When is the decay rate actually applied to the Contact Behaviour Profile? Daily, weekly, monthly?
According to martin miles, and martin davies it is per interaction.
Is that configurable somewhere?
Martin Miles PDF presentation says at a given rate
, which can be specified in using the rules engine. I'll update answer as to how this works, when I get a chance.
A visitor’s behavior profile from their previous visit can now influence personalization rules in their current and future visit. Behavior Profiling are now stored both on the Interaction and Contact. Behavior Profile on the Contact can
decay
at a given rateper interaction
.
Source: Martin Mile Presentation PDF (page 17)
Profiles items now have a
"Decay Rate"
field which specifies the percentage by which a contact's profile score shoulddecrease
at the start ofeach interaction
.
Source: Martin Davies Blog Post