Looker Studio (Google Data Studio)

When it comes to data visualization, Looker Studio and Power BI both have their own strengths and weaknesses. Rather than pitting them against each other and deciding which tool deserves the crown, it’s better to understand which one works best for what scenarios. In this article, we’ll review Looker Studio vs. Power BI and help ...

Using Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio) is an easy way to connect your cross-channel data sources and visualize your performance. In this blog post, we share 10 must-know Looker Studio tips for marketers to help you create better and more efficient dashboards.  If you prefer to see these tips in action, check out the ...

Data blending is a great way to explore and make the most of your data in Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio). However, this feature also comes with some limitations that could slow your report down at best and affect your data accuracy at worst. In this post, we’ll look at two workarounds using Google Sheets ...

Let’s be real: simple bar graphs and pie charts have become stale. If you want more striking, detailed, and — best of all — free ways to communicate your insights and visualize your data, you need to check out these bold alternatives for Looker Studio. Community visualizations have become a substantial part of Looker Studio ...

Tile grid maps and heatmaps are intuitive ways to visualize extremely specific data. In this article, we show what you can do with a tile grid map, explore the free version of the Supermetrics tile grid map in the Looker Studio community visualization gallery, and explain the difference between the light and the pro versions. ...

As of July 1, 2023, Universal Analytics (UA) has officially reached its sunset phase, and with this end of service, your UA properties will stop gathering new data. Taking over in UA’s place is Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a new version of Google Analytics. It has a lot of core similarities to UA, but there ...

Tell Me, the latest addition to Supermetrics Charts, is designed with a core purpose in mind: to create simple and informative sentences that effortlessly guide readers through your dashboard. This article explores how Tell Me can help you transform your dashboards into clear and concise data narratives that resonate with all audiences. Skip ahead >> ...

Universal Analytics (UA) will sunset on July 1, 2023. That means your UA properties will stop gathering new data. If your web analytics reports in Google Sheets or Looker Studio still use UA data, it’s time to update them with Google Analytics 4 data. This guide will show you how to update your reports effortlessly ...

Have you ever wondered why some dashboards are more effective than others? One reason might be the way they use data visualization. Instead of overloading the report with tables, they use charts that help you understand the information more easily. Why does this work? Our brains are much better at processing images than abstract numbers. ...

Since the new Google Analytics 4 API quotas are in place, Looker Studio reports using the native Google Analytics 4 connector are likely to break frequently. Fortunately, there are many alternatives available. Keep reading to discover how these alternatives are different, exploring six routes to create stable reports adapted to your reporting needs. Do you ...