The Embedded Analytics Blog

In this article, we’ll explore what KPI reporting is, why it matters, how automated tools work, and review the top 8 tools, starting with Explo.

This article explores the meaning, importance, and implementation of true data democratization.

Understanding these differences is critical for building a scalable analytics stack that balances central governance with team-level flexibility. In this article, we’ll break down the fundamentals of each, compare their use cases, and explore how to choose the right approach, especially in the context of today’s modern cloud data stack.

Whether you're building a machine learning model or reporting on KPIs, successful outcomes depend on how well you explore and understand the data at hand. In this article, we’ll break down what data exploration is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively using the right tools, techniques, and best practices.

As businesses scale and data complexity grows, automation becomes essential for maintaining agility, ensuring accuracy, and enabling smarter, faster decision-making across every function.

In this article, we’ll explore what sales reporting is, its importance, the tools that support it, and the top platforms to consider, starting with Explo.

In a data-driven world, timely and accurate reporting is essential, but manually generating reports can be tedious, error-prone, and time-consuming. That’s where automated reporting steps in.

This article explores the concept of dashboard reporting, why it matters, how to choose the right tools, and the best solutions available for modern business teams.

In this article, we’ll break down what analytics reporting is, explore the best tools (starting with Explo), and guide you on choosing the right solution.

In this article, we’ll explore what business reporting means, what tools are available, what to consider when choosing one, and the top options in the market today.

This article explores the fundamentals of retail analytics, how it works, the key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor, and the technologies shaping the future of data-driven retail. Let’s dive in and demystify the world of retail analytics.

Whether you're running a niche store or scaling a global marketplace, mastering analytics is key to staying competitive and profitable. This article explores the foundations, tools, and best practices of effective E-commerce analytics.

In this article, we’ll explore what makes a great analytics dashboard, different types you can build, and how platforms like Explo simplify the entire process.

In today’s hyper-competitive SaaS landscape, data isn’t just an asset; it’s the foundation of every critical decision. From understanding user behavior to predicting churn and driving revenue, SaaS analytics equips companies with the insights needed to scale sustainably and stay ahead of the curve.

We’re excited to announce that Data Share is officially generally available — and it’s more powerful than ever.

Outage report for incident on June 10th, 2025

Today, we’re excited to launch a suite of AI-powered features that directly improve developer experience and remove friction from the dashboard creation process.

AI-Driven Analytics with IT/OT Data: Powering Next-Gen Manufacturing

The World’s Most Innovative FinTech Companies Need the World’s Easiest Data Cloud

Moving Customer-Centric Experiences Forward with Data and AI for Retail

In this article, we’ll break down the core components, benefits, tools, and challenges of modern cloud analytics and explore why it’s replacing legacy BI for good.

To help you make a more informed decision, we’ve reviewed official documentation, analyzed real-world user feedback from forums and review sites, and compiled practical insights into Tableau’s pricing. Whether you’re a startup, enterprise, or solo analyst, this guide will give you the clarity needed to evaluate Tableau’s true cost and value.

In this article, we’ll explore what KPI dashboards are, why they matter, and how to build them effectively.

Whether identifying bottlenecks in a supply chain or predicting customer churn, visual analytics enables users to ask better questions and get clearer answers without relying entirely on data science teams.

This article explores different types of pie charts, real-world use cases, and practical examples across industries to help you use them effectively in your own work.

In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of big data analytics, contrast it with conventional analytics, examine its key architectures and technologies, review leading tools and use cases, and address the benefits and challenges organizations face.

This guide covers 20 of the most commonly used charts and graphs, along with practical use cases and tips to help you decide when and how to use each.

This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of CRM analytics, explore its types and use cases, highlight key metrics, recommend top tools, and show you how to get started quickly and effectively.

This article will define data analytics, explore its importance, outline various types and methodologies, introduce essential tools, and highlight real‑world applications.

In the following sections, we’ll explore its objectives, core components, real-world applications, and future directions.

In the sections that follow, we’ll define AI predictive analytics, explore its core components and applications, and examine real‑world examples and future trends.

In this article, we’ll define what an analytics strategy is, explore why it’s essential, and guide you through building your own from the ground up.

Here’s how startups can harness modern analytics tools like Explo and Snowflake to deliver impactful insights and gain a lasting competitive edge.

