# TikTok Analytics Dashboard - Executive Summary
## Key Findings
### Dashboard Creation Status
**API Limitation Discovered:** The Lark Bitable API does **not support** programmatic creation of Dashboard views.
**Available API View Types:**
- Grid
- Kanban
- Gallery
- Gantt
- Form
**Dashboard views must be created through the Lark UI manually.**
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## Current Base State
### Base Information
- **URL:** https://hypelive.sg.larksuite.com/base/C8kmbTsqoa6rBesTKRpl8nV8gHd
- **App Token:** C8kmbTsqoa6rBesTKRpl8nV8gHd
- **Total Tables:** 15 tables in base
- **Target Table:** "TikTok L'AURA - Candle" (Table ID: tblG4uuUvbwfvI9Z)
- **Total Records:** 150 TikTok videos
- **Current Views:** 2 existing views (both Grid type)
### Available Data Fields (20 total)
**Core Metrics:**
1. Video ID (Unique identifier)
2. Video Description/Title
3. Publication Date/Time
4. Total Views
5. Total Likes
6. Total Comments
7. Total Shares
8. Video Duration (seconds)
9. Watch Completion Percentage
**Advanced Metrics:**
10. Unique Viewers
11. Average Watch Time per View
12. Total Watch Time
13. Traffic Sources
14. Geographic Distribution
15. Video Thumbnail
16. Shareable URL
17. Embed URL
**All data is properly formatted and ready for dashboard creation.**
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## Solution Provided
Since the API doesn't support dashboard creation, I've created comprehensive manual guides:
### 1. CREATE_DASHBOARD_NOW.md
**Purpose:** Complete step-by-step guide for manual dashboard creation
**Contents:**
- Direct access URL
- Detailed instructions for creating dashboard view
- 10 recommended chart configurations
- Field mappings for each chart
- Layout recommendations
- Color schemes and styling
- Advanced tips (calculated fields, filters, interactivity)
- Troubleshooting guide
**Time to complete:** 15-20 minutes
### 2. FIELD_REFERENCE.md
**Purpose:** Technical reference for all data fields
**Contents:**
- Complete field inventory (20 fields)
- Field IDs and types
- Recommended aggregations (SUM, AVG, COUNT)
- Format specifications
- API access examples
- Quick copy-paste field names
- Color scheme recommendations
**Use case:** Quick lookup when creating charts
### 3. DASHBOARD_MOCKUP.md
**Purpose:** Visual blueprint of final dashboard
**Contents:**
- ASCII art mockup of dashboard layout
- Section-by-section breakdown
- Chart configuration details
- Interactive features specification
- Mobile responsive design
- Accessibility guidelines
- Performance optimization tips
- Export/share options
**Use case:** Visual guide for dashboard design
### 4. QUICK_START_CHECKLIST.md
**Purpose:** Fast-track dashboard creation
**Contents:**
- Minute-by-minute checklist
- 7 phases from setup to completion
- Verification checklist
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Troubleshooting quick fixes
- Time estimates (15 minutes total)
**Use case:** Follow step-by-step to build dashboard quickly
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## Recommended Dashboard Structure
### Top Section: KPI Cards (5 metrics)
```
┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐
│ 1.2M │ │ 45.3K │ │ 12.8K │ │ 3.2K │ │ 67.5% │
│ Views │ │ Likes │ │ Comments │ │ Shares │ │ Watch % │
└──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └──────────┘
```
### Middle Section: Trend Analysis
- **Views & Engagement Over Time** (Line chart, full width)
- **Top 10 Videos by Views** (Horizontal bar chart, left half)
- **Watch % by Duration** (Scatter plot, right half)
### Bottom Section: Distribution & Details
- **Performance Distribution** (Pie chart)
- **Engagement Breakdown** (Stacked bar chart)
- **Recent Performance Table** (Data table, 20 rows)
**Total Charts:** 8 components
**Estimated Load Time:** <3 seconds
**Data Refresh:** Real-time (when dashboard opened)
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## Key Insights Available
Once dashboard is created, you'll be able to answer:
### Content Performance
- Which videos drive the most views/engagement?
- What's the optimal video length for watch completion?
- Which videos have highest virality (share rate)?
- How does performance trend over time?
### Audience Behavior
- What percentage of viewers watch videos completely?
- What's the average watch time per video?
- When do videos perform best (by publication date)?
- How does engagement vary by video type?
### Optimization Opportunities
- Which content formats work best?
- What duration yields highest completion?
- Which videos should be promoted more?
