Comparing data over different time periods
Learn how to report on metrics over different time periods and display a percentage difference.
It is possible to report on metrics from time different periods and show a percentage difference in the data table, for example comparing this year's foot traffic with previous year's. Follow the steps below:
- Follow the procedure for creating a report. Select 'Reports | New data selection' in the left side menu.
- Enter the reporting parameters in the New data selection dialogue box. Select 'Report options' button and tick both 'Compare Periods' and 'Show diff instead of index'.
- In the New data selection dialogue box, an additional drop down list will appear next to the 'Period' parameter. Select the period to compare with, for example, same weekday pervious month.
- Select 'Apply' to generate the report.