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MVP Reporting Dashboard Design
Dashboards should drive decisions. Most show too much data and help with nothing.
Dashboard Design Principles
- •Answer specific questions
- •Show actionable metrics
- •Default to simple views
- •Highlight what changed
- •Link to where users can act
MVP Dashboard Metrics
| Product Type | Key Metrics |
|---|---|
| SaaS | Active users, revenue, churn |
| Marketplace | Listings, transactions, GMV |
| Content | Views, engagement, subscribers |
| E-commerce | Orders, revenue, conversion rate |
Simple Dashboard Structure
- •Top: Key number cards (3-5 max)
- •Middle: One or two trend charts
- •Bottom: Recent activity list
- •Sidebar: Quick filters if needed
Chart Types to Use
- •Line charts for trends over time
- •Bar charts for comparisons
- •Numbers with change indicators
- •Tables for detailed data
- •Skip: pie charts (hard to read)
What to Skip for MVP
- •Custom date range pickers
- •Export functionality
- •Multiple dashboard views
- •Real-time updates
- •Drill-down capabilities
If you can not explain why a metric matters in one sentence, do not put it on the dashboard.