{"id":2052,"date":"2022-08-17T20:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=2052"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:39:50","slug":"how-to-start-data-visualisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/how-to-start-data-visualisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Visualisation Made Easy: Choose the Right Chart for Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve collected your data. You know it\u2019s clean, and you\u2019ve done the analysis. But if you want your data to make an impact and be used effectively across the business, your work has only just begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because for other people to understand and use data correctly, you need more than just data collection and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as these two processes, data must be presented in a way that\u2019s clear and intuitive. In other words: data visualisation. Straight away, your audience gets an immediate understanding of the data and key points, meaning your communications get way more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\"><span>Tableau CRM: The Best Analytics for Salesforce, from Salesforce<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Unlock the full power of Salesforce data with Tableau CRM. Tableau CRM is a purpose-built suite of apps for sales, service, and marketing. Get a full picture of your customers, your team, and your company.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/form\/analytics\/salesforce-wave-analytics\/?d=inc-blog-banner&#038;nc=7013y0000022VyPAAU\">See More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"tableau-crm-analytics-overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png 732w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png?w=300&amp;h=177 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png?w=150&amp;h=89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve cracked the foundations of displaying your data \u2013 like finding the right data visualisation tools and choosing the right chart for your needs \u2013 then you can start crafting some data storytelling magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process creates connections within large amounts of useful data and then presents them via a story. This helps your audience understand your data (and your message) exactly \u2013 and ultimately, helps your company achieve its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are some best practices for organising and presenting data \u2013 so you get the best effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Preliminary considerations for effective data visualisation<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four key principles that\u2019ll help you create effective and valuable data visualisations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">Choose the most appealing and appropriate chart type. It needs to highlight the value of the most important piece of data\/insight you\u2019re aiming to communicate.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">Make sure your data is easy to read and understand.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">Provide context (either text or visual format) within and alongside the data.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--c-nero); font-family: var(--f-secondary); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0012em;\">Make your charts, graphs, or diagrams as simple as possible. <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And speaking of charts\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How to choose the right chart for your business<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve used, seen, and read these charts a million times throughout your career. But how much thought do you give to choosing them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some common types of charts, graphs, and diagrams \u2013 and see what purposes they\u2019re best suited to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Line chart<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic line chart (or line graph) shows the intersection of two dimensions, with a line illustrating trends over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which \u2013 as you can guess \u2013 makes it perfect for showing trends across your business: from sales figures and requests for estimates to web page views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a clear way to monitor multiple activities. For example, use a line chart to compare turnover at two or more sales points, within the same time period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a03162db476f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a03162db476f\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/09\/line-chart.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"An image of a line chart\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Area chart<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An area chart is a variation on the line chart. The main difference is that it uses shaded or textured areas underneath the plotted lines on the graph. This filled area makes it really obvious how a particular trend is playing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a03162db5063&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a03162db5063\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/09\/area-chart.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"An image of an area chart\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Bar chart<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to show comparisons? Then a bar chart is for you. This graph is useful for comparing groups or categories while showing the values within a specific date range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a03162db589c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a03162db589c\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/09\/bar-chart.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"An image of a bar chart\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Pie chart<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pie chart: a real classic. This shows segmentation within a data collection, and analyses percentage distribution in any given category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if 100% equals your total number of customers, a pie chart helps to divide them into subsets by age, gender, profession, language, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a03162db60f1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a03162db60f1\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/09\/pie-chart.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"An image of a pie chart\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Tag cloud<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No list of data visualisation examples is complete without the tag cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is seriously helpful when you need to analyse large collections of qualitative or language-led data. For example, if you\u2019re combing through online conversations to extrapolate commonly occurring subjects, you\u2019ll want to show your results in a tag cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Results are grouped into a word cloud: this highlights how often a subject occurs. It shows frequency, occurrence, categorisation, and how a given piece of data is similar to the rest of your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s impactful. Imagine presenting the way your customers describe your brand or your customer support online \u2013 and seeing those key phrases pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a03162db6a3e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a03162db6a3e\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/09\/tag-chart.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"An image of a tag cloud chart\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Data visualisation is the foundation of building a truly data-driven organisation. With real-time, actionable insights, you can accelerate intelligence, drive growth, and elevate customer experiences. It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/democratise-data-accelerate-business-intelligence.html\">what companies like Co-op are doing<\/a>. And now you can too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\"><span>Tableau CRM: The Best Analytics for Salesforce, from Salesforce<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Unlock the full power of Salesforce data with Tableau CRM. Tableau CRM is a purpose-built suite of apps for sales, service, and marketing. Get a full picture of your customers, your team, and your company.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/form\/analytics\/salesforce-wave-analytics\/?d=inc-blog-banner&#038;nc=7013y0000022VyPAAU\">See More<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"tableau-crm-analytics-overview\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png 732w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png?w=300&amp;h=177 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/11\/tableau-crm-analytics-overview-desktop-732x432-1.png?w=150&amp;h=89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data visualisation is key to effective communication, especially when it comes to reporting. 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