Creating a custom profile dimension creating-a-custom-profile-dimension
Reports can also be created and managed based on custom profile data created during the profile custom resource extension.
In this example, we want to create the custom profile field Loyalty programs which will be divided into three levels: gold, silver and bronze. This custom profile will then be extended to be able to use it as a custom profile dimension in dynamic reports.
Step 1: Create a new profile field step-1--create-a-new-profile-field
We first need to create the new profile field Loyalty program that will assign loyalty level to our recipients: gold, silver or bronze.
To do so:
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From the advanced menu, select Administration > Development > Custom resources then the Profile (profile) custom resource.
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From the Data structure tab, in the Fields category, click the Add field button.
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Enter the Label, ID and select the custom resource Type. Here, we selected Text since recipients will have the choice between gold, silver and bronze.
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Click the
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Here, we need to specify the authorized values by checking Specify a list of authorized valued and create each value by clicking Create element.
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Enter the Label and Value then click Add. For this example, we need to create the value gold, silver and bronze. Click Confirm when done.
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Select the Screen definition tab. In the Detail screen configuration drop-down, check Add personalized fields section to create a new section in our profile.
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Click the Add an element button to create your new section. Select the Type: Input field, Value or List, then the field to add in this new section.
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You can also add a title to your section in the field Customize the title of the section where the fields will be displayed.
Click Save when the configuration is done.
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From the advanced menu, select Administration > Development > Publication to start publishing your custom resource.
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Click Prepare publication then when the preparation is done, click the Publish button.
Your new profile field is now ready to be used and selected by your recipients.
Step 2: Extend the sending logs with the profile field step-2--extend-the-sending-logs-with-the-profile-field
Now that your profile field is created, we need to extend the sending logs with our profile field to create the associated custom profile dimension in dynamic reports.
Before extending the log with our profile field, make sure that the PII window was accepted to have access to the Sending logs extension tab. For more on this, refer to this page.
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From the advanced menu, select Administration > Development > Custom resources then the Profile (profile) custom resource.
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Open the Sending logs extension drop-down.
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Click the Create element button.
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Select your previously created field and click Confirm.
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Check Add this field in Dynamic reporting as a new dimension to create your custom profile dimension.
This option is only available if the PII window was accepted. For more on this, refer to this page.
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Click Add then save your custom resource.
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Since the custom resource was modified, we need to publish it to implement the new changes.
From the advanced menu, select Administration > Development > Publication to start publishing your custom resource.
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Click Prepare publication then when the preparation is done, click the Publish button.
Your custom profile is now available as a custom profile dimension in your reports.
Now that your field has been created and that sending logs have been extended with this profile field, you can start targeting recipients in deliveries.
Step 3: Create a delivery targeting recipients enrolled in the loyalty program step-3--create-a-delivery-targeting-recipients-enrolled-in-the-loyalty-program
Once your profile field is published, you can start your delivery. In this example, we want to target every recipient enrolled in the loyalty program.
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From the Marketing activities tab, click Create then select Email.
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Choose an Email type then enter your email’s properties.
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To target recipient enrolled in the loyalty program, drag and drop the Profiles (attributes) activity.
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Select your previously created field from the Field drop-down.
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Select your Filter conditions. Here, we want to target recipients who are part of one of the three loyalty program’s levels.
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Click Confirm then when done filtering, click Next.
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Define and personalize the message content, sender name and subject. For more information on email creation refer to this page.
Then, click Create.
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When ready, you can preview and send your message. For more information on how to prepare and send your message, refer to this page.
Once your email is correctly sent to your selected recipients, you can start filtering your data and track the success of your delivery with reports.
Step 4: Create a dynamic report to filter recipients with the custom profile dimension step-4--create-a-dynamic-report-to-filter-recipients-with-the-custom-profile-dimension
After sending your delivery, you can breakdown reports using your custom profile dimension from the Profile table.
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From the Reports tab, select an out-of-the-box report or click the Create button to start one from scratch.
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In the Dimensions category, click Profile then drag and drop your custom Loyalty program profile dimension to your freeform table.
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Drag and drop the Processed/Sent and Open metrics to start filtering your data.
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Drag and drop a visualization in your workspace if needed.
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