{"id":196581,"date":"2025-07-25T06:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/?p=196581"},"modified":"2025-07-14T18:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:11:37","slug":"all-about-building-dashboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-building-dashboard","title":{"rendered":"How to Build an effective dashboard?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"196581\" class=\"elementor elementor-196581\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdd3eda e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"fdd3eda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a620930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a620930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><b>Are you looking to better manage your activities, but your data is scattered and difficult to interpret? Creating a dashboard is the ideal solution to centralize information, monitor your indicators in real-time, and make informed decisions. In this article, learn how to create a relevant, clear, and customized dashboard.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0176a6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"0176a6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-149f31a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"149f31a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">What is a dashboard?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad1efb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cad1efb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd0f82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdd0f82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before designing anything, let&#8217;s take a moment to understand <\/span><b>what a dashboard really is, commonly referred to as a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/dashboard-what-is-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dashboard is <\/span><b>a visual tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that summarizes your key data into a clear, often graphical interface. It allows you to <\/span><b>see at a glance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what&#8217;s working, what&#8217;s deviating, and what requires your attention. Practically, everything is at your fingertips, making it easy to access your business data.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Our opinion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s an indispensable tool for anyone aiming to <\/span><b>manage a project, an activity, or a business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with method and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42133a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42133a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a dashboard used for?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d0129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3d0129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re still wondering about its benefits, here are <\/span><b>the concrete advantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continuous performance monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without the hassle of sifting through extensive Excel sheets.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quickly identifying discrepancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between your targets and actual outcomes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Streamlining communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between teams or with stakeholders.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilitating decision-making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to a comprehensive view.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Achieving clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where raw data often leads to confusion.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centralizing information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you&#8217;re no longer operating in the dark.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><br \/><b>In short<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a good dashboard saves you <\/span><b>time, peace of mind, and better insight into your data.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f5a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13f5a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In what contexts to use it? (HR, finance, marketing, etc.)\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d859b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d859b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dashboard is a <\/span><b>cross-functional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool utilized across various fields. Here are some examples to better visualize its usefulness according to different professions:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6500223 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6500223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\">\r\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\">\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th>Service \/ Department<\/th>\r\n        <th>Dashboard Usage<\/th>\r\n        <th>Example Indicators<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td><strong>Human Resources (HR)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n        <td>Monitoring employees, training, and workplace well-being<\/td>\r\n        <td>Turnover rate, absenteeism, number of trainings completed<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td><strong>Finance<\/strong><\/td>\r\n        <td>Budget control, profitability, and financial forecasting<\/td>\r\n        <td>EBITDA, net margin, expenses by category<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td><strong>Marketing<\/strong><\/td>\r\n        <td>Tracking campaigns and customer satisfaction<\/td>\r\n        <td>Click-through rate, conversions, advertising ROI<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td><strong>Production<\/strong><\/td>\r\n        <td>Optimization of lead times, costs, and quality<\/td>\r\n        <td>Reject rate, cycle time, productivity<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td><strong>Management \/ Strategy<\/strong><\/td>\r\n        <td>Overall performance management and strategic planning<\/td>\r\n        <td>Global KPIs, cross-departmental insights, summary dashboards<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae71b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aae71b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_39_27.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-196584\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_39_27.png 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_39_27-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_39_27-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_39_27-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46a141 elementor-align-center button-principale elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c46a141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn how to use a dashboard<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55199ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"55199ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b675780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b675780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Why build a dashboard?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95c31e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95c31e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4abcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b4abcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Key performance indicators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or KPIs, are crucial to any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-driven-definition-benefits-and-methods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data-driven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategy. Without them, you&#8217;re navigating in the dark.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a dashboard enables you to <\/span><b>consolidate your KPIs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>track them regularly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You&#8217;ll know if your actions are yielding results or if you need to adjust your efforts. Don&#8217;t let your data languish in an Excel file. Give them a strategic role!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dcd50a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8dcd50a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To gain visibility and responsiveness<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba71b6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba71b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A robust dashboard provides you with <\/span><b>immediate visibility of your operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can instantly determine whether everything is running smoothly or if corrective measures are needed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This comprehensive view allows you to <\/span><b>respond faster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eliminating the need to wait for the next monthly report.