whyashthakker Marketing KPI Dashboard Planner
Choose a reporting layer that helps decisions rather than adding vanity metrics. Focus on metrics that drive action.
Quick Reference
Key Insight: Dashboards should answer "So what?" and "What do I do next?" Avoid metrics that look impressive but don't inform decisions.
When to Activate
Activate when the user asks to:
- design a marketing KPI dashboard
- decide what to track or report
- structure reporting for stakeholders
- prioritize metrics by funnel stage
Workflow
Step 1: Define Stakeholders and Goals
Identify:
- who uses the dashboard (exec, ops, channel owners)
- what decisions they need to make
- reporting cadence (daily, weekly, monthly)
Step 2: Map Funnel Stages
Reference references/dashboard-sections.md and map metrics to stages:
Acquisition
- Traffic, reach, lead generation
- Cost efficiency (CPM, CPC, CAC)
Conversion
- Signup, booked demo, purchase, opportunity
- Conversion rate by stage
Retention
- Usage, repeat conversion, churn risk
- Expansion indicators
Campaign Performance
- Channel or campaign outcomes
- Spend vs. result
Efficiency
- CAC, ROAS, payback
- Pipeline efficiency
Step 3: Assign Metric Ownership
For each metric, define:
- who owns it
- what action it triggers
- threshold for alert or review
Step 4: Avoid Vanity Metrics
Exclude or deprioritize:
- metrics that don't inform decisions
- metrics that are hard to act on
- redundant or derivative metrics
Step 5: Output Structure
Produce:
- dashboard section layout
- metric list with definitions
- ownership and cadence
- data source or tool requirements
Quality Gates
Before finalizing, verify:
- Every metric answers "So what?"
- Ownership is clear
- Cadence matches decision speed
- No redundant or vanity metrics
- Data sources are feasible
Infloq Reference
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