3 Reasons to love Google Data Studio

Google Data Studio is a service from Google that let's you pool data from multiple sources into a data sheet.  It let's you customize the layout of the sheet and even updates the data in real time.  Giving you the ability to create and share relevant information about your website statistics to those that need to see it.

This video shows you how to make a simple report using the Google data studio tools.  The benefit of this tool can be great!  Perhaps you are wanting to keep an eye on some very specific aspects of your website and only want to view that data. 

Creating a report can give you a great looking sheet of data that is interactive and live fed data, only showing you the information you want to see.  You can also share that data with your co-workers.

There are even pre-built templates that you can use to get started.  Take a look at the 3 reasons we love Google Data Studio:

1.Use Multiple Data Sources

At first glance, we thought Data Studio was a nice alternative to the standard dashboard in Google Analytics. While it can pull in data from Google Analytics, the ability to customize and arrange the data takes it to a whole other level. What's more, Data Studio allows you to pull multiple data sources into one place (not just Google Analytics). Some of the data sources that you can bring into Google Data Studio are:

• Google AdWords
• Google Analytics
• Search Console
• YouTube Analytics
• SQL
• Google Sheets
• And More

Data Studio also has many 3rd party “Connectors” that are available to connect with and pull data from. Some of the Connectors are:

• Amazon Seller
• Stripe
• AdStage
• Facebook Ads and Insights
• DoubleClick
• eBay
• Twitter
• And More

Overall there is massive value in being able to view multiple data sources in one place.

2. Google Data Studio is Customizable

Now that you have all of your data, it's time to customize it. Yes! Data Studio gives you the ability to pull your multiple data sources into one customizable dashboard and lay them out in a visually appealing way. Some of the features of the dashboard:

• Ability to pull in multiple data sources and report on the metrics that drive your business ROI
• Brand it by changing colors
• Easy drag and drop elements within the dashboard
• Add and edit text
• Customize data displays as bar graphs, pie charts, and more
• Customize for easily save, email, and/or print PDF's

3. Sharing & Collaboration

Collaboration within Google Data Studio is a complete time saver. Grant access to your team set permissions, and at any moment they can view and contribute on any dashboard. Even if you have that old school team member you can easily save and share the dashboard as a PDF by email or print it.

• Grant access and set permissions
• Edit and save in real-time
• Make a copy of your own
• Share the dashboard by email or print