--- title: [Infographic] How to Create a KPI Dashboard in 10 Steps description: How do you create a KPI dashboard that is easy to read, simple to update, and communicates your data effectively? Read on to find out. image: https://blog.hurree.co/hubfs/Blog%20Graphics/KPI%20dashboard%20steps%20Social%20Image.png --- [Dashboards](https://blog.hurree.co/topic/dashboards) # [Infographic] How to Create a KPI Dashboard in 10 Steps [![Melissa Hugel](https://blog.hurree.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Mel%20square.png?width=40&height=40&name=Mel%20square.png)](https://blog.hurree.co/author/melissa-hugel) by [Melissa Hugel](https://blog.hurree.co/author/melissa-hugel) 1 min read Apr 26, 2022 We know that [key performance indicators (KPIs)](https://info.hurree.co/kpi-essential-guide) are essential tools in keeping track of progress and growing your business. However, tracking and measuring KPIs can sometimes be a daunting task. What is the best format? What data should you actually include? One of the best tools in your KPI arsenal is a KPI dashboard. A KPI dashboard is a visual display of information - think charts, graphs, etc. - that combines your most important data into a format that allows for quick review and analysis. [Dashboards](https://info.hurree.co/dashboards-essential-guide) distill large swathes of data into digestible packets of information, allowing you to make quick, data-driven decisions.  KPI dashboards have immense benefits for teams and businesses, including: - They highlight important information for stakeholders, allowing them to easily understand data quickly. - Dashboards are crucial for identifying any problems or issues early, meaning you can tackle them before they become irreversible.  - Most importantly, they provide the data and analytical information to actually solve problems and make improvements.  [![Essential guide to KPI](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2080894/007d55ae-1a6f-491f-b180-32a4a8baff52.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2080894/007d55ae-1a6f-491f-b180-32a4a8baff52) But knowing how important KPI dashboards are is only half the battle. Creating a dashboard that effectively tracks and communicates the right data while also not being too complicated to update is just as important.  This infographic outlines the 10 key steps to creating a dashboard that will help you track, communicate, and action your KPIs.  ![Hurree KPI Dashboard Infographic](https://blog.hurree.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Infographics/Hurree%20KPI%20Dashboard%20Infographic.png?width=3240&name=Hurree%20KPI%20Dashboard%20Infographic.png)   *What KPIs should marketers be tracking to really make an impact? Our guide breaks down the 40 best KPIs that marketers should measure to maximise their efforts. 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