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Business intelligence dashboards bring measures together. The goal is not to fill a screen; it is to help a reader spot what changed, understand why it matters, and know what to check next.

Demo dashboard: a fictional shop

Switch between three metrics from an invented weekly dataset. These numbers are illustrative, not company performance or financial advice.

Weekly snapshot

Demo store • 7 illustrative weeks

Net sales$42.8k
Change vs prior period+8.4%
Reporting window7 weeks
Illustrative weekly values

Make the dashboard readable

Start with the decision the dashboard supports. Group related measures, name units clearly, and use color consistently. A large total should never hide a change in definition or a missing segment.

  • Make the time period and comparison easy to find.
  • Keep metric definitions close to the numbers.
  • Use color to guide attention, not decorate every value.
  • Check the layout on a small screen before publishing.

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