Create Your First Dashboard
Learn how to create your first AI-generated dashboard in Datapad using natural language. No technical knowledge required - just describe what you want to see.
Before You Start
Prerequisites
- Datapad account created and verified
- At least one data source connected (recommended: Google Analytics or Google Ads)
- Basic understanding of your business metrics
Access the Dashboard Creator
Navigate to your Datapad workspace and start the dashboard creation process.
- 1. Log into your Datapad workspace
- 2. Click on "Create New" in the sidebar
- 3. Select "Dashboard" from the options
- 4. Choose "AI-Generated Dashboard" (recommended for beginners)
💡 Tip: You can also use the quick command "Create dashboard" in the AI chat to start immediately.
Describe Your Dashboard
Use natural language to describe what you want to track. Be as specific or general as you'd like.
Example Descriptions
AI Dashboard Generation
Watch as Datapad's AI analyzes your request and automatically creates a tailored dashboard.
What Happens Next
- • AI analyzes your connected data sources
- • Identifies relevant metrics for your request
- • Selects appropriate visualization types
- • Creates an optimized layout
- • Adds contextual insights and explanations
Generation Time
Dashboard creation typically takes 15-30 seconds depending on:
- • Number of connected data sources
- • Complexity of the request
- • Amount of historical data
Review and Customize
Once your dashboard is generated, you can review the metrics and make adjustments as needed.
Review Metrics
Check that all important metrics are included and properly visualized.
Make Adjustments
Ask the AI to modify charts, add metrics, or change the layout using natural language.
Save & Share
Save your dashboard and share it with team members or stakeholders.
Common Customizations
Here are some common ways to refine your dashboard after the initial generation:
Adding More Metrics
Example requests:
- • "Add customer lifetime value to this dashboard"
- • "Include a chart showing monthly recurring revenue"
- • "Show me the conversion rate by traffic source"
Changing Visualizations
Example requests:
- • "Change the revenue chart to a line chart"
- • "Make the conversion rate a gauge instead of a number"
- • "Show the top products as a horizontal bar chart"
Adjusting Time Ranges
Example requests:
- • "Show data for the last 90 days instead of 30"
- • "Add a year-over-year comparison"
- • "Include last quarter's performance"
Dashboard Best Practices
Keep It Focused
Start with 5-8 key metrics rather than trying to show everything. You can always add more later.
Use Clear Titles
Give your dashboard a descriptive name that clearly indicates its purpose and audience.
Set Update Frequency
Configure automatic updates based on how often your data changes and how frequently you need insights.
Add Context
Include brief descriptions for complex metrics to help viewers understand what they're seeing.
Next Steps
Congratulations! You've created your first dashboard. Here's what to explore next: