Overview

Geckoboard is a real-time KPI dashboard platform that consolidates business metrics from multiple tools and displays them on easy-to-understand dashboards. Designed for teams that want to stay focused on their most important metrics, Geckoboard is commonly displayed on TV screens in offices or shared digitally with remote teams.

Features

Real-Time Data: Live updates from connected data sources
TV Dashboard Display: Optimized for large screen displays in offices
80+ Integrations: Connect to popular business tools and data sources
Pre-Built Widgets: Drag-and-drop widgets for common metrics
Custom Visualizations: Charts, graphs, numbers, and more
Team Sharing: Share dashboards with entire teams
Mobile Access: View dashboards on smartphones and tablets
Automated Reports: Schedule dashboard snapshots via email
Multiple Dashboards: Create different dashboards for different teams
Data Security: SOC 2 Type II certified
No Coding Required: Build dashboards without technical skills
Status Boards: Show system status and uptime metrics

Supported Integrations

Geckoboard connects to 80+ tools including:

Analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Adobe Analytics
Sales: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive
Marketing: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Mailchimp
Support: Zendesk, Intercom, Help Scout
Finance: Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero
Time Tracking: Harvest, Toggl, Clockify
Project Management: Jira, Asana, Trello
Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Custom Data: Spreadsheets, APIs, databases

Dashboard Types

Sales Dashboards

Pipeline value and velocity
Revenue and targets
Win rates and deal stages
Sales rep performance

Marketing Dashboards

Website traffic and conversions
Campaign performance
Lead generation metrics
Social media engagement

Support Dashboards

Ticket volume and response times
Customer satisfaction scores
Agent performance
Resolution rates

Operations Dashboards

System uptime and status
Server performance
Error rates
Application metrics

Benefits

Team Alignment: Everyone sees the same metrics
Accountability: Public display of performance motivates teams
Quick Decisions: Real-time data enables faster responses
Reduced Meetings: Metrics are always visible, reducing status meetings
Focus: Teams stay focused on what matters most
Celebration: Shared wins when goals are achieved

Use Cases

Office TV Displays

Mount dashboards on TVs throughout the office so teams can see key metrics at a glance without logging into multiple systems.

Remote Teams

Share dashboard links with distributed teams so everyone stays informed regardless of location.

Executive Overviews

C-suite executives can monitor high-level KPIs across all departments from a single dashboard.

Team-Specific Metrics

Create dedicated dashboards for sales, marketing, support, and engineering teams showing metrics relevant to each.

Getting Started

Connect Data Sources: Link tools and platforms you use
Choose Widgets: Select pre-built widgets or create custom ones
Arrange Dashboard: Drag and drop widgets into layout
Display: Show on TV screens or share links with team
Iterate: Refine metrics based on team feedback

Best Practices

Limit Metrics: Show only the most important KPIs (5-8 per dashboard)
Use Color: Green for positive, red for alerts, yellow for warnings
Update Frequency: Set appropriate refresh rates for each metric
Team Input: Involve team in deciding which metrics to track
Regular Reviews: Periodically reassess which metrics matter most

Platform

Cloud-based SaaS platform accessible via:

Web browsers for dashboard creation
TV displays for office viewing
Mobile apps for on-the-go access
Shared links for team collaboration

Pricing

Geckoboard offers tiered pricing based on number of dashboards and features. Free trial available. Check their website for current pricing plans.

Geckoboard