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How the Yext Knowledge Graph Powers Brand Experiences
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Navigating the Knowledge Graph
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Module 3
Introduction to Entities and Entity Types
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Module 4
Introduction to Fields
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Module 5
Data Modeling in Yext
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Module 6
Ways to Update Data in Yext
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Module 7
Data Connectors
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Module 8
Yext Site Crawler & Crawler Connector
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Uploading Data Files to Yext
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Embedded Fields
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Entity Templates
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Module 12
Scheduled Updates
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Entity Export
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Customize Field Sections & Entity Previews
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Folders and Labels
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Users
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Content Suggestions and Approvals
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Knowledge Graph Final Challenge
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How AI-Powered Search Impacts the Customer Journey
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How the Yext Knowledge Graph Powers Brand Experiences
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Introduction to Entities and Entity Types
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Data Modeling in Yext
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Ways to Update Data in Yext
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Introduction to SEO
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Why Landing Pages are Important
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Why AI-Powered Search is Important
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Intro to Search
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Introduction to Entities and Entity Types | Yext Hitchhikers Platform

Entities are the foundation of data modeling in Yext. Learn what entities and entity types are and how to use them properly.

What you'll learn

  • What is an entity?
  • The differences between custom vs. built-in entity types
  • How to enable and disable entity types in your account
  • How to create custom entity types
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30 minutes 140 points
Part of:
knowledge-graph
product-basics

Unit 1: Entities and Entity Types

5 min, 20 points
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Unit 2: Managing and Creating Entity Types

5 min, 20 points
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Module Assessment

20 min, 100 points
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30 minutes 140 points
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