Where to customize dashboards in GA4 - Martin Kura

01/31/2023by Martin Kura0

Dashboards can be found in the ‘Customization’ drop down menu. Once you’re in the ‘Dashboard’ menu, click on create to make a new ‘Dashboard’.

What is a Google Analytics dashboard?

A ‘Dashboard’ hosts multiple metrics in one place with various display options. It is the perfect way to see just what you want to track.

The display of metrics is called a widget, and you can pick many displays such as Geomap, Timeline, Bar Graph, and more. After picking a widget display you can pick from metrics like Search Exits, Search Refinements, Clicks and more.

How to create customized dashboards in GA4?

  1. In the left-hand menu, click the drop-down arrow on ‘Customization’.
  2. Click on ‘Dashboards’.
  3. Click on ‘Create’.
  4. Choose ‘Blank Canvas’ or ‘Starter Dashboard’, then title your ‘Dashboard’.
  5. Click ‘Create Dashboard’.

How are Custom Dashboards different from Custom Reports?

GA4 Custom Dashboards offer real-time data visualization, while Custom Reports provide a more in-depth analysis of your data.

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Martin Kura

A multi-cultural nerd, digital marketer and SEO/content enthusiast. Likes good beer, dry wine, loves to cook and sing (sometimes all at once).