Automated Integration of Partner Products

Abstract

Automated integration of partner products in connection with a web analytics application is facilitated. A list of available partner products is displayed, and the user is provided with an opportunity to select one or more of the displayed partner products. A wizard is presented, allowing the user to configure the partner product by specifying and mapping metrics, dimensions, and the like. Partner product integration then takes place automatically, thereby simplifying the process by which such integrations can be implemented.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Figures provide an illustration of a technique for implementing the present invention according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are screen shots depicting a user interface for adding marketing applications to a web analytics tool.

FIG. 3 is a screen shot depicting a dialog box for configuring a marketing application.

FIG. 4 is a screen shot depicting a list of various types of solution partners, including information and instructions for each.

FIG. 5 is a screen shot depicting steps for integrating a partner that is not currently part of a solution network.

FIG. 6 is a graphical depiction of the relationship between a web analytics tool and various partners.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart depicting a current method for integrating a partner with a web analytics tool.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart depicting an enhanced method for integrating a partner with a web analytics tool.

FIGS. 9A and 9B depict two examples of a UI navigation scheme for a software application that implements the present invention.

FIG. 10 depicts an example of a partners home page, as may be displayed in connection with the Partners Tab box of FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 depicts a detail of the top section of the partners home page shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 depicts a detail of the bottom section of the partners home page shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 13 depicts an example of step 1 of a configuration wizard as may be displayed if the user is a first-time visitor.

FIG. 14 depicts an example of step 2 of a configuration wizard as may be displayed if the user is a first-time visitor.

FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C depict an example of steps 1 to 3 of a partner data sources wizard.

FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C depict an example of steps 4 to 6 of a partner data sources wizard.

FIG. 17 depicts an example of a screen for viewing and editing the customer's marketing world.

FIG. 18 depicts a detail of the top section of the screen shown in FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 depicts an alternative example of a screen for viewing and editing the customer's marketing world.

FIG. 20 depicts another alternative example of a screen for viewing and editing the customer's marketing world.

FIG. 21 depicts an example of a screen for viewing and editing partner information in a partner showcase.

FIG. 22 depicts an example of a screen for viewing and activating partner integrations.

FIG. 23 depicts an example of a screen for showing integration resources.

FIG. 24 depicts an example of a screen for showing integration tools.

Claims

1. A method for integrating at least one partner product in a web analytics application, comprising: displaying a selection of at least one available partner product;receiving user selection of at least one displayed partner product;receiving input indicating a desired configuration for the selected at least one partner product;performing automatic integration of the selected at least one partner product to enable data flow between the selected at least one partner product and the web analytics application; andgenerating output indicating successful automatic integration.