What is needed before a dashboard is designed?+
The audience, decisions, KPI definitions, sources, refresh expectations, comparisons, filters, ownership, and known limitations should be agreed before visual design begins.
Can GA4 be combined with advertising, CRM, or sales data?+
Yes, when suitable keys, definitions, privacy controls, and access exist. Connectors, APIs, BigQuery, SQL, or scheduled models can be used.
How frequently can a dashboard update?+
Refresh frequency depends on the source, connector, quotas, model, and business need. Data freshness is made visible rather than implying accuracy that does not exist.
How are conflicting KPI definitions prevented?+
Definitions, filters, calculations, source ownership, and caveats are documented. Important metrics are reconciled with source systems before the dashboard becomes a reporting reference.