This post is to make you understand segment creation in SiteCatalyst. You can play with segments and give powerful insights to the clients for improving the businesses.
| No: |
Segment Feature |
Details |
| 1 |
Show / Hide - The Dimension selector |
You can view, add and hit search to find dimensions for adding to segment definition. |
| 2 |
Show / Hide - The Segment selector |
You can view, add and hit search to find segments you would have created for adding to segment definition. |
| 3 |
Show/Hide - The Event selector |
You can view, add and hit search to find events you had configured for adding to segment definition. |
| 4 |
Title field - Name of the Segment |
You can create for your segment or rename your already created segment. |
| 5 |
Description field - Describing the Segment |
Describing about your segment can be done here, though it is not a mandatory field. Adding a description allows others to understand better about this segment. |
| 6 |
Definitions - The life giver for your Segment |
Create your segment by adding dimensions and event metrics. You can drag and drop dimensions and metrics, select Visitor / Visit / Hit, create rules, add required operators (and / or / Then), strategize sequential / logic group containers etc. |
| 7 |
Segment Options (gear) icon |
• Add container: You can add top level container to the segment definition
• Add container from selection: You new container to the elements you have selected in the definition field.
• Exclude: You can exclude dimensions, metrics or segments.
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| 8 |
Top Container selector |
You select top-level container having Visitor / Visit /Hit. The default selector is Hit. |
| 9 |
Dimensions (orange sidebar) |
Dimensions which you can drag and drop from the Dimensions list on the left panel. |
| 10 |
Comparison operators |
You can the select the operators (example: equals, contains)for the dimensions and metrics |
| 11 |
Value to Choose |
You can enter a value for the dimension or segment or event. |
| 12 |
And/Or/Then operators |
You can assign AND/OR/THEN operator between the containers or rules. You can define sequential segments using the THEN operator. |
| 13 |
Event Metrics (green sidebar) |
You can drag and rop the Event from the Events list. |
| 14 |
X (Delete) Option |
Allow you to delete the segment definition. |
| 15 |
Tagging Creation |
Create tags for your segments |
| 16 |
Save button for Segment |
You can save the segment |
| 17 |
Checking the Product Compatibility |
A small number of available segment criteria are not compatible with all Adobe Analytics tools. Tools that are compatible with the segment are indicated in this list. To make a segment compatible with all Adobe Analytics tools, try editing your criteria. |
| 18 |
Preview your Segment |
You can see 3 concentric circles with data which helps you to validate the segment instantly. |
| 19 |
Search for Data - dimensions/ segments/ event |
You can search dimensions, segments, or event from the search field. |
| 20 |
List of data chosen from dimensions/ segments/ event |
Shows the selected list accordingly. |
| 21 |
Select the Report Suite |
You can save the report under the report suite of your choice, though the segments can be selected universally. |
