tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39986287840417680802024-03-18T09:48:51.658+00:00VizWizActionable tips to help you launch, grow, and unlock your career in dataVizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comBlogger1377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-36771517151308206322024-03-11T17:23:00.007+00:002024-03-11T17:36:05.893+00:00#MakeoverMonday 2024 Week 11 - Housing Vacancies in America
This week I decided to turn Makeover Monday into a Workout Wednesday of sorts. I wanted to try a technique I haven't used in a while...showing elements on either side of a rank and filtering out the rest.Want to give it a try? Get the data here.Requirements:Size - 1000x475Max 4 containers; no tiled containers allowedFilter out Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto RicoClicking on a MSA in the VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-37758820627643214172024-03-08T13:58:00.001+00:002024-03-08T13:58:39.724+00:00Visualizing Time Series Data in TableauLast night I was invited to speak at the Chicago Tableau User Group about visualizing time series data. Other than spatial data, time series data is my favorite to visualize. There seem to be endless methods for making time series data useful for analysis. Check out this video for 60ish ways to visualize time.I had a 20 minute slot to present and, of course, I ran over time. I seem to do VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-37200336432737078162024-03-06T08:25:00.001+00:002024-03-06T08:25:06.140+00:00What does Level of Detail mean in Tableau?
If you’re serious about learning Tableau, you must understand the level of detail of the view. Another way to think about it is the level of granularity.This is essential for ensuring you know the aggregations that Tableau will perform as this will impact your analysis.Here's a guide to help you:
VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-22141932996297178682024-03-05T13:30:00.003+00:002024-03-05T17:14:23.199+00:0011 Steps to Create KPIs & Sparklines in the Same Sheet in Tableau
Want to cut the number of sheets you need in your KPI dashboard in half? These 11 simple steps will get much closer.Steal the calcs to speed up your work.P.S. If you like tips like this, remember to follow me on LinkedIn so you're notified about everyting I post. Content curated just for you, 3 times daily.
VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-7437455211468368212024-02-26T17:27:00.001+00:002024-02-26T17:37:08.105+00:00How I Create a Beeswarm Chart in Tableau
Beeswarm charts a one method of showing distributions in a data set. I show you how to create one in this #MakeoverMonday livestream.Download the workbook | Download the data
var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1708968357308'); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName('object')[0];VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-15433181991732314482024-01-08T08:42:00.002+00:002024-01-14T20:53:32.670+00:00Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Beautiful Bump Chart in TableauWe all create charts we know *could* be better.Here's how to make your next bump chart look like magic 🤯Tableau is incredible for creating bump charts...But 99% use shortcuts which don't look great. Here's my secret:It all comes down to the small details.Each step has to be done right to get the view you want.Most people don't follow these steps.And even more don't know how to make it look VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-40295291892094910582023-11-14T13:00:00.002+00:002023-11-14T13:00:00.128+00:00Harnessing Histograms for Data Analysis in Tableau
Explore the full spectrum of data visualization with Tableau histograms and the Data Guide feature! This comprehensive video tutorial takes you on an exploratory journey from the basics of histograms to the advanced insights offered by Tableau's Data Guide.In this instructional video, you will:- Grasp the concept of histograms and their role in revealing data distributions.- Tailor VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-15362947450476555392023-10-31T10:52:00.000+00:002023-10-31T10:52:26.951+00:00How to Create a Year→Quarter→Month→Day Drilldown in Tableau
Are you looking to take your Tableau skills to the next level? Do you want to create dashboards that offer a dynamic and interactive experience? Look no further! This comprehensive tutorial will walk you through the process of creating a Year→Quarter→Month→Day Drilldown in Tableau.🔹 What You'll Learn:1. How to set up 2 parameters for drilldown functionality2. How to perform 9 VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-56664011455087206762023-10-24T06:52:00.001+01:002023-10-24T07:02:11.959+01:00Master Containers: Build an Interactive Tableau Dashboard From Scratch
In this video you will learn step-by-step how to create an interactive Tableau dashboard. We'll start with a 2 datasets:1. Beverage sales2. Custom shape for US statesI will show you how relationships work in Tableau to combine these two datasets.Once we create the data set, we'll build all of the charts we need, create a parameter, and apply the filters.We’ll create:1. Summary key VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-18073414827954722252023-10-17T12:00:00.001+01:002023-10-17T12:00:00.134+01:00Enhancing Tableau Drill-Downs: Use LODs in Hierarchies
Have you ever felt your drill-downs could be more insightful? Dive into this tutorial to see the magic of LOD expressions within hierarchies. This will help us unlock deeper insights and makes data exploration even more insightful. Whether you're well-versed in Tableau or just looking to level up your skills, there's something here for everyone. Get the workbook - Link
VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-16574190641158917352023-10-17T08:30:00.001+01:002023-10-17T08:30:00.141+01:00The End of an Era: Watch Me Viz's Decline Unveiled
That's a wrap. Watch Me Viz has retired, for good. This week's data was about the performance of all of the WMV livestreams. There was some incredible viewer participation, which ultimately led to this viz that explains why WMV should quietly disappear.Check out the livestream below.
