Personalize based on where visitors come from
UTM parameters, referring domains, geolocation, device type, and more. Every traffic source gets messaging that matches their context, without building separate pages.
What is traffic source personalization?
Traffic source personalization tailors your website content based on how visitors arrive and who they are. Beyond just UTM parameters from ads, RightMessage detects referring domains, visitor geography, device type, and browsing history to personalize every touchpoint. Someone arriving from a partner's website sees different messaging than someone clicking from your newsletter or searching from a different country.
Stop ignoring valuable context about your visitors
You know where traffic comes from. Why not use that intelligence to personalize the experience?
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Personalize based on UTM parameters
Not just for ads: use UTMs across all your marketing channels
Read any URL parameter
RightMessage reads any query parameter from incoming URLs and triggers content variations. Standard UTMs like source, medium, and campaign work automatically. Custom parameters like partner IDs or promo codes work too.
Use this to personalize content for newsletter traffic, podcast listeners, webinar attendees, partner campaigns, and any link you control.
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Beyond paid ads
Tag your newsletter links with utm_source=newsletter and welcome returning subscribers by name. Add utm_source=podcast to your bio links and reference the episode they just heard. Use utm_campaign to track which content piece drove a visit.
Every link you share becomes an opportunity to personalize. Looking specifically for PPC landing page personalization? We have a dedicated guide for ad-specific use cases.
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Personalize based on referring domain
Detect where visitors came from, even without UTM parameters
Automatic referrer detection
RightMessage reads the HTTP referrer to identify which website sent each visitor. When someone clicks a link from a blog post, news article, or social profile, you know the source even without UTM tags.
Set up rules like: when referrer contains "techcrunch.com", show "As featured in TechCrunch" messaging. When referrer matches your affiliate domain list, show partner-specific content.
Influencer and affiliate traffic
When visitors arrive from an influencer or affiliate link, acknowledge that relationship. Show testimonials relevant to that audience. Reference the partner who sent them. Display partner-specific offers or bonuses.
Turn generic landing pages into co-branded experiences that convert better for both you and your partners.
RightMessage helped us increase our landing page conversions by 34%. Showing relevant testimonials to each visitor segment made a huge difference.
Sarah Chen
Marketing Director, ShopFlow
We reduced our CAC by 28% by showing SaaS-specific case studies to visitors from tech companies. The message match is incredible.
Marcus Johnson
Growth Lead, CloudMetrics
Our agency clients love seeing testimonials from other agencies. It builds instant credibility and shortened our sales cycle by 40%.
Emma Rodriguez
Founder, Pixel & Code Agency
Capitalize on press mentions
When a publication writes about you, that traffic arrives with built-in credibility. Reinforce it by showing "As seen in [Publication]" badges to visitors from that domain.
Swap testimonials to feature quotes from similar companies. Adjust your messaging to match the angle the article took. Make the most of earned media traffic.
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Personalize based on visitor location
Geolocation personalization for country, region, or city
Automatic geolocation detection
RightMessage detects visitor location by country, region, and city. Show different pricing (USD vs EUR vs GBP), display region-specific testimonials, or highlight local case studies automatically.
No forms required. Location detection happens instantly when visitors arrive.
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Localized social proof
Australian visitors see testimonials from Australian customers. UK visitors see UK case studies. European visitors see GDPR compliance messaging.
Social proof is more persuasive when it comes from people in your visitor's own market. Location-based personalization makes that automatic.
"We increased our conversion rate by 34% just by showing relevant case studies to visitors. Game changer for our SaaS."
Sarah Mitchell
VP Marketing, TechCorp USA
San Francisco, California
"Brilliant tool. Our UK visitors now see testimonials from British companies, which has massively improved trust signals."
James Crawford
Head of Growth, Fintech Solutions Ltd
London, United Kingdom
"Finally, our Aussie visitors see reviews from local businesses. No more confusion about US pricing or features we don't offer here."
Emma Thompson
Marketing Director, GrowthLab AU
Sydney, Australia
Dynamic city and region text
Insert visitor location directly into your headlines and copy. Perfect for local service businesses: "Best Realtor in Miami" automatically becomes "Best Realtor in Tampa" or "Best Realtor in Orlando" based on where each visitor is located.
One landing page serves every city in your service area with hyper-local messaging. Combine with website personalization for even more targeted experiences.
