In this example, you will compare data from Instagram and Twitter to see if there is a common follower between the two social media accounts, so that you can find those similarities. If you need to find differences instead, you can select Show differences for the Comparison type in Step 6.
The steps below detail how to compare data from two separate connectors. This scenario compares two standard connector lists using the common field Name.
First, you will create the Comparison List Container, and then select which lists you will be comparing. Finally, you will configure your comparison list to show the data important to you.
1. From the main menu, select Connectors.
2. Select the Edit icon next to the connector that you would like the compare list to show up under.
3. Select Custom lists on the left navigation pane.
4. If you have not created a custom list for this connector yet, you will have the options shown below. Select Compare lists.
If you have already created custom lists for the connector, you will see your custom lists here and Add custom list. Select Add custom list and then select Compare list from the dropdown.
For more information on each type of list, please see the following Knowledge Base article: Getting to know custom lists.
5. The Comparison list setup wizard will open. You can enter all the information you need to create the list here.
Name – Enter a name for your comparison list.
Comparison type – Select if you want the list to show the difference between the two lists you are comparing, or the difference between the two lists.
Group – Select a group to add your comparison list to.
Connector – Select the connector that contains the list you are comparing from and comparing to.
Group – Select the group that contains the list you are comparing from and comparing to.
List – Select the list that you are comparing from and comparing to.
From/To field – Select the field that you are comparing from and comparing to.
6. Select Add list once you have completed the wizard.
7. Select Fields in the navigation pane. The fields you selected to compare will display on the Comparison fields tab. If you want to add another field to compare, select Add comparison field.
8. Select Display field. Then select Click here to add display fields. Select the fields you would like to add to your list and then select Add.
9. After you have added the fields to compare and have set your fields to display on the list, you can now set your default fields for your list. Select Default fields in the navigation pane. Select Click here to add default fields. Select the fields you want as default fields and then select Add.
10. After you selected your default fields, your list is ready to be used by creating a new tab. From the Popdock homepage, select Add new tab. Select the Connector in which you added the compare list.
Next, select the Group you added your list to.
Then select your comparison list from the dropdown list and select Default View for the favorite.
Select Add.
You have now created a compare list. You can filter, sort, export, or take action from your report.
Questions on comparison lists? Email support at support@eonesolutions.com