In this guide, you’ll find a 10-step checklist for product launch success, covering everything from market research to post-launch performance review. Follow these steps to streamline your launch and increase your chances of success.

This guide will walk you through building a modern product analytics stack, including choosing tools, implementing strategies, and assembling a dedicated team.

Learn how AI Analytics impacts data analysis with ML and deep learning technologies.

A Step-by-Step guide to building Embedded Dashboards with SQL & Explo.

Harnessing data reporting and analytics for enhanced patient outcomes

New to SQL, or want to get a colleague ramped up on SQL? Learn some of these best practices for SQL before getting started!

This article will explain what a spider chart is, its core elements, uses, and advantages, and how to create one.

Explo named G2’s Spring 2025 “Momentum Leader” and #1 in Usability, Customer Relationship, and Implementation for Data Visualization

Imagine logging into a dashboard that feels like it was built just for you—highlighting the exact metrics you need, structured in a way that makes sense, and fully customizable to match your workflow. That’s the power of a custom dashboard builder.

User-facing analytics is the seamless integration of data-driven insights directly into products, applications, and platforms, designed for end users rather than internal teams.

Choosing the right Business Intelligence (BI) tool can feel like picking between two powerhouses—both Looker and Tableau bring a lot to the table, but they do it in very different ways. If you've ever struggled to decide between them, you’re not alone.

Tableau has been a dominant force in data visualization for years, offering stunning dashboards and deep analytics. But then there’s Sigma—a newer, cloud-native BI tool designed for teams that live and breathe spreadsheets.

A real-time dashboard is a digital interface that continuously updates data from multiple sources, providing users with live insights into key business metrics.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from choosing the best SQL dashboard tool to the top platforms that make analytics effortless. Let’s dive in.

So, if you’re on the fence about Sigma—or just curious about what else is out there—let’s explore the best Sigma alternatives and find the one that truly works for you. 

Looker has been a go-to BI tool for organizations looking to build data-driven workflows, embedded analytics, and advanced reporting. However, as businesses evolve, many are seeking alternatives that better fit their needs, budgets, and operational efficiency.

Business Intelligence (BI) tools have become indispensable for companies that rely on data-driven decision-making. Metabase has long been a popular choice for open-source BI, offering an easy-to-use interface and strong SQL-based querying.

Data is no longer just a byproduct of business operations—it’s the driving force behind success. In 2025, companies that fail to harness enterprise analytics will struggle to compete.

In this guide, we’ll break down why SaaS dashboards matter, which metrics actually drive growth, and six real-world examples to help you build one that works.

Whether you’re a startup, mid-sized company, or enterprise, open-source BI tools provide the flexibility to analyze data efficiently while cutting costs. In this guide, we’ll explore the 20 best open-source BI tools of 2025, categorized by ease of use, advanced analytics, and enterprise readiness—helping you find the perfect fit for your business. 

This article breaks down Looker’s pricing, licensing options, hidden costs, and negotiation tips—so you can decide if it’s the right fit for your business.

We look at some ways embedded analytics can help your business and customers

AI and BI can complement each other to create a stronger, more data-driven strategy. Let’s explore their differences and how they work together.

This article explores the best data visualization tips to ensure your charts, graphs, and dashboards communicate insights effectively and accurately.

Embedded Business Intelligence Has Become a Core Tool to Make Better Data-Driven Decisions.

A Sales Activity Dashboard solves this by centralizing key sales data, providing real-time insights into team performance, deal status, and revenue trends.

This is where SaaS reporting tools come in, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Discover the power of fleet management dashboards and ditch the spreadsheets. Gain real-time insights, track vehicles, analyze fuel consumption, optimize routes, and more. Upgrade your fleet management today!

With DevOps becoming the backbone of modern software delivery, a dashboard isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. But what exactly makes a DevOps Dashboard so powerful, and how can it transform your workflow? Let’s dive in.

The Future of Embedded Analytics - an Interview with New Explo Head of Sales, Francis Paras

In this article, we’ll explore what an HR dashboard is, its core functions, key metrics, top tools, and best practices for building an effective HR analytics system.

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses can’t afford to make decisions based on outdated reports. Markets shift, customer behavior changes, and operational disruptions occur in real-time.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to choose the best real estate analytics software, the top tools in 2025, and the benefits of using data-driven solutions

In this article, we’ll explore what white-label analytics is, its benefits, key features, and how to choose the right solution.

