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Dashboard Comparison Feature & UI Improvements ​

October 2, 2025

Overview ​

We're excited to introduce a powerful new comparison feature for your dashboard tiles, along with significant improvements to the dashboard interface. These updates make it easier to analyze trends, compare performance across time periods, and customize your dashboard experience.

New Feature: Tile Comparison ​

What's New ​

Your dashboard tiles can now display comparison metrics, allowing you to see how your current performance compares to previous periods at a glance.

Comparison Types ​

You can choose from three comparison modes:

None (Default)

  • Standard view with current period metrics only
  • No comparison indicators shown

Previous Period

  • Compares current data to the immediately preceding period of equal length
  • Examples:
    • Today vs. Yesterday
    • Last 7 Days vs. Previous 7 Days (8-14 days ago)
    • This Month (to date) vs. Last Month (same number of days)

Previous Year

  • Compares current data to the same period last year
  • Examples:
    • Today vs. Same Day Last Year
    • Last 30 Days vs. Same 30 Days Last Year
    • This Quarter vs. Same Quarter Last Year

How to Use Comparison ​

  1. Navigate to your Home Dashboard or Product Dashboard
  2. Click the "Customization" dropdown in the top-right area
  3. Select your preferred comparison type:
    • Comparison: None
    • Comparison: Previous Period
    • Comparison: Previous Year

Understanding Comparison Indicators ​

When comparison is enabled, you'll see trend indicators next to each metric:

Trend Badges:

  • Green arrow up with percentage: Metric increased compared to previous period
  • Red arrow down with percentage: Metric decreased compared to previous period
  • No indicator: Metric unchanged or comparison data unavailable

Interactive Popovers:

  • Hover over any percentage badge to see detailed comparison information
  • Shows current value, previous value, and exact change
  • Displays the comparison period date range for context

Metrics with Comparison Support ​

All key performance indicators support comparison:

  • Ordered Product Sales
  • Revenue
  • Estimated Profit
  • Orders
  • Units
  • Promo Orders
  • Refunds
  • Net Margin
  • Net ROI

Dashboard UI Reorganization ​

Customization Dropdown (Previously "Settings") ​

The settings dropdown has been renamed to "Customization" and reorganized for better discoverability:

New Structure:

  • Show/Hide Widgets -- Toggle dashboard widgets visibility
  • Add New Tile -- Add additional period-based tiles
  • Tiles Management -- Modify, hide, or delete existing tiles
  • Show/Hide Tiles -- Quick toggle for tile visibility
  • Comparison Options -- Select comparison type (None, Previous Period, Previous Year)

Datatable Controls Relocated ​

The datatable action buttons have been moved for a cleaner interface:

Before:

  • Datatable controls were in the top bar
  • Tile controls were nested inside

After:

  • Datatable controls are now inside the "Product Statistics" tab content
  • Tile controls (now "Customization" dropdown) are in the top-right area
  • Provides a cleaner separation between chart/tile controls and data table controls

Title Bar Toggle Position ​

The tiles visibility toggle has been moved to the left side of the top bar for better visual balance and easier access.

Tips for Getting the Most from Comparison ​

Best Practices ​

  • Use Previous Period for recent performance analysis -- ideal for identifying short-term trends and great for weekly or monthly reviews
  • Use Previous Year for seasonal insights -- understand year-over-year growth and account for seasonal patterns
  • Toggle Comparison Off when you need focused current data -- cleaner view for presentations

Example Use Cases ​

Weekly Performance Review

  • Set tiles to "Last 7 Days"
  • Enable "Comparison: Previous Period"
  • Instantly see if this week outperformed last week

Year-Over-Year Analysis

  • Set tiles to "This Month"
  • Enable "Comparison: Previous Year"
  • Compare current month to same month last year

Q4 Holiday Planning

  • Set tiles to "This Quarter"
  • Enable "Comparison: Previous Year"
  • See how this Q4 performs vs. last year's holiday season

Technical Details ​

Data Accuracy ​

  • Comparison periods are automatically calculated based on your selected date range
  • Custom date ranges are fully supported
  • Marketplace-Specific Timezones: All date calculations use each marketplace's local timezone (e.g., UK uses London timezone, US uses Los Angeles timezone)

Impact ​

  • New comparison feature available on all dashboard tiles
  • Reorganized "Customization" dropdown with clearer grouping
  • Improved visual hierarchy with relocated controls
  • All improvements are automatically available -- no action required
  • Your existing dashboard settings are preserved
  • Comparison is disabled by default