https://community.sinch.com/t5/Conversation-API/What-are-some-ways-to-use-the-metadata-parameter-in-Conversation/ta-p/8180 <DIV class="lia-message-template-content-zone"> <P>The metadata parameter in the Conversation API allows you to pass information on messages, conversations, and contacts. Metadata can be compared to a tag in that it provides information on the message or contact but is not a part of the message itself.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The metadata field is a string up to 1024 long.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H3>A few ways other users have used the metadata fields:</H3> <UL> <LI>Distinguish messaging campaigns from one another using a code</LI> <LI>Assign various codes to departments to know who sent the message</LI> <LI>Distinguish one messaging author from another</LI> <LI>Additional validation security</LI> <LI>Specify an objective of the message sent</LI> <LI>Name groups of contacts</LI> <LI>More specific regional information on a group of contacts.</LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Retrieving self-appointed metadata can become a powerful tool when reviewing analytics.</P> </DIV> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:37:15 GMT Michelle_Peruskie 2021-09-30T14:37:15Z https://community.sinch.com/t5/Conversation-API/What-are-some-ways-to-use-the-metadata-parameter-in-Conversation/ta-p/8180 <DIV class="lia-message-template-content-zone"> <P>The metadata parameter in the Conversation API allows you to pass information on messages, conversations, and contacts. Metadata can be compared to a tag in that it provides information on the message or contact but is not a part of the message itself.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>The metadata field is a string up to 1024 long.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H3>A few ways other users have used the metadata fields:</H3> <UL> <LI>Distinguish messaging campaigns from one another using a code</LI> <LI>Assign various codes to departments to know who sent the message</LI> <LI>Distinguish one messaging author from another</LI> <LI>Additional validation security</LI> <LI>Specify an objective of the message sent</LI> <LI>Name groups of contacts</LI> <LI>More specific regional information on a group of contacts.</LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Retrieving self-appointed metadata can become a powerful tool when reviewing analytics.</P> </DIV> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:37:15 GMT https://community.sinch.com/t5/Conversation-API/What-are-some-ways-to-use-the-metadata-parameter-in-Conversation/ta-p/8180 Michelle_Peruskie 2021-09-30T14:37:15Z