Have you ever struggled to present data in a way that’s both engaging and easy to understand? That’s where embedded charts come in.

This article explores what embedded reporting is, how businesses use it, its key elements, and why it’s essential for modern enterprises.

In this article, we’ll break down what performance analytics is, how it works, its real-world applications, and best practices for using it effectively in your business.

In this article, we’ll explore what embedded dashboards are, how they work, and what makes them a powerful tool for businesses.

Whether you’re a business owner, data analyst, or developer, understanding analytical applications can give you the edge you need to make smarter, faster decisions.

Utilize Data to Improve Your Customer’s Experience. Here’s How.

Global Datasets are designed to make the dashboard creation and data definition management more efficient, scalable, and collaborative.

In 2025, embedded analytics will be crucial for businesses and software applications to stay competitive. This guide breaks down the latest trends, benefits, and tools you need to know to leverage embedded analytics effectively.

What Every PM, Analyst, and Engineer Needs to Know

At Explo, we are constantly evolving our platform to meet the diverse needs of our customers, helping them create seamless, branded, and functional data experiences. This month, we’re excited to spotlight three transformative updates to our product: Extended Color Palettes, Preview Mode for Report Builder, and Column Fit for Report Builder. These updates are designed to amplify your ability to visualize, customize, and share data effortlessly.

In today’s data-driven world, product managers are under increasing pressure to deliver powerful customer-facing analytics that not only add value but also drive user engagement and retention.

This guide aims to help product managers understand how to plan for scalable analytics, ensuring their product’s customer-facing features can meet both current demands and future growth.

Dive into how AI virtual assistants are revolutionizing data analysis, making it faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the core principles of data storytelling, offering step-by-step guidance on how to identify the most impactful data, structure a compelling narrative, and visualize insights that drive decision-making.

The 2024 Product Management Toolkit is your essential guide to navigating the evolving landscape of product management, filled with strategies, tools, and best practices for success.

Are you looking to master product management for startups? This guide is here to help. From defining your product vision to achieving product-market fit, we cover key strategies and practices specific to the startup environment.

What is a heatmap? It’s a visual tool that uses colors to represent data on a grid. Heatmaps make it easy to spot patterns and trends in complex data. This guide explores different types of heatmaps, their uses, and how to create them effectively.

Explo is taking a significant step forward by adding translation features on top of existing localization options.

A funnel chart displays the stages of a process, like a sales funnel, in a funnel-shaped graph. This article covers What Is a Funnel Chart, its main parts, and how it’s used.

A Sankey chart is a powerful tool for visualizing the flow of data between different points. By using nodes and links, it makes it easy to see how resources, energy, or information moves through a system. This guide will show you what a Sankey chart is, its key components, and step-by-step instructions on how to create and customize one for your specific needs.

A sunburst chart offers a clear way to visualize hierarchical data structures through concentric rings, making complex relationships easy to understand. This guide will show you when and how to use sunburst charts effectively, explore their benefits, and provide step-by-step instructions for creating them.

This August, we're thrilled to announce three significant updates that will empower you to create even more dynamic and insightful dashboards.

A Pareto chart helps you identify the most important causes of a problem. It combines bars and a line graph to show which factors have the biggest impact. This guide will explain what a Pareto chart is, why it’s useful, and how to create one.

We built a web app powered by Explo, to provide live updates on the 2024 Paris Olympic events, athlete performances, and medals. Explore how we built it and its key features.

This article covers top embedded analytics examples in e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. Discover how these tools enhance user experience and improve efficiency.

A box plot chart visualizes the distribution of a dataset using five key statistics: minimum, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum. This article will guide you on understanding, interpreting, and creating box plot charts.

Read on for info on prioritizing product and service features, streamlining workflow in and out of the office, and enhancing collaborative power between product managers, employees, and customers to quickly bring product visions to life.

We’ve compiled a list of 10 product management KPIs that every product leader should track, from more company wide metrics, to specific product metrics.

Explo received 22 badges in G2’s 2024 Summer report.

Explo Joins Forces with Snowflake as a Select Tier Partner, Harnessing AI Data Cloud Power for Enhanced Customer-Facing Analytics Solutions

This month, we're excited to introduce powerful AI-driven tools for optimizing, explaining, and debugging SQL queries in your Explo datasets.