> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.permutive.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Previewing Classifications

> How to preview content classifications before building Contextual Cohorts

## Overview

This guide shows you how to preview how a classification provider analyzes your content. Previewing classifications helps you understand what data will be available for cohort targeting before you start building.

<Info>
  **Prerequisites:**

  * Access to the Permutive Dashboard
  * Provider availability varies: some providers (such as IBM Watson and TextRazor) allow previewing without credentials, while others (such as OS Data Solutions) require the provider to be enabled first
</Info>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Catalog">
    Navigate to *Contextual > Catalog*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open preview">
    Hover over a provider tile and click *Preview*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter URL">
    Enter a URL from your site and click *Classify*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review results">
    Review the classification results, filtering by dimension type (categories, keywords, entities, concepts, sentiment, emotion).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Test multiple content types**: Preview classifications across different sections and content types on your site to understand the full range of targeting options available.
</Tip>

## Understanding Classification Results

When you preview a URL, you'll see results organized by dimension type:

| Dimension  | Description                                          |
| :--------- | :--------------------------------------------------- |
| Categories | Topic classifications (e.g., Sports > Soccer)        |
| Keywords   | Important terms extracted from the content           |
| Entities   | Named entities (people, places, organizations)       |
| Concepts   | Abstract themes and ideas                            |
| Sentiment  | Overall emotional tone (positive, negative, neutral) |
| Emotion    | Specific emotions (joy, anger, sadness, etc.)        |

Each result includes a confidence score where applicable, helping you decide whether to set minimum confidence thresholds when building cohorts.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Creating Contextual Cohorts" icon="plus" href="/guides/signals/cohorts/contextual/creating-contextual-cohorts">
    Build cohorts using classifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Back to Contextual Cohorts" icon="arrow-left" href="/products/signals/cohorts/contextual">
    Return to product overview
  </Card>
</CardGroup>