var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1697473500917')VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-49870098089857575132023-10-10T12:00:00.002+01:002023-10-10T12:00:00.135+01:00Fix Your Broken Worksheet Actions in Tableau Dashboards
Ever wonder why your worksheet actions don't seem to play nicely when incorporated into a Tableau dashboard? You're not alone! Everyone that starts using Tableau faces this hiccup, often leading to unnecessary hours of troubleshooting. The answer is simpler than you think: change the worksheet action to a dashboard action! In this tutorial, I'll walk you through this VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-14685969687632771552023-10-09T16:00:00.001+01:002023-10-09T16:00:00.138+01:00Behind the Chart Redesign: Retail Investment Step-by-Step Makeover
Catch up on my latest #MakeoverMonday Watch Me Viz. I dive into a step-by-step redesign of Visual Capitalists "What are Retail Investors Interested in Buying in 2023?" chart. Starting with an overview of the original visualization, I review the gaps and areas for improvement. Why was a makeover necessary, and what potential did we see? The livestream walks you through the VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-68925029476550315072023-10-03T12:00:00.013+01:002023-10-03T12:00:00.133+01:00Master Dynamic Zone Visibility in Tableau: Yearly to Monthly Calendar Drill Down
Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on creating a Yearly to Monthly Calendar Drill Down using Dynamic Zone Visibility in Tableau.📌 What You Will LearnIn this video, you'll discover how to use Tableau's Dynamic Zone Visibility feature to effortlessly switch between yearly and monthly calendar views. If you've been looking to add more flexibility and dynamism to your Tableau dashboardsVizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-50653225619526819122023-09-26T12:00:00.006+01:002023-09-26T12:00:00.143+01:00Dynamic Drill-Down from Monthly to Daily Data Using Set Actions
Unlock the power of Tableau's Set Actions to enhance your data visualizations! In this in-depth tutorial, I'll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to create an interactive chart that allows users to drill down from monthly to daily data by simply clicking on a month.
Ideal for analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone who wants to level up VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-17774850033516911782023-09-19T08:30:00.001+01:002023-09-19T08:30:00.140+01:00Mastering 4-Level Map Drill Downs in Tableau
If you've enjoyed my previous tutorials on 2-level and 3-level drill downs in Tableau, prepare to take your skills to the next level. I've got something unique for you: a step-by-step guide on creating a 4-Level Map Drill Down in Tableau!
