Adding a Variable

To add a variable, follow the steps below:

1. From the Left Nav Menu, click Setup > Variables.
   
   
2. On the Variables page, click Add.
   
   
3. In the Create Variable pop-up window, enter the Name of the variable.
   
4. From the Data Type drop-down list, select String to accept text input or Number to accept numeric input in the field.
   
   
5. From the Source Type drop-down list, select a source type.
   
   All parameters listed below help you track the performance of the Experience or Hub they are associated with.
   • Cookie: Select this source type to track a user session or store information that should be remembered about the user, such as preferences or shopping cart details.
   • Hidden Field: Use this to submit data that isn’t entered by the user but is essential for managing user-related information. 
   • JavaScript Variable: Define a JavaScript variable to make it a part of your page source.
   • JavaScript Function: Invoke a custom JavaScript function to generate or fetch data.
   • URL Parameter: Extract data from the URL query string parameters.
     
     Important: You can define the value of the variable using the Who tab of an Experience or Hubs > Recommendation Rules.
     
     
6. After selecting a Source Type, you’ll be prompted to provide the variable name.
    
7. Click Create.
   
   
8. The created variable appears in the Variable listing page.
   

Related Topics:

Editing a Variable

Deleting a Variable

Searching Variables