Analysis of errors in pixelation and assignment

In order to get correct analysis results, meaningful and correct data has to be submitted to Mapp. This article helps you to identify errors in the implementation of the pixel and assignment problems in an early stage. It aims at creating meaningful error reports, that allow for a quick check in daily business.

Categorization errors

By using categories it is possible to submit additional information to Mapp Intelligence.

These are the dimensions, that can be categorized:

Prior to the measurement of categories, these have to be set up in Mapp via Mapp Q3 > Configuration > Categories.

Categories are only read out on the first access of the dimension.

The example shows, that the page "en.topics" is always assigned to the main category - even if another value would be submitted in a later access.

Error types

The dimension is not assigned to a category

Possible reasons:

• The category was not yet set up in Mapp at the time of the first access.
• The category was not submitted to Mapp (possibly only at the first access).
• Incorrect setup of the category.
  Correct datatype? If a text is submitted for the datatype "Figure", this will not be measured.

The dimension is assigned to a wrong category

Possible reasons:

• The category was incorrectly submitted (possibly only at the first access).
• Categories are used in a wrong way: No changing information for a dimension can be submitted. For doing so, for example, parameters could be used.

Error analysis

Wrong assignments cannot be analyzed in a standardized way. Therefore, we focus on the analysis of missing assignments.

Categories of the datatype "Text"

In the case of a missing assignment, dimensions are depicted with a hyphen in the analysis.

Thus, missing assignments can be detected via filtering.

Access the analysis of the dimension (e.g. Navigation > Pages > Pages). Filter the analysis on the corresponding category and use the filter phrase "-".

Categories of the datatype "Figure"

In case of a missing assignment, dimensions are depicted with a "0". Filtering is possible via the metric "Qty [category name]".

Access the analysis of the dimension (e.g. Navigation > Pages > Pages). Filter the analysis with the metric "Qty [category name]" equal "0".

Possibilities for adjustment

Due to the unique assignment of one value, it is possible to correct not or incorrectly assigned data even retroactively.

Import via Excel

1. Export of the category (Mapp Q3 > Configuration > Categories)

2. The assignment of the dimensions to the categories is done in the Excel file

When doing so, placeholders can be used.

Example: All pages, that start with "themen", are assigned to the content group Main Category "topics".

3. The file is imported again

Optionally, the import can be repeated on a daily basis (only possible when using placeholders). The upload is done with the next account update.

The status can be viewed via "Show Current Imports". Also, possible errors are shown there.

Resetting the configurations

Optionally, the assignments can be reset.

1. For doing so go to Mapp Q3 > Configuration > Categories and click on the import/export button again.

2. Now choose the tab "Reset".

If this option is not available in your account, please refer to your Mapp contact.

Errors in setting parameters

By using parameters it is possible to submit additional information to Mapp.

These are the dimensions, that can be parameterized:

Contrary to categories, this information does not have to be unique. Parameters are read out at every access, not only with the initial one. As a consequence, a retroactive adjustment of the data is not possible.

Error types

The parameter is not measured or measured too infrequently

Possible reasons:

• Incorrect setup of the parameter.
  Correct datatype? If a text is submitted for the datatype "Figure", this will not be measured.
  Correct number of parameter values? If multiple values are submitted but only one single value is configured, only the first value is saved for each request.
• The metric is not configured correctly.

The parameter is measured too often

Possible reasons:

• Parameters are submitted multiple times for one dimension. Filtering (e.g. on one specific page) or using a different metric (e.g. "Visits", in order to count the parameter only once per visit) could be a solution.

Error analysis

Not or only rarely measured parameters cannot be analyzed in a standardized way. Therefore, we focus on the analysis of parameter submissions, that happens too often.

Parameters of the datatype "Text"

For the analysis, we recommend the creation of a pivot table. For the first dimension choose the parameter and then the dimension. Thus, only elements of the dimension are depicted, for which the parameter was measured. Then, choose a suitable metric.

We can see in the example, that the page parameter "rubric" was measured on the pages "knigge" and "topics".

Parameters of the datatype "Figure"

The metric "Qty [parameter name]" depicts, how often the parameter was set.

Access the analysis of the dimension (e.g. Navigation > Pages > Pages). Filter the analysis with the metric "Qty [parameter name]":

As a result, you get all elements of the dimension that were measured with this parameter.

Errors in the e-commerce section

The measurement of products with a product status as well as orders are counted to the e-commerce section.

Error types

Product status not captured or captured incorrectly

Possible reasons:

• Errors in pixelation

Number of orders is not correct

Possible reasons:

• Too many orders measured: Orders generated on other pages, too.
• Too little orders measured: Pixel not integrated at the very top of the order confirmation page.

Unknown order numbers

Possible reasons:

• Order value is set without an order number. In this case, Mapp automatically generates an order number.

Error analysis

Analysis of error product status

Analyze product status per product

Access the analysis E-Commerce > Products and add the following metrics:

• "Qty Product Views": depicts the product status "view"
• "Qty Product List Position": depicts the product status "list"
• "Qty Product Added to Cart": depicts the product status "add"
• "Qty Purchased Products": depicts the product status "conf"

Errors in the product status might occur, when the following is NOT true:

Qty Product Views > Qty Products Added to Cart > Qty Purchased Products

On which wrong pages purchased products are measured

For evaluation access the analysis Navigation > Pages > Pages.

Use the following filter with the page name of your order confirmation page. In this example, the order confirmation page is called "en.orderconfirmation".

In the case of a correct pixelation, no pages should be depicted.

Product views on pages, that should not measure any product views

Access the analysis Navigation > Pages > Pages.

Use the following filter with the part of the name of your product view pages. In this example, the string "productview" is included in the name of all product view pages.

In case of a correct pixelation, no pages should be depicted.

Analysis of errors number of orders

Purchased products without order

Access the analysis E-Commerce > Purchased Products. Use the following filter, to limit the analysis to purchased products without order IDs:

In case of a correct pixelation, no products should be depicted.

On which wrong pages orders are measured

Access the analysis Navigation > Pages > Pages.

Use the following filter with the page name of your order confirmation page. In this example, the order confirmation page is called "en.orderconfirmation".

In case of a correct pixelation, no pages should be depicted.