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3468440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3468440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To facilitate decision-making<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21f42d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e21f42d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know it \u2013 making decisions based on &#8220;instinct&#8221; is no longer sufficient. A dashboard provides you with <\/span><b>a concrete, reliable, and updated basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make informed decisions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You gain objectivity, better anticipate issues, and most importantly, you can <\/span><b>justify your decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more easily to your team or management.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6182f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"a6182f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8570afc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8570afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">What are the different types of dashboards?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8927dd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8927dd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before building a dashboard, you should determine its intended purpose. Here is a clear comparison to help you understand more clearly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-073e6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"073e6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\">\r\n        <th style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\">Dashboard Type<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\">Main Objective<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\">Update Frequency<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\">Example Indicators<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Operational<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Track daily actions<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Daily or weekly<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Processing time, action volume<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Strategic<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Guide long-term decisions<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Monthly or quarterly<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">ROI, customer satisfaction, overall efficiency<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Financial<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Control economic results<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Monthly or at each closing<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Revenue, margin, profitability<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\">\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Sales<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Manage sales performance<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Weekly to monthly<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Sales, conversion rate, average basket<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">HR<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Improve personnel management<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Monthly<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px;\">Absenteeism, turnover, salary cost<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a66dfc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a66dfc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_42_42.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-196585\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_42_42.png 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_42_42-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_42_42-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_42_42-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869f9a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"869f9a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, each dashboard has its specific function. If you manage a field team, the <\/span><b>operational<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard is likely what you&#8217;re looking for. If you focus more on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-business-strategy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>strategic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard will provide a crucial overview. The <\/span><b>financial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard is essential for maintaining budgetary guidelines, while the <\/span><b>commercial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard helps adjust your actions based on outcomes. For HR purposes, as your company scales, the <\/span><b>HR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dashboard becomes indispensable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have a clearer picture of the main dashboard categories, let&#8217;s proceed to building one step by step.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48d388 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"d48d388\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7599a96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7599a96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">How to build a dashboard step by step?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a551b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a551b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating an effective dashboard involves more than assembling a few colorful charts. It&#8217;s a structured approach you can follow step by step.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8b081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc8b081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1 \u2013 Define the dashboard's objective<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2e35d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2e35d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all begins with a question: <\/span><b>What is this dashboard for?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You need to determine who will use it, why it&#8217;s needed, and what it should highlight. The clearer the objective, the more effectively you can construct a tool that is not just visually appealing but also practical.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415508d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"415508d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2 \u2013 Identify the appropriate performance indicators<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b4bcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6b4bcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no need to overwhelm with an abundance of figures. <\/span><b>Select relevant KPIs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compatible with your objectives. If you&#8217;re uncertain, ask yourself: &#8220;Does this indicator truly aid in my decision-making?&#8221; If not, exclude it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed5e61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ed5e61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3 \u2013 Select the correct data sources<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2710d8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2710d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your data must be <\/span><b>reliable, up-to-date, and useful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Collect them from your CRMs, ERPs, or internal databases, ensuring they are current. An outdated dashboard can lead to poor decisions, which is a major pitfall.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317f8f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"317f8f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4 \u2013 Organize the information<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-822d9b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"822d9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure your dashboard systematically. Group data by theme, prioritize sections, and <\/span><b>enhance readability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Users should instantly grasp what they&#8217;re viewing, or they may lose interest.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a77d382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a77d382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_54_45.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-196586\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_54_45.png 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_54_45-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_54_45-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_54_45-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e96849 elementor-align-center button-principale elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6e96849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Training in Business Analysis<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc565c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc565c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5 \u2013 Create impactful visualizations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47fe41e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47fe41e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good chart is more valuable than a lengthy explanation if you choose the right one.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Types of charts<\/b><\/h4><p><b>Lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlight trends over time, <\/span><b>bars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compare volumes, <\/span><b>pie charts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrate distribution. When applicable, <\/span><b>maps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> illustrate geographical context.