Getting Started with EverythingData and Looker Studio
To connect EverythingData with Looker Studio, follow these detailed steps to start visualizing and analyzing your data efficiently.
Step 1: Log in to EverythingData
- Visit EverythingData’s website and log in to your account.
- If you don’t have an account yet, create one by following the sign-up process. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to set up integrations.
Step 2: Navigate to the Connections Section
- Once logged in, go to the Connections tab in your EverythingData dashboard.
- This is where you’ll manage and add data sources for integration with Looker Studio.
Step 3: Add a Data Source
- Click on Add Data Source to open the list of available platforms.
- Select the platform you wish to connect, such as Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, LinkedIn Ads, etc.
Step 4: Authenticate with the Platform
- Once you select a platform, a prompt will appear to authenticate with the chosen platform.
- Follow the authentication steps, which may include logging in to your platform account and granting necessary permissions for EverythingData to access your data.
Step 5: Grant EverythingData Permissions
- After authenticating, grant EverythingData the required permissions to access and pull data from the platform.
- Once permissions are granted, the data source will be added to your Connections list.
Step 6: Open Looker Studio
- Go to Looker Studio and log in with your Google account.
- Ensure you have editor access in Looker Studio to create or modify reports.
Step 7: Add EverythingData as a Data Source in Looker Studio
- In Looker Studio, create a New Report or open an existing report where you want to use EverythingData as a source.
- Click on Add Data in the report’s settings, and then Add Connector.
- Search for EverythingData in the list of available connectors, or enter the connector URL if provided on your EverythingData dashboard.
Step 8: Configure Data Fields and Select Metrics
- Once authenticated, you’ll see a list of data fields and metrics available from EverythingData. Review this list to ensure you’re pulling the right data.
- Select the specific fields you want to display in your Looker Studio report. Customize this by adding or removing fields based on your report’s goals.
Step 9: Customize and Build Your Report
- With your EverythingData connection now live, you can start designing your report in Looker Studio.
- Drag and drop widgets, apply filters, and arrange the data visuals to suit your analysis needs.
- Configure data refresh settings based on how frequently you want the data to update (e.g., hourly, daily).
Step 10: Save and Share Your Report
- Once you’ve set up your Looker Studio report, click Save.
- To share, go to Share Report and select your preferred sharing settings (e.g., view-only, edit access) for team members or stakeholders.