xDB

xConnect Sitecore xDB

xDB.Tracker Identifier Missing

A persistent bug in Sitecore xConnect involves contact identifier management during merge operations. When two contacts merge, the system must select which identifiers to retain, but it frequently discards the...

Sitecore xDB xConnect

Are you losing your xDB data?

If you are on Sitecore 9.0 to 9.1.1 without patches, data loss may occur. Users should watch for specific error messages in their logs.

xConnect xDB Sitecore

Bonfire releases xDB Peek (Part 1)

Bonfire has unveiled xDB Peek, an evolved version of their analytics data transfer object project. This tool provides an accessible, styled interface for viewing comprehensive information about Sitecore website visitors....

xDB Sitecore

Bonfire releases xDB Peek (Part 2)

This installment continues from Part 1, diving into the breakdown of xDB Peek’s information categories and upcoming features.

xDB xConnect Sitecore

Add your xConnect facet to Experience Profile, the Lazy Way

The challenge of displaying xConnect facets in Sitecore’s Experience Profile traditionally involves complex, time-consuming processes. I discovered a faster solution using the EP Express Tab, an open-source Sitecore project that...

xDB xConnect Sitecore Facets

Reset a facet on an xConnect contact

This article addresses a technical challenge in Sitecore 9.x regarding facet management on xConnect contacts. In the earlier 8.2 version, developers could use a .Reset() extension method to clear facets,...

Sitecore xDB Digital Marketing

See your xDB marketing data in session

At Sugcon EU I inquired about how developers and marketers access their xDB data during active sessions. This involves viewing facets, patterns, profile calculations, marketing automation activities, and other metrics...

Sitecore xDB

Tracking anonymous users in xDB post 8.2 update 3

Sitecore implemented a significant configuration change affecting xDB tracking behavior. The system now restricts tracking to identified users by default—those who have logged in, clicked ExM links, or had Sitecore.Analytics.Tracker.Current.Session.Identify(identifier)...

xDB Personalization

Track, Identify and Personalize Visitors by Company

This article explains how B2B companies can identify website visitors and personalize their experiences. Using IP tracking services like Kickfire and Maxmind to identify companies visiting a website.

xDB Development

Multi-node xDB Facet

A previous post covered creating single-node facets for xDB to track contact information like name, company, and location. This article extends that concept to multi-entity facets using arrays, enabling tracking...

xDB Sitecore

Single node Facets in the xDB database

The xDB Mongo database collects essential data about each visitor to your Sitecore site. While it automatically tracks page clicks, time spent on pages, and user identity, its real strength...

Sitecore xDB

Order of Pipelines for the Analytics Tracker

I encountered challenges while developing a Tracker modification for Sitecore’s marketplace. The core issue involved determining which pipeline stage to use for custom code that calls an external API to...