Dashboard

The Blogtally dashboard is your central hub for monitoring all your websites and campaigns. It provides a comprehensive overview of your content's performance and audience growth across different platforms.

The dashboard is organized into four main sections, accessible via the top navigation bar:

  • Overview (default view)
  • Analytics (See Analytics for more details)
  • Campaigns (See Campaigns for more details)
  • Insights

Overview Section

The Overview page presents two main modules:

Pulse Module

Displays website performance for the last 28 days, showing:

  • Website Cards: For each tracked website, you'll see:
    • Total views for the period
    • A percentage indicator showing growth compared to the previous period
    • A sparkline graph visualizing daily traffic trends
    • The website name and current status
  • Add a Website Button: Allows you to start tracking a new website
    • Click "Add A Website" to begin setup
    • Follow the installation instructions to integrate the tracking script

Campaigns Module

Shows newsletter subscription growth over the last 3 months:

  • Campaign Cards: For each active campaign, you'll see:
    • Total number of new subscribers
    • Percentage growth compared to the previous period
    • A graph showing subscriber acquisition over time
    • Campaign status and name
  • Add a Campaign Button: Enables you to create a new newsletter campaign
    • Click "Add A Campaign" to start configuration
    • Set up your RSS-to-email automation

Module Features

Dashboard card

Performance Indicators

  • Growth Percentages:
    • Green indicators (↗) show positive growth
    • Red indicators (↘) show negative growth
    • Percentages are calculated by comparing current period with previous period

Graphs

  • Sparklines:
    • Show daily trends at a glance
    • Blue areas indicate the data range
    • Helps visualize patterns and spikes in traffic/subscriptions

Time Periods

  • Pulse metrics: Last 28 days
  • Campaign metrics: Last 3 months
  • Comparisons are made against the previous equivalent period

Actions and Navigation

From the dashboard, you can:

  1. Click on any website card to view detailed analytics
  2. Click on any campaign card to access campaign settings and stats
  3. Add new websites or campaigns using the respective "Add" buttons
  4. Switch between different view modes using the top navigation

Tips for Using the Dashboard

  • Regular Monitoring: Check your dashboard daily to spot trends and issues early
  • Performance Analysis: Use the growth indicators to identify which content and campaigns are performing best
  • Quick Actions: Access all major functions directly from the overview without deep navigation
  • Multiple Sites: Monitor all your websites and campaigns in one place for easy comparison

Getting Started

  1. Add your first website using the "Add A Website" button
  2. Install the tracking script on your site
  3. Create a campaign using the "Add A Campaign" button to start growing your newsletter
  4. Check your dashboard regularly to monitor growth and performance
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