Glossary

Personalization

Personalization is the process of tailoring content, products and services to match the specific needs, behaviors and preferences of individual users. It combines structured data, analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver experiences that feel relevant, intuitive and human.

Description

Personalization turns information into interaction. It uses data – from past behaviors and preferences to location and device – to anticipate what a user might need next. When done well, personalization creates meaningful digital experiences that feel natural, timely and consistent across every channel.

In content management, personalization relies on structured content and semantic intelligence. Systems such as Tridion use metadata and knowledge graphs to understand relationships between users, content and context. This allows organizations to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time – in the right language and format. Personalization extends beyond marketing. In service and support environments, AI-driven insights help deliver more efficient, contextual help for customers and technicians alike. By connecting content, data and intent, personalization enhances understanding on both sides of the interaction.

Example use cases

  • Experience: Deliver dynamic, context-aware web and app content.
  • Recommendations: Suggest relevant options based on user history and behavior.
  • Support: Provide tailored responses or guides aligned with user needs.
  • Training: Offer personalized learning paths based on skill level and performance.
  • Knowledge: Present content based on topic relevance and user role.

Key benefits

Engagement
Build stronger relationships through relevant, resonant experiences.
Efficiency
Reduce search and support time by surfacing the most useful content automatically.
Satisfaction
Improve customer and employee experience through targeted delivery.
Insight
Turn behavioral data into actionable understanding.
Insight
Use AI and structured content to deliver personalization at enterprise scale.

RWS perspective

At RWS, personalization is more than targeted marketing – it’s about creating understanding at scale. Our Tridion platform enables enterprises to manage and deliver personalized experiences across global markets through structured content, metadata and AI-powered automation.

By integrating Semantic AI and knowledge graphs, Tridion identifies relationships between people, topics and intent. This helps organizations go beyond demographic segmentation to deliver content that truly reflects context and meaning. Whether it’s improving online support, guiding buyers or helping technicians solve problems faster, RWS helps businesses personalize every experience with clarity and confidence – powered by human understanding and intelligent technology.