The Widget Preview allows you to validate your recommendation strategies with confidence before going live.
It is a powerful diagnostic tool within the XO Console. It allows you to visualize exactly what products will be displayed to a specific user, in a specific context, according to your merchandising rules and algorithms.
It is a powerful diagnostic tool within the XO Console. It allows you to visualize exactly what products will be displayed to a specific user, in a specific context, according to your merchandising rules and algorithms.
How to use the Widget Preview
Activating the Simulator
- Go to Merchandising > Widgets.
- Select the widget you wish to test.
- Navigate to the Merchandising tab.
- Toggle the Preview switch to “ON”.
Configuring the Identity
To see personalized recommendations, you must simulate a specific shopper:
- Identity Repository: Choose the source of your user IDs (e.g., idrcu or email).
- Profile ID: Enter a known user ID from your database to see recommendations tailored to their specific browsing history and preferences.
Setting the Item Context
Item Contexts allow you to partition your catalog into distinct segments when attributes, such as price or stock levels, vary based on the shopper’s location or profile.
- Select a context (e.g., default, homepage, pdp) to see how your rules adapt to different parts of your website.
Injecting Dynamic Variables
If your rules depend on dynamic data (like the product currently being viewed), use the Variables section:
- Click Add a variable.
- Enter the key (e.g.,
$productId) and the value you want to simulate (e.g.,sku_998877). - This triggers any rules linked to that specific product ID.
Using Preview History
- Click the History button to view and instantly apply your last 10 simulation configurations without wasting time on re-typing IDs.
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