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Color choices<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid the temptation of a rainbow effect. Use <\/span><b>distinctive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colors: green for positive trends, red for issues, and neutral tones for everything else. This allows for <\/span><b>intuitive comprehension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even at a quick glance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20db9d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20db9d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6 \u2013 Test, evolve, and update regularly<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fd504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41fd504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dashboard is a <\/span><b>dynamic entity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not a static item. Test it, gather feedback, and <\/span><b>continuously improve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it. As objectives and data evolve, so must your dashboard. Failure to update it will render it obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b1af0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"69b1af0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0ae93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a0ae93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Rules to know for an effective dashboard<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7754108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7754108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing an excellent dashboard doesn&#8217;t rely on flashy aesthetics; it&#8217;s primarily about <\/span><b>clarity, organization, and pertinence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To ensure your dashboard truly serves a purpose, you must adhere to several key principles.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b960c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b960c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 5-second rule<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202164f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"202164f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective dashboard is discerned immediately. The essentials should be understood <\/span><b>in under five seconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is known as the 5-second rule. If one has to ponder, search, or scroll to capture the core information, the dashboard isn&#8217;t sufficiently clear. Your brain should immediately perceive the priorities. This is the first element to assess, whether for a manager or a client.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c93d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6c93d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simplicity and information hierarchy<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c912c49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c912c49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarity is key, so avoid unnecessary embellishments and <\/span><b>arrange data by importance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Present what&#8217;s crucial first, followed by additional information. If everything is displayed equally, it can overwhelm the reader. Simplicity doesn&#8217;t imply lacking depth, but enhancing readability. A well-structured hierarchy facilitates easy navigation, even if skimming through the dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70171e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70171e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adapting design to your target audience<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d0241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2d0241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proper dashboard is designed <\/span><b>for its users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not its creator. For executive audiences, be concise, visual, and impactful. If it&#8217;s for operational users, provide more details, precision, and context. Tailor the language, information density, and level of interactivity. The relevance of design lies here. Ignoring this step risks creating a useless tool, even with flawless data.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5172426 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"5172426\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a88fe25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a88fe25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">What tools to create a dashboard?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7eef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b7eef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, creating a dashboard doesn&#8217;t require developer skills. 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Here&#8217;s how to make the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56db22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c56db22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Excel \u2013 the accessible base for everyone<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3733d51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3733d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excel remains a dependable choice. For beginners or individuals working solo, it&#8217;s the most straightforward tool. 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We believe it\u2019s an excellent starting point.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d604e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d604e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Power BI, Tableau, Looker \u2013 professional solutions<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ed0cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ed0cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your needs expand, consider transitioning to Business Intelligence tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-power-bi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power BI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/what-is-tableau\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tableau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Looker. These platforms enable you to <\/span><b>connect your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/database-what-is-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">databases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, create dynamic visualizations, and share your dashboards online. Power BI is ideal in a Microsoft environment, Tableau excels in graphic richness, and Looker is outstanding for model-oriented logic. While powerful, they require some learning. In a data team context, they significantly enhance productivity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b0d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18b0d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free alternatives \u2013 advantages and limitations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94758f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94758f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeking a free solution, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-looker-studio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Looker Studio<\/span><\/a><b> (formerly Data Studio)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Metabase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Grafana. Google Looker Studio is intuitive and connects with Google tools. Metabase suits SQL dashboard generation without coding. Grafana is powerful for visualizing technical or real-time metrics. However, these tools have limitations: lack of customization options, sometimes complex interfaces, or absence of certain advanced features. Ambitious or decision-maker-oriented projects might quickly hit constraints.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aea91e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7aea91e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_57_46.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-196587\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_57_46.png 1536w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_57_46-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_57_46-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2025\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-7-mai-2025-10_57_46-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da86992 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"da86992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bce603 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bce603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xl\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff49ba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff49ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-designed dashboard is more than a visual tool; it&#8217;s a strategic asset. It allows you to <\/span><b>gain clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>monitor your KPIs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in real-time, and most importantly, <\/span><b>make decisions aligned with your goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you use Excel, Power BI, or Looker Studio, the key is to tailor your dashboard to your needs, data, and audience. 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