Tracking Pixel & UTM Troubleshooting
Common issues with the ContactLevel tracking pixel and cl_audience parameter, and how to fix them.
Pixel Not Tracking Visits
Verify the pixel script is in the
<head>section of every pageCheck for tag manager issues (use preview/debug mode)
Test in incognito mode to rule out ad blockers
Check pixel status in ContactLevel dashboard
cl_audience Parameter Not Working
Verify format:
cl_audience=YOUR_AUDIENCE_IDCheck for duplicate
?in the URLVerify the audience ID matches your ContactLevel dashboard
Check platform-specific setup: LinkedIn (campaign-level URL tracking), Meta (ad-level URL params), Google (tracking template with
{lpurl}), Reddit/X (direct in destination URL)
Pixel Installed but No Contact-Level Data
You need both the pixel and the
cl_audienceparameterCheck that every ad includes the
cl_audienceparameterAllow a few hours for data to appear
Parameter Getting Stripped
Check CMS settings for URL parameter handling
Check for JavaScript/SPA URL rewrites
Test with a simple HTML page to isolate the issue