Dashboard Overview
The dashboard is your command center for understanding your website's performance. It provides real-time insights, key metrics, and quick access to all your analytics features.
Accessing Your Dashboard
- Log into your AnalyticsCloudMonitor account
- You'll be automatically taken to your dashboard
- Or click "Dashboard" in the left sidebar navigation
Dashboard Layout
Top Navigation Bar
- Website Selector: Switch between your different websites
- Date Range: Filter data by specific time periods
- Export Options: Download data in CSV or JSON format
- User Menu: Access your account settings and preferences
Key Metrics Cards
At the top of your dashboard, you'll see important metrics displayed as cards:
- Visitors: Total number of unique visitors
- Pageviews: Total number of pages viewed
- Sessions: Number of user sessions
- Bounce Rate: Percentage of single-page visits
- Average Session Duration: How long visitors stay on your site
Main Dashboard Sections
1. Traffic Overview Chart
This interactive chart shows your website traffic over time:
- View daily, weekly, or monthly trends
- Compare different time periods
- Identify traffic spikes and patterns
- Hover over data points for detailed information
2. Real-time Activity
See live visitor activity on your website:
- Current active visitors
- Pages being viewed right now
- Visitor locations
- Recent pageviews
3. Top Pages
Discover your most popular content:
- Most visited pages
- Pageview counts
- Average time on page
- Bounce rate per page
4. Visitor Demographics
Understand your audience better:
- Geographic locations
- Device types (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Browser information
- Operating systems
5. Traffic Sources
See where your visitors come from:
- Direct traffic
- Search engines
- Social media
- Referral websites
- UTM campaign data
Using Dashboard Filters
Date Range Filter
- Click the date picker in the top navigation
- Choose from preset ranges (Last 7 days, Last 30 days, etc.)
- Or select custom start and end dates
- Click "Apply" to update the dashboard
Website Selector
- Click the website dropdown in the top navigation
- Select the website you want to analyze
- The dashboard will automatically update with that website's data
Dashboard Customization
Changing Default Order
- Go to Account → Preferences
- Find "Dashboard Default Order"
- Select your preferred sorting method
- Save your preferences
Exporting Dashboard Data
- Click the "Export" button in the top navigation
- Choose export format (CSV or JSON)
- Select which data to include
- Click "Download" to save the file
Understanding Dashboard Metrics
Visitor vs Pageview
- Visitor: A unique person visiting your website
- Pageview: Each time a page is loaded (one visitor can have multiple pageviews)
Session vs Visit
- Session: A period of activity from a visitor (ends after 30 minutes of inactivity)
- Visit: Same as session - the time a visitor spends on your site
Bounce Rate
The percentage of visitors who leave your site after viewing only one page. A lower bounce rate generally indicates better engagement.
Quick Actions
From your dashboard, you can quickly access:
- Add Website: Set up tracking for a new website
- View Heatmaps: See click and scroll data for your pages
- Watch Replays: View session recordings
- Set Goals: Create conversion tracking
- Generate Reports: Create custom reports
Troubleshooting
No Data Showing?
- Check that your tracking code is properly installed
- Verify the website URL is correct
- Wait 5-10 minutes for data to appear
- Check your browser's developer console for errors
Data Looks Incorrect?
- Check your date range filter
- Verify you're viewing the correct website
- Clear your browser cache and refresh
- Contact support if issues persist
💡 Pro Tip
Set up email reports to receive weekly or monthly summaries of your dashboard metrics automatically.
Next Steps
Now that you understand your dashboard, explore these features: