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Widget URL parameters

Add these to the widget's address to prefill the address, open on one trade, and carry ad tracking into the lead. They work on the homeowner link and on the iframe's src.

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Parameters

ParameterExampleWhat it does
address?address=412 Sample Ridge Ct, Roseville, CAFills in the address box. The homeowner still picks and confirms the house. Up to 200 characters.
service?service=guttersOpens the widget on one trade. Ignored if the widget doesn't offer that trade. Values: gutters, painting, siding, roofing, lighting, holiday, washing.
utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, utm_content?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=springSaved with the lead under utm. Up to 300 characters each.
gclid, gbraid, wbraid, fbclid, msclkid?gclid=abc123Ad click IDs, saved with the lead under utm.
refSet by the embed codeThe page the widget was on, saved as utm.referrer. Without it, the browser's referrer is used.

URL-encode values, as browsers do for links. Unknown parameters are ignored. Colors, questions and prices come from the widget's settings, not the URL.

Ad tracking

The embed code copies these parameters from your page's address into the widget, so an ad that lands on your quote page is credited to the lead with no extra work. With a plain link, add them to the link yourself:

Link with trackingTEXT
https://measuredbid.com/quote/your-widget-id?service=gutters&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=spring

WordPress shortcode options

OptionDefaultWhat it does
brandThe widget ID saved in Settings, Measured BidWhich widget to show: [instant_quote brand="your-widget-id"].
serviceNoneOpens on one trade, like the service parameter.
titleInstant priceThe iframe's title, which screen readers announce.
min_height640Height in pixels while it loads. At least 320.