Have you ever wished you could have natural conversations about your Local Falcon data with a fully custom AI assistant? Well, by integrating Local Falcon with SAP CoPilot (formerly SAP Start Assistant), you can! And the best part is that there's no coding required.
In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to connect your Local Falcon data to SAP's enterprise AI assistant using mostly point-and-click configuration.
Understanding What We're Building
Before we get started, let's make sure you're crystal-clear on exactly what we're aiming to do through this integration: create a custom AI assistant that can answer questions related to your local search performance, like, "How are our Chicago rankings trending?" or "What patterns do you see in our "emergency service" keyword performance?," by analyzing your Local Falcon data in real time.
This integration will allow you to:
- Perform natural language queries about your rankings
- Get AI-powered insights into local search performance
- Identify local search trends automatically
- Receive proactive alerts about ranking changes
Getting Started: The Basic Setup
First, let's get your Local Falcon data flowing into SAP's systems. Don't worry; this is all point-and-click!
Step 1: Connecting Your Data
Log in to SAP Analytics Cloud and follow these exact steps:
- Click "Create" > "Connection"
- Choose "REST API Connection"
- In the configuration panel, enter:
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- Add your Local Falcon API key
- Test the connection
Pro Tip: Make sure to name your connection something descriptive like "Local Falcon Production." You'll thank yourself later if you add more connections down the road!
Step 2: Creating Your Models
This is where we tell SAP CoPilot how to understand your data. In SAP Analytics Cloud:
- Navigate to "Modeler"
- Click "Create New Model"
- Choose "REST API Source"
Now here's the most important part; we need three separate models:
Locations Model:
- Select the "
/connected-locations" endpoint - Map these fields:
- Location Name
- Address
- Place ID
- Store Code
- Set refresh to "daily"
Rankings Model:
- Choose the "
/scan-reports" endpoint - Map these critical fields:
- Place ID
- Keyword
- Ranking
- Grid Size
- Scan Date
- Enable real-time refresh
Trends Model:
- Use the "
/trend-reports" endpoint - Include these fields:
- Historical Rankings
- Date Range
- Location Details
- Keywords
Making it Talk: SAP Copilot Configuration
Now comes the fun part; teaching SAP CoPilot to understand questions about your data.
Setting Up Your AI Assistant
- Open SAP CoPilot administration
- Create a new skill called "Local Falcon Analytics"
- Connect your data models
- Add training phrases
Here's where many people go wrong; don't skip adding the training phrases. Add plenty of variations, like:
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Pro Tip: Add location-specific phrases for your actual business locations. It makes the responses much more natural.
The Magic Happens: Example Conversations
Next, let's look at how your new AI assistant will actually work. These are real examples from a production setup:
Basic Performance Check
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Trend Analysis
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Making It Work Better: Best Practices
After setting up dozens of these integrations, here are the key things that we've found make the difference between a good setup and a great one:
Data Refresh Strategy
Don't just set it and forget it. Configure your refresh schedules like this:
- Location data: Daily refresh
- Rankings: Real-time during business hours
- Trends: Daily with weekly aggregation
Effective Queries
Teach your team to ask better questions:
- Be specific about locations
- Mention time periods when relevant
- Ask follow-up questions
- Use comparison requests
Regular Maintenance
Set up a simple maintenance schedule:
- Daily: Check data freshness
- Weekly: Review accuracy
- Monthly: Update location lists
- Quarterly: Full system review
When Things Go Wrong: Troubleshooting
Even the best setups occasionally have issues. Here's how to handle the most common ones:
Data Not Updating
- Check API key validity
- Verify connection settings
- Review rate limits
- Check error logs
Slow Responses
- Review data model optimization
- Check scheduling conflicts
- Clean up old data
- Verify index settings
Poor Quality Answers
- Add more training phrases
- Review data mapping
- Check permission settings
- Clear system cache
Taking It Further: Leveraging Advanced Features
Once you're comfortable with the basics, try using these advanced features:
Custom Alerts
Set up notifications for:
- Ranking drops over 3 positions
- New competitors appearing
- Grid coverage gaps
- Performance anomalies
Automated Reports
Schedule regular insights, including:
- Weekly performance summaries
- Monthly trend analysis
- Competitor movement reports
- Optimization recommendations
Conclusion: Your Next Steps
Integrating Local Falcon with SAP CoPilot provides you and your team with an additional tool that can help make your local SEO data more accessible and actionable.
Here's a summary of the basic steps needed to start using this powerful integration:
- Set up your data connection
- Create your models
- Configure basic queries
- Test thoroughly
- Train your team
Keep in mind that the AI gets smarter the more you use it! So start with simple queries and gradually move on to more complex analyses as you and your team become comfortable with its capabilities to get even more out of this integration.
Ready To Get Started?
Begin with the data connection setup and work your way carefully and patiently through each step, making sure to take your time when adding the training phrases, as they're the foundation of good AI interactions. And remember, you can always come back to this guide as you build out your system!
If you need any additional assistance, SAP Support can help with CoPilot issues, while Local Falcon support can help with API-related questions. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need a helping hand; this integration is powerful enough to be worth getting right!
Lastly, if you're looking for instant AI-powered insights into your local search performance, you can always try talking about your data with Falcon Assist, Local Falcon's built-in AI copilot for all things local SEO.