What You'll Learn:- How to drill down from a region to a state- How to further drill down from a state to a county- Finally, how to VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-30397256699503934522023-09-12T13:00:00.000+01:002023-09-12T13:00:00.171+01:00How to Calculate Weekday-Only Sales in Tableau
Have you ever wondered how to compare sales performance between two sets of weekdays? In this video, I'll show you how to calculate and compare sales for the last 10 weekdays against the prior 10 weekdays—all while excluding weekends. What You Will Learn:Setting up your data source for comparisonCreating calculated fields for two sets of weekdaysConfiguring table calculations VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-88629860235158243882023-09-12T10:20:00.003+01:002023-09-12T10:20:49.322+01:00#MakeoverMonday Week 37 - First time home buyers in the UK are being shut out of the market
Have you ever heard of the "sunken cost fallacy"? If you haven't, it is where you continue a task based on previously invested resources, such as time, despite new evidence suggesting that the cost, beginning immediately, outweighs the expected benefit.This is what nearly happened to me during Watch Me Viz. I was convinced I had created the perfect chart. That is, until comments VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-28370668035274906672023-09-05T09:44:00.001+01:002023-09-05T09:44:31.769+01:0060 Unique Ways to Visualize Time in Tableau
Unlock the full potential of time series data in Tableau with this comprehensive tutorial! Time series data is everywhere—from finance and healthcare to marketing analytics, but are you utilizing it to its fullest? In this session, I walk you through 60ish unique ways to visualize your time-based data, helping you draw richer insights and tell more compelling stories. VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-18587112523221093132023-09-04T17:18:00.000+01:002023-09-04T17:18:02.397+01:0028 Charts in 60 Minutes - Forbes Cloud 100: Companies Scaling Up and Scaling Down
How many people power the Forbes Cloud 100? Is there a correlation between company rank and employee size? Have they expanded or contracted.Learn how to build 28 charts in 60 minutes that compare two years.
var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1693844252551'); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName('object')[VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-47889147489224129622023-08-29T08:35:00.000+01:002023-08-29T08:35:34.740+01:00How to Compare YTD, QTD, MTD, WTD & Daily Sales in Tableau
In this Tableau tutorial, I guide you step-by-step through creating a daily sales dashboard that covers all critical time frames: Year to Date (YTD), Quarter to Date (QTD), Month to Date (MTD), Week to Date (WTD), and Today. Learn how to calculate these metrics and compare them to previous periods, allowing for a dynamic view of your sales trends. This tutorial is perfect for sales VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-45978634998384247322023-08-23T10:26:00.003+01:002023-08-23T10:26:48.160+01:00#MakeoverMonday Week 34 - Go-To Drinks for Men and Women on Dates
Join me for live analysis of Zoosk's recent survey, covering 8,793 members' dating drink preferences! In this livestream, I'll break down the responses across 7 different drink types, comparing the preferences between men and women. Is there a gender divide when it comes to what people choose to drink on dates? I'll explore this question and more.
VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-18612190991569058832023-08-22T09:14:00.001+01:002023-08-22T09:14:14.136+01:00From Boring PowerPoint to Dynamic Tableau with Microsoft Web Viewer
Tired of creating dashboards for static PowerPoint slides? I'm with you.In this video, I have a solution that will change how you present Tableau dashboards forever and engage your audience like never before.No more dull slides. No more monotonous charts. With Tableau inside of PowerPoint, you can create interactive presentations that will keep your audience engaged.Get the Web Viewer VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-63595122307250256562023-08-15T10:42:00.000+01:002023-08-15T10:42:01.752+01:00An 8-Chart Guide to Dashed Lines in Tableau
In this tip learn when to use of dashed lines. Through this video, I'll walk you through 8 distinct examples, demonstrating the effectiveness and clarity that dashed lines can bring to your data representation:Line Chart with Dashed Elements: Understand the basics of creating dashed lines.Multiple Lines Differentiation: Explore how to distinguish multiple measures using varied dashed VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-52541272615796765792023-08-08T09:00:00.004+01:002023-08-08T09:00:00.165+01:00How to Master the 3-Level Drill Down in Tableau (with Dynamic Zone Visibility)
Welcome to my guide on mastering the 3-Level Drill Down in Tableau! In this tutorial, I show you step-by-step how to make the most of using dynamic zone visibility to create this functionality. We'll go through both scatter plot drill downs from Region → State → Postal code and then replicate that as a bar chart. You can easily make this a map drill down by changing the chart type. VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.com0