Folders
Learn how to organize your links using folders in linkutm for better campaign management.Overview
Folders help you organize your links into logical groups, making it easy to find, manage, and analyze links for specific campaigns, clients, or time periods. With folders, you can keep your workspace clean and your links well-organized.Why Use Folders?
Benefits
Better Organization- Group related links together
- Separate campaigns or projects
- Keep workspace clean and organized
- Quickly find specific campaign links
- Filter by folder
- Reduce clutter
- Clear project structure
- Easy handoffs between team members
- Organized workspace for everyone
- View metrics by folder
- Compare folder performance
- Track campaign groups
Creating Folders
Method 1: During Link Creation
- When creating a new link, find the Folder dropdown
- Click Create New Folder
- Enter folder name
- Click Save or Create
- The folder is now available for this and future links
Method 2: From Folders Page
- Navigate to Folders in the sidebar (if available)
- Click Create Folder or + New Folder
- Enter folder details:
- Name: Descriptive folder name
- Description: Optional folder description (if supported)
- Click Create
Method 3: From Links Page
- Go to your Links page
- Look for folder management options
- Click Add Folder or similar option
- Name your folder
- Save
Folder Organization Strategies
By Campaign Type
Organize folders based on marketing channel:By Time Period
Organize folders chronologically:By Client or Project
Ideal for agencies:By Campaign Goal
Organize by objective:By Status
Track campaign stages:Hybrid Approach
Combine strategies:Managing Folders
Viewing Folder Contents
- Go to Links page
- Click the Folder dropdown or filter
- Select a folder to view its links
- See all links within that folder
Default Folder
Set a default folder for new links:- Go to folder settings
- Mark a folder as Default
- All new links automatically assigned to this folder
- Can be changed during link creation
- Streamlines link creation
- Ensures no links are unorganized
- Can be changed per-link as needed
Moving Links Between Folders
Single Link:- Find the link to move
- Click Edit on the link
- Change the Folder dropdown
- Click Save
- Select multiple links (if bulk actions supported)
- Click Bulk Actions or Move
- Choose destination folder
- Confirm move
Renaming Folders
- Navigate to folder settings
- Find the folder to rename
- Click Edit or Rename
- Enter new name
- Save changes
Deleting Folders
Empty Folders
- Ensure folder has no links
- Navigate to folder settings
- Click Delete or trash icon
- Confirm deletion
Folders with Links
Option 1: Move Links First- Move all links to another folder
- Delete the now-empty folder
- Delete the folder
- System prompts to reassign links
- Choose a destination folder
- Confirm deletion
Folder Features
Folder Statistics
View key metrics for each folder:- Total Links: Number of links in folder
- Total Clicks: Aggregate clicks across all links
- Active Links: Links currently active
- Created Date: When folder was created
Folder Search
Find folders quickly:- Use the search bar
- Type folder name
- Filter results
Folder Filtering
Filter your links page by folder:- Click Folder filter
- Select one or more folders
- View only links from those folders
Folder Sorting
Sort folders by:- Name (A-Z or Z-A)
- Date Created (Newest or Oldest)
- Link Count (Most to Least)
- Recent Activity (Most Recent)
Folder Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Use Clear, Descriptive Names- ✅ Good: “2024 Q1 Facebook Ads”
- ✅ Good: “Client - Acme Corp”
- ❌ Avoid: “Folder 1”, “Misc”, “Stuff”
- Add time periods
- Include campaign type
- Specify client or project
- Use the same format across all folders
- Establish naming rules for your team
- Document your conventions
Folder Structure
Don’t Over-Organize- Too many folders can be overwhelming
- Aim for 5-15 main folders
- Use tags for additional categorization
- Archive old campaigns
- Delete unused folders
- Consolidate similar folders
- Folders for broad categories
- Tags for specific attributes
- Combine for powerful filtering
Example Folder Structures
For Marketing Teams
For Agencies
For E-commerce
For SaaS Companies
Combining Folders with Other Features
Folders + Tags
Use both for multi-dimensional organization: Example:- Folder: “2024 Q1 Campaigns”
- Tags: “Facebook” (Blue), “Active” (Green), “High Priority” (Red)
- Folder for time/project context
- Tags for status, platform, priority
- Filter by both for precise results
Folders + Templates
Create templates with default folders:- Create a UTM template
- Include default folder assignment
- New links from template auto-assign to folder
Folders + Analytics
Analyze performance by folder:- Navigate to Analytics
- Filter by specific folder
- View aggregate metrics
- Compare folder performance
Troubleshooting
Can’t Find a Folder
Solutions:- Use folder search
- Check if folder was deleted
- Verify you have access permissions
- Ensure you’re in the correct project
Links Not in Expected Folder
Solutions:- Check link’s folder assignment
- Move link to correct folder
- Verify default folder setting
- Review recent edits in activity log
Folder Deleted Accidentally
Solutions:- Check if undo is available (immediately after deletion)
- Contact support for recovery (if available)
- Links may have been moved to default folder
- Check folder archive (if available)
Can’t Delete Folder
Possible Reasons:- Folder contains links (move or delete them first)
- Folder is set as default (change default first)
- Insufficient permissions
- System default folder (cannot be deleted)
Permissions & Access
Team Access
- Team members see folders based on permissions
- Admin can manage all folders
- Members may have limited access
- Learn about team permissions
Project-Level Folders
- Folders are typically project-specific
- Create separate folders per project
- Keeps projects organized and separate
Related Documentation
Tips for Success
- Start Simple: Begin with a few main folders
- Grow Organically: Add folders as needed
- Review Regularly: Archive or delete old folders
- Document Structure: Share folder conventions with team
- Use Templates: Automate folder assignment
- Combine with Tags: Use both for best organization
- Regular Cleanup: Keep folder list manageable