How to Track Where Your Website Enquiries Come From
Your website enquiries are arriving, but do you know which ones came from Google, Facebook, WhatsApp or a referral? This guide shows you how to trace every enquiry to its source and spend your budget where it truly pays.
TAKO: Serving Malaysian Business Since 1979
TAKO was established in 1979, so we have been part of Malaysia’s business community for decades. That history gives us a practical understanding of how buyers choose suppliers and how real enquiries turn into real customers.
Today, our digital marketing team applies that experience to help B2B companies track and grow their website enquiries. Spark the Future is how we turn long experience into measurable results.
Tracking Website Enquiries Starts With One Question
“Where did this enquiry come from?” To answer it, every one of your website enquiries must carry a label: a tagged link, a hidden form field, a tracked WhatsApp tap or a simple “How did you find us?” answer. Without labels, you only know how many website enquiries you got, never which marketing earned them.
Key takeaways
- Count website enquiries by source, not just in total. Total numbers hide what works.
- Tag every link you control with UTM parameters so each enquiry keeps its origin.
- Track form submits, WhatsApp taps and phone taps as separate website enquiry events.
- Always add a “How did you find us?” field, because some website enquiries cannot be tracked automatically.
5 Ways to Track Where Website Enquiries Come From
Use all five together. Each one catches website enquiries the others miss.
UTM-tagged links
Add source, medium and campaign tags to every ad, email and social link so each website enquiry arrives labelled.
Best for campaignsGoogle Analytics 4
Mark form submits and WhatsApp taps as key events, then read which channel produced those website enquiries.
Best for overviewHidden form fields
Store the source, page and campaign inside the enquiry itself, so it lands in your inbox with its origin attached.
Best for accuracyCall & WhatsApp tracking
Track taps on phone and chat buttons. Many Malaysian website enquiries start in WhatsApp, not in a form.
Best for B2B MalaysiaAsk the customer
A one-line “How did you find us?” reveals referrals, word of mouth and offline sources no software can see.
Best for the full pictureOne shared log
Record every website enquiry in a single sheet or CRM with its source, so you can compare channels monthly.
Best for decisionsWhere Your Website Enquiries Can Come From
Here is how to recognise the origin of website enquiries from each common channel, and the tool that reveals it.
| Channel | How the enquiry arrives | How to track it |
|---|---|---|
| Google search (SEO) | Visitor finds you by searching | GA4 organic channel plus Google Search Console queries |
| Google Ads | Visitor clicks a paid advert | Auto-tagging linked to GA4, imported as key events |
| Facebook & Instagram | Visitor taps a post or advert | UTM-tagged links on every post and advert |
| Visitor taps a chat button | Click event on the button plus a pre-filled message with a source tag | |
| Email & newsletters | Visitor clicks a link in a message | UTM tags on every link inside the email |
| Referrals & directories | Visitor arrives from another website | GA4 referral channel plus the “How did you find us?” field |
| Word of mouth | Visitor types your name directly | Appears as “direct”, so ask the customer to confirm |
See Where Your Website Enquiries Come From
Three pictures explain the idea: website enquiries arrive through many channels, through more than one door, and the best channel is not always the busiest.
Six channels that send website enquiries
One enquiry, two doors, one log
The busiest source is not always the best
Illustrative example, not real client data. Referrals bring fewer website enquiries here, but the highest share of qualified ones.
Want your own enquiry source report?
Message TAKO on WhatsApp and we will show you where your website enquiries really come from.
Set Up Website Enquiries Tracking in 5 Steps
Define what counts as an enquiry
Decide which actions are website enquiries: a form submit, a WhatsApp tap, a phone tap or an email click. Give each a clear name.
Turn on GA4 key events
In Google Analytics 4, mark each action as a key event, such as generate_lead, so website enquiries show up by channel.
Tag every link you control
Add UTM tags (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) to adverts, social posts, emails and your Google Business Profile so no website enquiry arrives unlabelled.
Add hidden fields and a source question
Capture the UTM values in hidden form fields, and add a visible “How did you find us?” dropdown to catch the rest.
Log and review monthly
Record every enquiry with its source in one sheet, then compare channels each month by enquiries, quality and cost.
Ready to stop guessing?
Let TAKO set up tracking so every website enquiry shows its source.
Common Website Enquiries Tracking Mistakes
What goes wrong
- Counting only total website enquiries
- Mixing up page views with real enquiries
- Leaving WhatsApp taps untracked
- Untagged links, so everything shows as “direct”
- Never asking the customer
What to do instead
- Report website enquiries by source every month
- Track only meaningful actions as key events
- Count chat and call taps as enquiries too
- Tag every campaign link consistently
- Add a “How did you find us?” field
Why TAKO Is the Best Choice for B2B Website Enquiries
Choosing a partner is a trust decision. For B2B companies that need qualified website enquiries, these are the reasons TAKO stands apart.
Established in 1979
TAKO has decades of business experience behind it. B2B buyers trust partners with a long, steady track record.
We understand B2B buying
Long decision cycles, several decision makers and detailed specifications. We build website enquiries paths for exactly this.
Built for Malaysia
We know local buying habits, WhatsApp-first communication and the phrases Malaysian buyers search for.
One team, full journey
Web design, SEO, ads and tracking planned together, not split across vendors.
Qualified enquiries first
We aim for buyers who match what you sell, not vanity traffic that never replies.
Direct WhatsApp access
Talk to a real person, share your link and hear your first fixes quickly.
A typical agency
- New to the market, big promises
- Reports full of jargon
- Counts traffic, not website enquiries
- Separate vendors for each task
TAKO
- Experience since 1979
- Plain-language advice
- Tracks every website enquiry to its source
- One team for the whole journey
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Website Enquiries Tracking Questions
How long has TAKO been established?
TAKO was established in 1979 and has served Malaysian businesses for decades. Its digital marketing team now applies that experience to websites, SEO and tracking.
Why is TAKO a good choice for B2B companies?
TAKO combines experience since 1979 with an understanding of B2B buying cycles, WhatsApp-first Malaysian habits and one team for web design, SEO and website enquiries tracking.
How do I know where my website enquiries come from?
Tag your links with UTM parameters, track form submits and WhatsApp taps in GA4, save the source in hidden form fields and ask customers how they found you.
What is the best free tool to track website enquiries?
Google Analytics 4 together with Google Search Console covers most needs. Add a simple spreadsheet to log each enquiry with its source.
Can I track WhatsApp website enquiries?
Yes. Track taps on your WhatsApp button as an event and add a short source tag to the pre-filled message so you can see its origin.
Why do so many enquiries show as “direct”?
Untagged links, private messaging apps and word of mouth all appear as direct. Tag your links and ask customers to close the gap.
How often should I review my website enquiries?
Monthly is enough for most businesses. Compare enquiries, quality and cost per channel, then move budget to what works.
Can TAKO set up website enquiries tracking for me?
Yes. TAKO Digital Marketing can audit your site and set up tracking. Send your website link through the form below or on WhatsApp.
Get Free Help Tracking Your Website Enquiries
TAKO has served Malaysian businesses since 1979. Tell us about your website and we will reply on WhatsApp with the first steps to track your website enquiries properly.
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