Overview
The Overview report is the main dashboard showing real-time summary statistics for your site.
Accessing the Report
- Select a site from the site selector
- Click Overview in the sidebar (or it loads by default)
URL pattern: /sites/{site_id}
Metrics Summary
The top section displays key metrics in stat cards:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Entrances | Number of sessions started (unique visits) |
| Pageviews | Total page views across all sessions |
| Bounce Rate | Percentage of single-page sessions |
| Events | Total microconversions tracked |
| Conversions | Total conversions completed |
| Conv. Rate | Conversions / Entrances × 100 |
| Revenue | Total revenue from conversions |
Each card shows:
- Current value
- Comparison with previous period (when comparison mode is enabled)
- Delta percentage (green for improvement, red for decline)
Live Counter
Real-time count of active visitors currently on your site. Updates automatically every few seconds.
Located in the top-right area of the stats section.
Main Chart
Large area chart showing trends over the selected period.
Metric Selector
Toggle between metrics using the buttons above the chart:
| Option | Shows |
|---|---|
| Entrances | Session starts over time |
| Pageviews | Page views over time |
| Conversions | Conversions over time |
Chart Features
- Hover: Shows exact value for each data point
- Comparison line: When comparison mode is enabled, a secondary line shows the previous period
- Brush: For periods longer than 30 days, drag to zoom into a specific range
- Responsive: Chart adjusts to screen size
Top Pages Table
Shows the most visited pages during the selected period.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Page | URL path |
| Pageviews | Total views for this page |
Click a row to view detailed page analytics.
Top Sources Table
Shows the traffic sources driving the most visits.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Source / Medium | Traffic source (e.g., "google / organic") |
| Entrances | Sessions from this source |
Click a row to view detailed source analytics.
Using Filters
Apply global filters to focus on specific segments:
Example: Mobile Traffic Only
- Click Add Filter in the filter bar
- Select Device Type
- Choose Mobile
- All metrics update to show mobile-only data
Example: Specific Country
- Click Add Filter
- Select Countries
- Search and select countries (e.g., Spain, Germany)
- Dashboard shows only traffic from selected countries
Using Comparison Mode
Compare current performance with a previous period:
- Click the date range picker
- Select Compare: Previous Period (or Previous Year)
- All stat cards show delta percentages
- Chart displays both current and comparison lines
Reading Delta Values
| Delta | Meaning |
|---|---|
| +15% (green) | 15% increase vs comparison period |
| -8% (red) | 8% decrease vs comparison period |
| 0% (gray) | No change |
Best Practices
Daily Monitoring
- Check Overview daily for anomalies
- Watch for sudden drops in entrances (tracking issues)
- Monitor bounce rate trends
- Track conversion rate stability
Quick Health Check
- Compare today vs yesterday
- Look for significant deviations (>20%)
- Investigate sources if traffic changed
- Check pages if bounce rate increased
Using with Other Reports
From Overview, dive deeper:
| Observation | Next Step |
|---|---|
| Bounce rate increased | Go to Pages → Landing Pages tab |
| Conversions dropped | Go to Conversions report |
| Traffic source changed | Go to Sources report |
| Geographic shift | Go to Geography report |