Overview
Geckoboard is a real-time KPI dashboard platform that consolidates business metrics from multiple tools and displays them on easy-to-understand dashboards. Designed for teams that want to stay focused on their most important metrics, Geckoboard is commonly displayed on TV screens in offices or shared digitally with remote teams.
Features
- Real-Time Data: Live updates from connected data sources
- TV Dashboard Display: Optimized for large screen displays in offices
- 80+ Integrations: Connect to popular business tools and data sources
- Pre-Built Widgets: Drag-and-drop widgets for common metrics
- Custom Visualizations: Charts, graphs, numbers, and more
- Team Sharing: Share dashboards with entire teams
- Mobile Access: View dashboards on smartphones and tablets
- Automated Reports: Schedule dashboard snapshots via email
- Multiple Dashboards: Create different dashboards for different teams
- Data Security: SOC 2 Type II certified
- No Coding Required: Build dashboards without technical skills
- Status Boards: Show system status and uptime metrics
Supported Integrations
Geckoboard connects to 80+ tools including:
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Adobe Analytics
- Sales: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive
- Marketing: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Mailchimp
- Support: Zendesk, Intercom, Help Scout
- Finance: Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero
- Time Tracking: Harvest, Toggl, Clockify
- Project Management: Jira, Asana, Trello
- Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
- Custom Data: Spreadsheets, APIs, databases
Dashboard Types
Sales Dashboards
- Pipeline value and velocity
- Revenue and targets
- Win rates and deal stages
- Sales rep performance
Marketing Dashboards
- Website traffic and conversions
- Campaign performance
- Lead generation metrics
- Social media engagement
Support Dashboards
- Ticket volume and response times
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Agent performance
- Resolution rates
Operations Dashboards
- System uptime and status
- Server performance
- Error rates
- Application metrics
Benefits
- Team Alignment: Everyone sees the same metrics
- Accountability: Public display of performance motivates teams
- Quick Decisions: Real-time data enables faster responses
- Reduced Meetings: Metrics are always visible, reducing status meetings
- Focus: Teams stay focused on what matters most
- Celebration: Shared wins when goals are achieved
Use Cases
Office TV Displays
Mount dashboards on TVs throughout the office so teams can see key metrics at a glance without logging into multiple systems.
Remote Teams
Share dashboard links with distributed teams so everyone stays informed regardless of location.
Executive Overviews
C-suite executives can monitor high-level KPIs across all departments from a single dashboard.
Team-Specific Metrics
Create dedicated dashboards for sales, marketing, support, and engineering teams showing metrics relevant to each.
Getting Started
- Connect Data Sources: Link tools and platforms you use
- Choose Widgets: Select pre-built widgets or create custom ones
- Arrange Dashboard: Drag and drop widgets into layout
- Display: Show on TV screens or share links with team
- Iterate: Refine metrics based on team feedback
Best Practices
- Limit Metrics: Show only the most important KPIs (5-8 per dashboard)
- Use Color: Green for positive, red for alerts, yellow for warnings
- Update Frequency: Set appropriate refresh rates for each metric
- Team Input: Involve team in deciding which metrics to track
- Regular Reviews: Periodically reassess which metrics matter most
Cloud-based SaaS platform accessible via:
- Web browsers for dashboard creation
- TV displays for office viewing
- Mobile apps for on-the-go access
- Shared links for team collaboration
Pricing
Geckoboard offers tiered pricing based on number of dashboards and features. Free trial available. Check their website for current pricing plans.
