From the Visualization Types list, you can add a blank visualization to your Databoard that you then configure from scratch.
HOW TO
How to access Visualization Types
Navigate to the Designer and click on the Visualization Types icon on the lefthand side to view Visualization Types.
How to use Visualization Types
IN THIS SECTION
| Number | Line Graph | Bar Graph |
| Pie Chart | Table | Funnel |
| Pipeline | Progress Bar | Gauge |
| Compare | Interval | Combo Chart |
| Heat Map | Leaderboard | Multi-tab Chart |
| Text | Image | Advanced Table |
Number
Used to show a simple Metric or to draw attention to one key number.
Capabilities
- Designed to display simple data
- Compact, clear and precise
Considerations
- Can only show 1 comparison percentage (compare to previous period OR progress to goal OR same period last year etc.)
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Line Graph
Used to give a more in-depth view of the trend, projection, average, and growth of a Metric over time.
Capabilities
- Allows you to visualize patterns over a longer period and compare data to a previous period or goal (or both)
- Common visualization that most people can easily analyze
- Ability to add a custom second y-axis when the difference between Metric values is reasonably large (greater than 3x difference). This allows users to better identify fluctuations between two Metrics.
Considerations
- Can only add Data From: Single Metric to display multiple lines on a Line Chart (learn more here)
- Can display up to 10 Dimensions/ Lines.
Bar Graph
Used to show comparisons between values.
Capabilities
- Allows you to visualize patterns over a longer period and compare data to a previous period or goal (or both)
- Especially valuable when you want to compare different Dimensions to each other
- Example: HubSpot Mktg: Sessions by Source on a Stacked Bar Chart would proportionally show the sources of your sessions in a given time period
- Ability to add a custom second y-axis when the difference between Metric values is reasonably large (greater than 3x difference). This allows users to better identify fluctuations between two Metrics.
Considerations
- Can only add Data From: Single Metric to display multiple lines on the Line Chart (learn more here)
- Can display up to 10 Dimensions/ Bars.
Pie Chart
Used to illustrate numerical proportions through the size of the slices.
Capabilities
- Easy to interpret
- Great for showing distribution
- Example: HubSpot Mktg: Sessions by Source on a Pie Chart would clearly show the distribution of traffic coming in from different channels
- Can show comparisons to previous period, custom previous period or custom date range
Considerations
- Can only display up to 8 Dimensions
- Don’t get the exact value or percentage change unless you hover over the slice of the Pie
- Can not show comparisons with Goal or other Metric
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Table
Used to list Metrics by order of importance, ranking, etc. for a clear view and comparisons of Metric values.
Capabilities
- Allows you to see exact values and comparison percentages
- Example: HubSpot Mktg: Sessions by Source in a Table would clearly show how many Sessions each Source brought in, and how that compares to the previous period or goal
- Can select Data From: Single Metric or Data From: Multiple Metrics (learn more here)
- Can show the Total SUM, AVG, MIN, or MAX
Considerations
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
- Can only have 1 customizable column + 1 comparison percentage column
Pro Tip: For more columns, use the Advanced Table visualization.
Funnel
Used to track the stages potential customers travel through in order to become a customer.
Capabilities
- Displays data vertically
- Limit of 10 “rows” that can be added and uniquely mapped
- Allows the user to select Data From: Single Metric or Data From: Multiple Metrics (learn more here)
- Sort functionality tells the system whether or not to automatically rearrange the “row” items based on their value (highest → lowest) in order to create the typical “funnel” visual
- Step Conversion option available to accurately report on conversions
- Can choose Step by Step, which shows the conversion percentages from stage 1 → stage 2, stage 2 → stage 3, stage 3 → stage 4, etc.
- Can choose From First Value, which shows the conversion percentages from stage 1 → stage 2, stage 1 → stage 3, stage 1 → stage 4, etc.
- Show Percent toggle allows you to turn these conversion percentages on or off
- Can show comparisons to previous period, custom previous period or custom date range
Considerations
- Can not show comparisons with Goal or other Metric
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Pipeline
Used to show the evolution of lead generation through the connection of marketing and sales data.
Capabilities
- Displays data horizontally
- Limit of 10 “rows” that can be added and uniquely mapped
- Sort functionality tells the system whether or not to automatically rearrange the “row” items based on their value (highest → lowest) in order to create the typical Pipeline visual
- Step Conversion option available
- Can choose Step by Step, which shows the conversion percentages from stage 1 → stage 2, stage 2 → stage 3, stage 3 → stage 4, etc.
