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 the New Blank Report option.
Step 2: Add a Component
Click the blue plus button to select a component.
What is 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:
Types of Components
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.
2. Watch the video below and follow the steps to create a map.
(Length: 5:20)
Pro Tip:
When searching for data, if you keep getting messages telling you that data is "unavailable" try picking a different geography (like county instead of zip code) to tell your story better.