Through advanced algorithms and machine learning, smart search software can understand user intent to deliver relevant and personalized results, both improving the customer experience and increasing sales.
But how do you validate that the data powering those smart search capabilities is up to date?
Traditionally, it was tough. Now, using a Data Activation platform like Census, you can sync first-party product and catalog data to a smart-search platform like Algolia.
Of course, this connection allows for more accurate and relevant search results for customers, improving their overall search experience and increasing the likelihood of a purchase.
Plus, by combining your data warehouse and Census to power your smart search platform you will see:
Getting started is painless:
1. Connect to Algolia in Census: Navigate to the Connections page. Then, select the Add Service button and choose Algolia from the dropdown menu. Enter your Algolia credentials and select Connect.
2. Create Your Model: Head to the Models page and choose the SQL queries or dbt models that include the data you want to display in Algolia. Here are a few suggestions for the type of data to select:
Once you've created your model, select Save.
3. Go to the Syncs page and select the Add Sync button. This will bring you to a wizard that guides you through building a data mapping.
In the "What data do you want to sync?" section:
In the "Where do you want to sync data to?" section:
In the "How should changes to the source be synced?" section:
Finally, in the "Which Fields should be updated?" section, pick the fields you want to update in the mapper. For each field in your Algolia instance, you can select a column from your model. Preview what will happen when you start the sync, and select the "Run Sync Now" checkbox to initiate an initial sync and choose a schedule afterward.
4. Verify That the Data Is in Algolia: Head back to Algolia and view an object in an Index that you expect to be updated. If everything worked correctly, you should see your data in Algolia.
That's it! In just a few short steps, you've connected Census to Algolia and enabled your warehouse's data to be searchable via Algolia.
What’s next?
Now, you can use this data to: