Attribution Tab
Lead sources, UTM performance, and channel effectiveness analysis
Attribution Tab
The Attribution tab helps you understand where your best leads come from. Track UTM performance, compare channels, and optimize your marketing spend based on actual sales outcomes.
Dashboard Layout

KPI Cards
Total Tracked Leads
Definition: Leads with attribution data captured.
What to watch:
- Percentage of total leads with attribution
- Gap = UTM coverage issue
- Should be close to 100%
Top Source
Definition: utm_source with highest lead volume.
Context:
- Volume ≠ Quality
- Compare with conversion metrics
- May differ by period
Best Conversion
Definition: Source with highest close rate.
Why it matters:
- Quality indicator
- Budget allocation signal
- Scale opportunity
Attributed Revenue
Definition: Total revenue traced to sources.
Calculation:
Attributed Revenue = Sum(Deal Value) where source knownLeads by Source
Distribution Chart
Visual breakdown of lead sources:
Source Count Percentage Bar
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Google 120 35% ████████████
LinkedIn 78 23% ████████
Organic 58 17% ██████
Referral 48 14% █████
Email 28 8% ███
Other 10 3% █
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Total 342 100%Source Definition
Mapped from utm_source:
- google: Google Ads, organic
- linkedin: LinkedIn ads, organic posts
- organic: Direct/no source
- referral: Partner, ref parameter
- email: Email campaigns
Channel Performance Table
Full Metrics
Comprehensive view by source:
| Source | Leads | Show % | Close % | Revenue | Rev/Lead | Apex Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 78% | 28% | $52,000 | $433 | 74 | |
| 78 | 85% | 42% | $68,000 | $872 | 79 | |
| Organic | 58 | 82% | 35% | $38,000 | $655 | 76 |
| Referral | 48 | 88% | 48% | $42,000 | $875 | 81 |
| 28 | 75% | 32% | $18,000 | $643 | 72 |
Sorting & Analysis
Click columns to sort and find:
- Volume leaders: Most leads
- Quality leaders: Highest close rate
- Value leaders: Highest revenue
- Efficiency leaders: Highest rev/lead
Key Insights
From the example:
- Google: High volume, low conversion
- LinkedIn: Good volume, best close rate
- Referral: Low volume, highest quality
Campaign Analysis
UTM Campaign Breakdown
Drill into specific campaigns:
utm_source=google
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Campaign Leads Close% Revenue
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brand-search 45 35% $22,000
competitor-search 32 22% $12,000
display-retargeting 28 28% $14,000
generic-search 15 18% $4,000
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────Campaign Comparison
Compare campaign performance:
- Same source, different campaigns
- Same campaign, different sources
- A/B test analysis
Medium Analysis
UTM Medium Breakdown
Medium Leads Show% Close% Revenue
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cpc 152 78% 28% $58,000
organic 58 82% 35% $38,000
social 48 84% 38% $35,000
email 42 76% 30% $24,000
referral 42 88% 48% $42,000
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────Medium Insights
- cpc: Paid traffic quality
- organic: Content effectiveness
- social: Social presence value
- referral: Partner program success
Funnel by Source
Conversion Funnel
Track each source through funnel:
GOOGLE (utm_source=google)
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Leads Created: 120 (100%)
↓
Scheduled: 108 (90%)
↓
Attended: 84 (70%)
↓
Won: 34 (28%)
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LINKEDIN (utm_source=linkedin)
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Leads Created: 78 (100%)
↓
Scheduled: 74 (95%)
↓
Attended: 66 (85%)
↓
Won: 33 (42%)
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────Drop-off Analysis
Identify where sources leak:
- Google: Big drop at Attended (-20%)
- LinkedIn: Strong through funnel
Time-Based Analysis
Source Trends
Track source performance over time:
Month Google LinkedIn Organic Referral
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January 32 18 15 12
February 38 22 18 14
March 42 28 22 16
April 48 32 25 18
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────Seasonality
Identify patterns:
- LinkedIn stronger in Q1 (planning)
- Referral builds over time
- Paid search consistent
Custom Reference (ref)
Partner Tracking
Using ref parameter:
ref=partner-acme 42 leads 45% close $38K
ref=webinar-jan 28 leads 38% close $18K
ref=ebook-download 15 leads 25% close $8KUse Cases
- Partner attribution
- Content tracking
- Event tracking
- Individual link tracking
ROI Analysis
Calculate Channel ROI
If you track marketing spend:
Channel Spend Revenue Leads CAC ROI
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Google $15,000 $52,000 120 $125 247%
LinkedIn $12,000 $68,000 78 $154 467%
Email $2,000 $18,000 28 $71 800%
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────ROI Calculation
ROI = (Revenue - Spend) / Spend × 100
CAC = Spend / Leads
LTV/CAC = Avg Deal Size / CACActionable Insights
Budget Recommendations
Based on data:
🔴 REDUCE SPEND
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Google Generic Search: 18% close, $267/lead
• Consider pausing or reducing budget
• Test different landing pages first
🟢 INCREASE SPEND
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LinkedIn: 42% close, $872 revenue/lead
• Highest quality source
• Scale with confidence
• Test similar audiences
🟡 OPTIMIZE
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Google Brand Search: 35% close, $489/lead
• Good but can improve
• A/B test ad copy
• Review landing pageMissing Attribution
Unattributed Leads
Track leads without source:
Attributed: 342 (85%)
Unattributed: 58 (15%)
─────────────────────────────────────────Common Causes
- Direct visits (bookmarked)
- UTM stripped (referrer policy)
- Organic search
- Word of mouth
Improving Attribution
- Use UTMs on all links
- Add ref parameters
- Track booking link sources
- Ask "How did you hear about us?"
Exporting
Available Reports
- Source Summary: Channel overview
- Campaign Detail: UTM breakdown
- Funnel Analysis: Source conversion
- ROI Report: With spend data
Integration
Export to:
- Marketing dashboards
- Budget planning tools
- Executive reports
Best Practices
UTM Discipline
- Consistent naming: Standardize values
- Document conventions: Team alignment
- URL builders: Use tools to prevent errors
- Regular audits: Check for rogue UTMs
Analysis Rhythm
- Weekly: Check lead sources
- Monthly: Full channel analysis
- Quarterly: ROI review, budget planning
Decision Framework
| Close Rate | Volume | Action |
|---|---|---|
| High | High | Scale aggressively |
| High | Low | Find more inventory |
| Low | High | Optimize/reduce |
| Low | Low | Consider pausing |
Next Steps
- UTM Tracking - Set up attribution
- Overview Tab - High-level metrics