Scott Dudley

Discover how to effectively create scorecards with dynamic sparkline graphs in Looker Studio. Scorecards provide a quick overview of key metrics, while sparkline graphs add a valuable historical context to your data. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process of creating engaging scorecards with embedded sparkline graphs, enhancing your data visualisation capabilities. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Understanding Scorecards with Sparkline Graphs III. Preparing Your Data Source A. Accessing Data in Looker Studio B. Structuring Time-Series Data IV. Building a Scorecard in Looker Studio A. Adding Scorecard Components B. Configuring Metrics and Values V. Adding Sparkline Graphs To…

Discover how to effectively visualise metric locations using geo maps in Looker Studio. Geo maps provide a dynamic and insightful way to understand spatial data and its impact. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating engaging geo-maps that bring your metrics to life on the map. Learn step-by-step how to integrate your data, customise map layers, and unlock geographic insights that drive better decision-making. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Leveraging Geo Maps in Data Visualization III. Building a Geo Map in Google Data Studio A. Adding a Geo Map Component B. Configuring the Geographic Dimension C.…

Are you ready to uncover hidden insights within your data's historical patterns? Creating a time series chart in Looker Studio allows you to unveil trends and fluctuations that are crucial for data-driven decision-making. In this tutorial, I'll introduce you to the world of time series charts and guide you through the steps to create one, helping you harness the power of temporal data visualisation. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Understanding Time Series Charts III. Setting Up Your Data Source A. Accessing Data and Dimensions B. Preparing Time-Related Data IV. Creating a Time Series Chart A. Adding a Time Dimension B.…

Do you want to take your data reporting to the next level? Setting up filter controls in Looker Studio is the key to creating highly interactive and user-friendly data reports. In this tutorial, we'll introduce you to the benefits of filter controls and guide you through the process of adding them to your Looker Studio reports, providing your audience with the power to explore data based on their unique preferences and requirements. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Understanding Filter Controls in Google Data Studio III. Adding Filter Controls to Your Report A. Accessing Your Data Source and Report B. Navigating…

Are you ready to level up your data visualisation game? Creating a Percentage of Total field in Looker Studio is a valuable technique to highlight the relative contribution of data subsets and gain deeper insights into your data. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to effortlessly add a Percentage of Total field to your Data Studio reports, transforming your raw data into actionable visualisations. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Understanding Percentage of Total III. Creating a Field for Percentage of Total A. Accessing Data Source and Report B. Adding a Metric C. Adding the "Percent Of Total" to the…

Do you want to make your Looker Studio tables more interactive and user-friendly? Creating text links within tables allows you to transform static data into clickable references, providing your audience with easy access to additional resources or related content. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the steps to create text links in tables in Looker Studio, empowering you to elevate the interactivity and usability of your reports. Header Outline: I. Introduction II. Adding URL Fields to Your Data Source III. Creating Text Links in Tables A. Using URL Fields B. Using The Hyperlink Function To Add A Link To…