Best Realtor in Miami
Find your dream home in South Florida
Best Realtor in Orlando
Your Central Florida home experts
Best Realtor in Tampa
Tampa Bay area home specialists
Best Realtor in Jacksonville
Northeast Florida home professionals
Built-in segmentation triggers
Everything RightMessage can detect about your visitors, automatically
Segment without asking questions
RightMessage automatically detects and lets you personalize based on:
UTM parameters - source, medium, campaign, content, term, plus custom parameters
HTTP referrer - the domain that sent the visitor
Original landing page - which page they first visited
Geolocation - country, region, city
Device type - desktop, mobile, tablet
Returning visitor - first visit vs. repeat visit
Subscriber status - known vs. unknown visitor
Combine any of these triggers with zero-party data from surveys and quizzes for even more precise targeting.
See what you are personalizing
Track how personalization performs across different traffic sources. See conversion rates by UTM source, referring domain, and location. Identify which personalizations drive the biggest lift.
Use the behavioral insights dashboard to understand your audience composition and optimize targeting rules.
Traffic source personalization in action
Real examples beyond paid advertising
Newsletter and email traffic
Tag newsletter links with UTMs and welcome subscribers by name when they click through. Show different content to engaged readers vs. dormant subscribers. Continue the conversation from the email they just read.
Podcast and video links
Add UTMs to your bio links and episode descriptions. Reference the content they just consumed. Show offers relevant to the topic you discussed. Track which episodes drive the most conversions.
Partner and co-marketing campaigns
Create co-branded landing experiences for joint ventures. Show your partner's logo and messaging to their audience. Track campaign performance separately from your other traffic.
Social media traffic
Detect organic social traffic by referrer domain. Show different messaging to Twitter vs. LinkedIn visitors based on the platform culture and expectations. Match your landing page tone to where they came from.
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Frequently asked questions
How is this different from PPC landing page personalization?
PPC landing page personalization focuses specifically on paid ad traffic and message match between ads and landing pages. Traffic source personalization is broader: it includes referrer detection, geolocation, newsletter links, affiliate traffic, podcast listeners, social media, and any other traffic source you want to customize for. If you are specifically looking for ad-focused personalization, see our PPC landing pages guide.
Can I personalize based on which website referred the visitor?
Yes. RightMessage reads the HTTP referrer header to identify the domain that sent each visitor. You can create rules like "if referrer contains techcrunch.com, show this testimonial" or "if referrer matches any domain in my affiliate list, show partner messaging." This works even when visitors arrive without UTM parameters.
How does geolocation personalization work?
RightMessage detects visitor location automatically using IP-based geolocation. You can personalize based on country, region, or city. Common uses include showing localized testimonials, displaying region-specific pricing or currency, highlighting local case studies, and adjusting messaging for different markets. No forms or questions required.
What if someone arrives without UTM parameters?
Visitors without UTM parameters can still be personalized using other triggers: referrer domain, geolocation, device type, returning visitor status, or subscriber data from your email platform. UTMs are just one of many segmentation options. Your default content shows when no personalization rules match.
Can I track which traffic sources convert best?
Yes. RightMessage tracks conversions (form submissions, goals reached) and attributes them to traffic source data. You can see conversion rates by UTM source, campaign, referring domain, or location. This helps you understand which personalization rules drive the best results and which traffic sources deserve more investment.
How accurate is the geolocation detection?
Country-level detection is highly accurate (95%+). Region and city detection accuracy varies but is reliable for most use cases like showing localized testimonials or region-specific offers. VPN users may show incorrect locations, but this typically affects a small percentage of traffic. For most businesses, the accuracy is more than sufficient for effective personalization.
Can I personalize for visitors from specific companies or organizations?
For basic company detection, you can use referrer matching to identify visitors coming from corporate domains or specific company websites. For advanced account-based marketing with company identification and firmographic data, see our ABM personalization guide which covers IP-to-company resolution and target account list matching.
Does traffic source data sync to my email platform?
Yes. When visitors convert, their traffic source data (UTM parameters, referrer, location) can sync to your email platform as tags or custom fields. This enables email follow-up that references how they found you and continues the context from their landing experience. The sync is automatic with RightMessage's native email platform integrations.
Can I combine traffic source rules with other personalization?
Absolutely. Traffic source is just one dimension. You can combine it with survey responses, behavioral data, subscriber tags, and more. For example: show one message to UK visitors who are beginners, and a different message to UK visitors who are advanced. The more you know about visitors, the more precise your personalization becomes.
What is the difference between UTM source and UTM medium?
UTM source identifies where traffic comes from (e.g., google, facebook, newsletter). UTM medium identifies the channel type (e.g., cpc, email, social, referral). Using both together gives you more precise personalization. For example, traffic from Facebook could be organic social (utm_medium=social) or paid ads (utm_medium=cpc), and you might want different messaging for each.