Customer journey analytics with Attribution

Find the channels that start converting journeys with 90-day first-touch attribution. Compare channel value and allocate budget with clearer evidence.

What is First-Touch Attribution?

First-Touch gives 100% credit to the first touchpoint. If a user comes via Google Ads and later converts via newsletter, Google Ads gets the credit.

How long is First Touch stored?

90 days in localStorage. It survives browser restarts and sessions – without third-party cookies. Storage only happens after opt-in via your consent tool.

Which UTM parameters are captured?

All standard UTM parameters: source, medium, campaign, term, content. Plus: gclid, fbclid, msclkid for paid campaigns.

Do I need a consent banner?

Yes. Access to localStorage also requires consent under § 25 TDDDG. BigHoot is consent-first: the tracker only starts after opt-in and supports 18 common CMPs. Please clarify your specific case with your legal advisor.

Does Attribution work with Smart Funnels?

Yes, Attribution is integrated into Smart Funnels. You see which channels generate funnel entries and which generate conversions.

Does attribution work without third-party cookies?

Yes. BigHoot uses localStorage and sessionStorage in a first-party context instead of third-party cookies. The first touch survives browser restarts for up to 90 days without any external domain setting data.

How is traffic from AI assistants tracked?

Referrals from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and other assistants are recognised as their own channel instead of disappearing into "direct" or "referral". That shows you whether your content appears in AI answers.