How can I pass URL parameters to a button on my Webflow page that redirects to another site, while capturing the traffic source for non-Webflow form submissions?
TL;DR
- Capture URL parameters with JavaScript, store in hidden fields, and append to redirects using custom code in Webflow.
- Test the process to ensure parameters and traffic source data are accurately captured and tracked.
To pass URL parameters from one page to another in Webflow while capturing the traffic source, follow these steps:
1. Capture URL Parameters and Traffic Source
- Use JavaScript to capture URL parameters when a visitor lands on your page.
- Utilize the document.location.search property to extract and store parameters.
- Consider tracking relevant parameters such as UTM parameters for traffic source information.
2. Store Parameters in Hidden Fields
- Add hidden form fields in Webflow to store the captured parameters.
- Use JavaScript to populate these hidden fields with the stored URL parameter values.
3. Redirect with URL Parameters
- Attach parameters to your button’s link using custom code.
- Implement JavaScript that appends URL parameters to the button’s click event, ensuring they are passed on during redirection.
4. Implement JavaScript
- Add the JavaScript code using the Webflow custom code feature. Insert it either within the
<head>section for site-wide access or on specific pages where needed. - Ensure your code is compatible with Webflow’s jQuery.
5. Test the Setup
- Test the redirect process to ensure parameters are correctly appended and passed to the destination URL.
- Confirm that hidden form fields capture and submit traffic source data correctly.
Summary
To pass URL parameters through a button in Webflow while maintaining traffic source tracking, capture parameters with JavaScript, store them using hidden fields, and append them to redirects with custom code. Verify the setup with thorough testing to ensure data integrity and accurate tracking.
