In Salesforce Marketing Cloud Interaction Studio (Marketing Cloud Personalization), pageType is a critical concept for defining the structure and behavior of web pages. A web developer can specify several components by using pageType, enabling Interaction Studio to properly capture data, define user interactions, and deliver personalized content.
1. Item Actions
What It Is:Developers define item actions to specify the types of actions that users can take on the page. These actions allow Interaction Studio to track specific user behaviors and interactions with items (e.g., clicking, adding to cart, or viewing details).
Purpose:
To enable the platform to log user activity for analytics and personalization.
To define actionable items on the page for recommendations or offers.
Example:
A developer sets up " Add to Cart " and " View Product " actions for product pages.
Documentation Reference:Item Actions in Interaction Studio.
2. Content Zones
What It Is:Content zones are specific areas on a web page where personalized content can be dynamically displayed. Developers define these zones by pageType to ensure personalized content is delivered in the correct location.
Purpose:
To designate sections of a webpage for personalization.
To enable seamless integration of Interaction Studio ' s campaigns and recommendations.
Example:
A developer defines a " Hero Banner Zone " or " Sidebar Recommendations Zone " for a pageType associated with a homepage or product page.
Documentation Reference:Defining Content Zones.
3. Capturing Attribute
What It Is:Capturing attributes involves defining data fields or properties that Interaction Studio should capture when a pageType is loaded. These attributes provide context about the user, items, or page to support personalization and analytics.
Purpose:
To enrich Interaction Studio's dataset with key metadata for better targeting and reporting.
To capture information like product IDs, categories, or user actions on specific page types.
Example:
A developer captures attributes such as " Product Name, " " Category, " or " Price " on a product page.
Documentation Reference:Capturing Attributes in Interaction Studio.
Why Other Options Are Not Correct
B). Campaign:
Campaigns are created and managed separately in Interaction Studio. They are not a component of pageType.
Reference: Campaign Setup in Interaction Studio.
C). Goals:
Goals refer to specific outcomes or KPIs defined within Interaction Studio campaigns, not something defined by pageType.
Reference: Defining Goals in Interaction Studio.
Documentation Reference
PageType Configuration in Interaction Studio.