tracking of user journeys and campaign effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Reserve UTM parameters for external links directing traffic to your site. For internal tracking, consider using other methods like event tracking or custom dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By adhering to these best practices and avoiding common pitfalls, you can ensure that your UTM parameters provide accurate and valuable insights into your Instagram ad traffic within GA4. This will enable you to make informed decisions and optimize your marketing strategies effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2b692240\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2cd9413\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6534baad gb-headline-text\"><strong>Improve Instagram ROI \u26a1\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0342a21f gb-headline-text\"><strong>Save time and create at scale with AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a5bcd31b gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/app.predis.ai\/signup\/?bref=blog-ctains105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>TRY NOW<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66016f7f hide-on-mobile\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized hide-on-mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008486.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51676\" width=\"349\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008486.png 577w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008486-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/predis.ai\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Frame-1000008486-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UTM parameters and GA4 are the ultimate duo for Instagram ad tracking. 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