Adding a Variable

To add a variable:

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. Select String for accepting text input or Number to accept numeric input into the field from the Data Type drop-down list.
   
   
5. Select the source type from the Source Type drop-down list.
   
   
6. Click the Source Type drop-down list and select the source type. All parameters listed below help you track the performance of the Experience or Hub they are associated with.
   • Cookie: Select a cookie as source type to track a user session, or store anything that should be remembered about the user, such as user preferences and shopping card details.
   • Hidden Field: Use hidden fields to submit data that is not entered by the user but is relevant to managing the user.
   • Java Script Variable: Define a JavaScript variable to make it a part of your page source.
   • JavaScript Function: Define a JavaScript function that performs tasks or calculations that derive a value.
   • URL Parameter: Use the URL parameter to pass session data to the Hushly server to manage the user.
     
     Important: You can define the value of the variable using the Who tab of an Experience or Hubs > Recommendation Rules.
     
     
7.  Enter the variable name.
   
   
8. Click Create.
   
   
9. The created Variable field is displayed in the list of variables on the Setup > Variables page.