Build your first report

Step 1: Access Reports

To begin, log into your account at app.mysidewalk.com (in a different tab, so you can use this article as a reference). Then either:

Scroll down and click New Report.
Or select Reports from the left-most menu and then New Blank Report.

Step 2: Add a Component

Click the blue plus button to select a component.

What's a component?

Components are the building blocks of reports and dashboards. A report or a page in a dashboard can include just a single component, or multiple components for a comprehensive analysis.

Examples:

• Single Component Example: Map

• Multiple Components Example: Digital Inclusion Analysis

Component Types

Components in mySidewalk fall into two main categories:

📊 1. Data Visualization Components

Map: Visualize geographic data.
Bar Chart: Compare quantities across different categories.
Pie Chart: Show proportions within a whole.
Time Series: Track changes over time.
Correlation: Analyze relationships between variables.
Table: Display data in a structured format.
Progress Tracker: Monitor ongoing tasks or goals.
Goal Tracker: Set and track specific goals.
Custom Charts: Create tailored visualizations

📝 2. Content Components

Text: Add rich text with formatting options and embed videos.
Image: Upload images in .gif, .png, or .jpeg format.
Button and Promo Cards: Link to another internal or external page.
Divider and Spacer: Add white space between components.
Collection: Create a drop-down or carousel with multiple screens of data.

Step 3: Creating a Map

Let’s start with creating a map:

1. Click the map icon in the component selection menu.

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2. Watch the video below and follow the steps to create a map.

Tip: When searching for data, if you keep getting messages that data is "unavailable," try picking a different geography. For example, you may select county instead of ZIP Code or place.