title: Custom Variables and Utm.gif request
body: <p>I thought my custom variables were finally working, but I'm not sure anymore. As someone suggested I used fiddler to check the <strong>utm.gif</strong> request to see if my custom variables were sending, but I can't tell for certain.</p>
  
  <p>The utm.gif request does not contain the "<strong>utme</strong>" parameter that is used for events and custom variables, but it does have at the very end a "<strong>gaq</strong>" parameter with a value of <strong>1</strong>. </p>
  
  <p>So, while I don't have the "utme" parameter I do have a "gaq" parameter with a value that matches the slot I use. I'm not sure if this means Google is sending the custom variable or not.</p>
  
  <p>In the Google Analytic reports my custom variables started showing up 2 - 3 days after I set them and then each day after with new values. Now it has been a couple of days again and the data is not being recorded. There has been absolutely no change to my site or analytics code. </p>
  
  <p>I also notice that in the "<strong>User Defined</strong>" section of the reports that I have a <strong>(not set)</strong> value for each visit. My guess is this could be the Custom Variable data, I'm not sure.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>