Basics

Dashboard

An overview of your website's performance.

The Hakanai dashboard is your central hub for monitoring all your websites. It provides a comprehensive overview of your content's performance and audience growth across different platforms.

The dashboard is organized into four main sections, accessible via the top navigation bar:

  • Overview (default view)
  • Pages
  • Sessions
  • Insights
  • Settings

Overview Section

Displays website performance for the last 28 days, showing:

  • Website Cards: For each tracked website, you'll see:
    • Total views for the period
    • A percentage indicator showing growth compared to the previous period
    • A sparkline graph visualizing daily traffic trends
    • The website name and current status
  • Add a Website Button: Allows you to start tracking a new website
    • Click "Add A Website" to begin setup
    • Follow the installation instructions to integrate the tracking script

Performance Indicators

  • Growth Percentages:
    • Green indicators (↗) show positive growth
    • Red indicators (↘) show negative growth
    • Percentages are calculated by comparing current period with previous period

Graphs

  • Sparklines:
    • Show daily trends at a glance
    • Blue areas indicate the data range
    • Helps visualize patterns and spikes in traffic/subscriptions

Time Periods

  • Pulse metrics: Last 28 days
  • Campaign metrics: Last 3 months
  • Comparisons are made against the previous equivalent period

Actions and Navigation

From the dashboard, you can:

  1. Click on any website card to view detailed analytics
  2. Click on any campaign card to access campaign settings and stats
  3. Add new websites or campaigns using the respective "Add" buttons
  4. Switch between different view modes using the top navigation

Tips for Using the Dashboard

  • Regular Monitoring: Check your dashboard daily to spot trends and issues early
  • Performance Analysis: Use the growth indicators to identify which content and campaigns are performing best
  • Quick Actions: Access all major functions directly from the overview without deep navigation
  • Multiple Sites: Monitor all your websites and campaigns in one place for easy comparison

Getting Started

  1. Add your first website using the "Add A Website" button
  2. Install the tracking script on your site
  3. Create a campaign using the "Add A Campaign" button to start growing your newsletter
  4. Check your dashboard regularly to monitor growth and performance