Vanity metric to avoid
Move attractive totals out of the primary row when they do not change this week's decision.
KPI Guide
Admin Dashboard Layout Patterns
Prioritize KPI cards, charts, tables, and action panels.
Core Question
What is the best order for an admin dashboard layout?
5 recommended KPIs
- KPI row: keep it in the primary row only when an owner can act on it.
- Primary chart: keep it in the primary row only when an owner can act on it.
- Segment table: keep it in the primary row only when an owner can act on it.
- Alerts: keep it in the primary row only when an owner can act on it.
- Action panel: keep it in the primary row only when an owner can act on it.
Recommended layout
Use four KPI cards, one primary trend or segment view, then a priority table and alerts.