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Reading Analytics
How to use and interpret analytics data in the OpenGiving admin dashboard.
Reading Analytics
The analytics section provides insights into platform performance, user behavior, and campaign success. This guide helps you understand and use this data effectively.
Analytics Dashboard
Overview Metrics
The top-level view shows:
| Metric | Description | Healthy Range |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Active Users | Unique users per day | Growing |
| Daily Donations | Total donations received | Varies |
| Conversion Rate | Visitors who donate | 2-5% |
| Avg. Donation | Mean donation amount | $30-50 |
Time Period Selection
View data for different periods:
- Today
- Last 7 days
- Last 30 days
- Last 90 days
- Custom range
Campaign Analytics
Campaign Performance
For each campaign, view:
- Total raised - Current amount
- Donor count - Number of unique donors
- Goal progress - Percentage complete
- Daily trend - Donation velocity
Campaign Funnel
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A[Campaign Views] --> B[Donation Page Views]
B --> C[Checkout Started]
C --> D[Donation Completed]Track where users drop off:
- View → Click "Donate"
- Donation page → Enter amount
- Checkout → Complete payment
Top Performing Campaigns
See which campaigns are:
- Raising the most
- Growing fastest
- Have best conversion
- Most shared
User Analytics
User Activity
Track user engagement:
- Sign-ups over time
- Active users (DAU/MAU)
- Retention rates
- Feature usage
User Segments
Understand different user types:
- New users (under 30 days)
- Regular donors
- Campaign creators
- Marketplace participants
Marketplace Analytics
Transaction Metrics
- Items listed per day
- Successful sales
- Average order value
- Dispute rate
Category Performance
See which categories:
- Have most listings
- Sell best
- Generate most for campaigns
Generating Reports
Standard Reports
Pre-built reports available:
- Weekly summary
- Monthly performance
- Campaign creator report
- Financial summary
Custom Reports
Create custom reports:
- Go to Analytics > Custom Reports
- Select metrics to include
- Choose time period
- Add filters
- Generate and export
Export Options
Export data as:
- CSV (spreadsheets)
- PDF (presentations)
- JSON (integrations)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
What We Track
| KPI | Target | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Donation Volume | Month-over-month growth | Core business metric |
| New Campaigns | 50+ per week | Platform health |
| Campaign Success Rate | Over 60% reach goal | User satisfaction |
| Repeat Donors | Over 30% return | Engagement quality |
| Support Response Time | Under 4 hours | User experience |
Red Flags
Watch for:
- Sudden donation drops
- Spike in refund requests
- Increase in flagged content
- Support ticket surges