- Can choose From First Value, which shows the conversion percentages from stage 1 → stage 2, stage 1 → stage 3, stage 1 → stage 4, etc.
- Show Percent toggle allows you to turn these conversion percentages on or off
- Can show comparisons to previous period, custom previous period or custom date range
Considerations
- Can not show comparisons with Goal or other Metric
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Progress Bar
Used to show progress towards reaching a Goal.
Capabilities
- Clearly shows progress towards reaching a Goal
- Ability to select between Linear and Radial layouts
Considerations
- Must set a Goal in the Databox Account for this visualization to work properly
- Can not show comparisons to previous period
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Gauge
Used to show progress towards reaching a Goal or maximum value.
Capabilities
- Clearly shows progress towards reaching a Goal or manually entered value
- Can set a Max Value directly in the Property Manager
Considerations
- Can not show comparisons to previous period
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Compare
Used to compare Metrics side by side (more advanced version of the Number Datablock).
Capabilities
- Can view 2 Metrics side by side
- Metrics can be from 2 unique Data Sources or from the same Data Source
- Can show comparison percentage or progress to Goal
Considerations
- Can only show 1 comparison percentage per metric (compare to previous period OR Goal OR same period last year etc.)
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Interval
Used to show and compare values for the same Metric for different Date Ranges on one Datablock.
Capabilities
- Intended to show values of the same metric for different Date Ranges on one Datablock
- Allows the user to see Daily // Weekly // Monthly // Quarterly // Yearly values of the same Metric in one view (when applicable)
- Can have a maximum of 10 "rows"
Considerations
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
Combo Chart
Used to compare two different Metrics (combination of the Line Graph and Bar Graph).
Capabilities
- Allows for 2 Metrics that are related to be tracked against one another
- Ability to compare the movement/ patterns of one Metric directly to the movement/ patterns of another Metric. This allows the viewer to easily recognize the correlation between these Metrics
- Ability to add custom second y-axis when the difference between Metric values is reasonably large (greater than 3x difference). This allows users to better identify fluctuations between two Metrics.
Considerations
- Maximum of 2 Metrics can be added to the chart
- The second y-axis is automatically generated when the difference between Metric values is 3x or more. This is automatic and cannot be disabled.
Heat Map
Used to visually represent days that activity is exceptionally high or low.
Capabilities
- Clearly highlights hours/ days/ months where the Metric value significantly increased or decreased
- Can show metric values
- Can view comparisons to previous period or Goal when hoving over a tile
Considerations
- Key at the bottom updates with the Date Range (not always reflective of a typical calendar view)
Leaderboard
Used to rank your team's activities such as who closed the biggest deal, what’s your best selling product or who from your support team helped the most users.
Capabilities
- Can have 2 customizable Metric columns
Considerations
- Can only add Metrics with Dimensions, called Attributed Metrics (learn more here)
- Metrics in the Leaderboard must have exactly the same Dimension names for data to populate
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
- Can not show comparisons to previous period or Goal
Multi-Tab Chart
Used to display multiple Line and Bar Charts in one Datablock.
Capabilities
- Space-saving design
- Can have up to 4 different Tabs displaying unique Line or Bar Chart
- Ability to add custom second y-axis when the difference between Metric values is reasonably large (greater than 3x difference). This allows users to better identify fluctuations between two Metrics.
Considerations
- All tabs will not be visible in Scheduled Snapshots
Text
Used to display comments or add additional information to a Databoard.
Capabilities
- Allows the user to manually enter text directly onto the Databoard
- Great to provide context and instruction to the viewer of the Databoard
- Allows basic text markdown, including for URLs
Considerations
- Since this is manually entered text, it is not updating regularly like other Datablocks on the Databoard
Image
Used to display Images or add additional information on a Databoard.
Capabilities
- Allows the user to add an Image directly to the Databoard
- Can link Image to an external URL
Considerations
- Since this is a manually entered image, it is not updating regularly like other Datablocks on the Databoard
Advanced Table
Used to list Metrics side-by-side to truly measure the impact on your business.
Capabilities
- Can have 10 customizable columns, each with comparison percentages displayed
Considerations
- Can only add Metrics with Dimensions, called Attributed Metrics (learn more here)
- Metrics in the Advanced Table must have exactly the same Dimension names for data to populate
- Does not display granularity or trends over time
How to add a Visualization Type to a Databoard
Learn how to add a visualization type to a Databoard here.