Add a Widget to the Dashboard

Introduction

This section explains how to add a widget to a custom dashboard.

Procedure

Perform the following steps to create widgets in the Dashboard:

Follow the procedure provided in Create a New Custom Dashboard to create a new dashboard.

Step 1: Click Add Widgets.

Step 2: The Select a Context window opens. Select a context to build the widget using the available dimensions, metrics, and segments.

Step 3: Click Use This Context.

Note: The selected context is displayed here. To change it, hover over the context and click Change.

Step 4: Select Visualization Type.

Select the type of visualization to display the widget data.

Data Table: Displays the data in a tabular format with rows and columns.
Counter: Displays a single metric value as a numeric count.
Line Chart: Shows trends or changes in data over a period of time.
Bar Chart: Compares data across different categories using bars.
Pie Chart: Displays data as proportions of a whole in a circular chart.

Step 5: Dimensions. Drag and drop the required dimensions to organize and analyze the widget data.

Available dimensions include:

Conversion Date: Displays the date when the conversion occurred.
Conversion Event Name: Displays the name of the conversion event.
Conversion App Type: Displays the application type where the conversion occurred.
Browser: Displays the browser used by the user.
Operating System: Displays the operating system of the user’s device.
Device Form Factor: Displays the type of device used (for example, mobile, tablet, or desktop).
UTM Source: Displays the traffic source that directed users to the application.
UTM Medium: Displays the marketing medium used (for example, email, CPC, or social).
UTM Term: Displays the keyword or term used in the campaign.
Campaign ID: Displays the unique identifier assigned to the campaign.
Campaign Referrer Domain: Displays the domain from which the campaign traffic originated.
User Visit Type: Displays the type of user visit, such as new or returning.
Creative Name: Displays the name of the creative used in the campaign.

Step 6: Metrics. Drag and drop the required metrics to measure and analyze the widget data.

Available metrics include:

Total Conversion Value: Displays the total value generated from all conversions.
Average Conversion Value: Displays the average value of each conversion.
Minimum Conversion Value: Displays the lowest conversion value recorded.
Number of Conversions: Displays the total number of conversion events.
Number of Conversions (Last Touch): Displays the number of conversions attributed to the last interaction before the conversion.
Total Users: Displays the total number of users who performed the tracked activity.
Average Sales Time: Displays the average time taken for a user to complete a conversion.

Step 7: To add a new segment, click the plus (+) icon.

Step 8: To add a filter, click the plus (+) icon.

Step 9: Drag and drop the selected fields into the Widget Preview area.

The selected items are displayed here.

Step 10: In the Name field, enter the widget name.

Step 11: Click Add Widget to add the widget.

Step 12: A message appears: Widget created successfully.

Date and Time Range

Use the Date and Time Range filter to select the period for which the widget data is displayed.

Note: By default, the Dashboard is set to display the data for the last 7 days.

Displays the currently selected start and end dates. At the moment, the dashboard is set to display data for the last seven days.

Click the drop-down to select a predefined date range, such as Today, Yesterday, Last 7 Days, This Month, or Previous Month. By default, Last 7 Days is selected.