Overview: Public Templates
Databox has Public Templates to help you get your Databoards built as quickly and efficiently as possible. In the Public Template Directory, you will find a collection of popular reports built by data experts that you can easily pull into your Account and repopulate with your own unique data.
How to access Public Templates
To access Public Templates, navigate toDataboards >公共模板s. Here, you will see all Public Templates that are available.
How to use a Public Template
1Navigate toDataboards >
Public Templates
2Use the Filters and Search bar to find a Template that meets your needs. ClickPreviewto view a preview of the Databoard populated with dummy data.
Pro Tip: If you can't find a Public Template that's an exact match for your use case, consider using one that has the majority what you're looking for. Once you download a Public Template to your Account, it is completely yours to customize as you see fit.
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ClickUse Template下载此模板的副本Account
4Select the appropriate Data Source(s) from your Account to re-populate the Databoard, or connect the necessary Data Source(s). If you don't have a Data Source connected that is needed for the Databoard, you will not be able to use the Template
5The Databoard will now be re-built in your Account and populated with data from the selected Data Source(s)
Pro Tip: Open the new Databoard in the Designer to further customize it to meet your data needs.
How to submit a Public Template
To submit a Public Template, fill outthis formwith more information about your Databoard. We will review the information, making sure it's both original and insightful, and will send you notice of its publication.
All of the information that we gather when you submit a Public Template is used to paint a comprehensive picture of how to best use the Template. You can find more information on each field below.
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Name of Databoard: This should be a combination of the Data Source(s) and the category of Metrics monitored.
For example, if you submit a Public Template that analyzes HubSpot Mktg Email Metrics, the name of the Template could be "HubSpot Mktg Email Performance" or "HubSpot Mktg Email Overview." If you leave out "HubSpot Mktg" from the title, you may not reach the right audience. If you leave out "Email" from the title, other users may not be able to quickly understand the focus of the Template.
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Company Name / Company URL: We believe in giving credit where credit is due, so all published Public Templates have an Author listed that will state your Agency name, logo, and an accompanying URL. We get about 2,000+ signups to Databox every month, so this is a great way to get your name out there.
Furthermore, we provide the opportunity for submitters to include a link to relevant articles that they have written on the subject. By including this link with your Public Template, you'll generate more traffic to your site and potentially start some conversations.
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Databoard: Make sure every Datablock on your Databoard has at least 2 Date Ranges in common.
For example, every Datablock might have "Year to Date" and "Last 30 Days" as Date Range selections. Individual Datablocks can have their own Date Ranges, but there should be at least 2 Date Ranges in common between every Datablock on the Databoard. This allows for the use of the
Master Date Switcheron the Databoard.
Further, please be sure to set theComparison Date Rangeto前一时期on every Datablock that allows this functionality.
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Description: The Description should start with "This dashboard..." or "The (Public Template Name without Data Source) dashboard..." to ensure it reaches the right audience. This is for SEO purposes so that the word "dashboard" appears on the page. The remainder of the description should provide a high-level overview of the things that a user can accomplish with this template.
For example, if the Title of the Public Template is "HubSpot Mktg Email Performance", the description could start with "The Email Performance dashboard..."
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Real-World Success: This section focuses on the value to the user. How will your Sales, Marketing, or other areas improve if you download this Public Template? What insights will you gain? This should be moderately technical, so feel free to include specific KPIs that could be influenced by this Template.
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Key Metrics:In this section, outline the precise Metrics on the Databoard, listed either left-to-right based on its position on the Databoard or in order of importance. This section is key for users to skim the page and still understand what data is being accessed in the Public Template.