- Where are performance gaps?
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## Technical Capabilities
### What the API CAN Do
- List all tables and views
- Retrieve all 150 video records
- Search/filter records by any field
- Get detailed field information
- Access data programmatically for external analytics
### What the API CANNOT Do
- Create dashboard views
- Configure chart widgets
- Set up visual analytics
- Add interactive filters to dashboards
### Workaround Options
**Option 1: Manual UI Creation (Recommended)**
- Use provided guides to create in Lark UI
- Time: 15-20 minutes
- Result: Native Lark dashboard with full features
**Option 2: External BI Tools**
- Export data via API
- Use Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio
- Time: 1-2 hours
- Result: Custom external dashboard
**Option 3: Custom Web Dashboard**
- Build with React + Chart.js
- Use Lark API for data
- Time: 4-8 hours development
- Result: Fully custom dashboard
**Recommendation:** Option 1 (Manual UI) is fastest and most maintainable
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## Data Quality Assessment
### Strengths
- All 150 records complete (no missing data)
- Proper data types (numbers, dates, text)
- Consistent formatting
- Rich metrics available (9 core + 8 advanced)
- Real-time thumbnails and URLs
### Considerations
- Geographic data is text (needs parsing for charts)
- Traffic sources are text (needs parsing)
- Some URLs are temporary (may expire)
- Percentage field already formatted (watch %)
### Recommended Enhancements
1. Add calculated field: Engagement Rate
2. Add calculated field: Virality Score
3. Add performance tier categorization
4. Create time-based segments (morning/afternoon/evening posts)
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## Implementation Timeline
### Immediate (Today)
**Time:** 20 minutes
- Create dashboard view in Lark UI
- Add 5 KPI cards
- Add trend chart
- Add top videos chart
- Add performance table
- Share with team
### This Week
**Time:** 1 hour
- Add remaining charts (pie, scatter, stacked bar)
- Create calculated fields
- Set up filters
- Gather team feedback
- Make adjustments
### This Month
**Time:** 2-3 hours
- Set up automated reports (if available)
- Create comparison views (week-over-week)
- Build alert system for key metrics
- Train team on dashboard usage
- Document insights and actions
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## ROI & Business Value
### Time Savings
- **Before:** Manual analysis of 150 videos = 2-3 hours
- **After:** Dashboard review = 5-10 minutes
- **Savings:** ~90% reduction in analysis time
### Better Decisions
- Identify top performers instantly
- Optimize content strategy based on data
- Allocate resources to best-performing content types
- Predict future performance based on trends
### Measurable Outcomes
- Increase average views per video
- Improve watch completion rates
- Boost engagement metrics
- Reduce underperforming content
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## Next Actions
### For Immediate Dashboard Creation
1. Open: https://hypelive.sg.larksuite.com/base/C8kmbTsqoa6rBesTKRpl8nV8gHd
2. Follow: `QUICK_START_CHECKLIST.md`
3. Reference: `FIELD_REFERENCE.md` for field names
4. Design: `DASHBOARD_MOCKUP.md` for layout
5. Time: 15-20 minutes
### For Advanced Analytics
1. Review: `CREATE_DASHBOARD_NOW.md` for calculated fields
2. Create: Custom metrics (engagement rate, virality score)
3. Implement: Date range filters and cross-filtering
4. Share: Dashboard with team for feedback
### For Long-Term Success
1. Monitor: Dashboard daily/weekly
2. Analyze: Identify trends and patterns
3. Optimize: Adjust content strategy based on insights
4. Iterate: Add/remove charts based on usage
5. Scale: Create additional dashboards for other campaigns
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## Files Created
All documentation is in: `/Users/mdch/hype-dash/`
| File | Purpose | Lines | Time to Read |
|------|---------|-------|--------------|
| CREATE_DASHBOARD_NOW.md | Complete guide | 450+ | 10 min |
| FIELD_REFERENCE.md | Technical reference | 400+ | 5 min |
| DASHBOARD_MOCKUP.md | Visual blueprint | 500+ | 8 min |
| QUICK_START_CHECKLIST.md | Fast creation guide | 350+ | 3 min |
| DASHBOARD_SUMMARY.md | This file | 300+ | 5 min |
**Total:** 2,000+ lines of comprehensive documentation
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## Support & Questions
### Common Questions
**Q: Can I create the dashboard via API?**
A: No, Lark API doesn't support dashboard view creation. Must use UI.
**Q: How long does it take to create manually?**
A: 15-20 minutes following the checklist.
**Q: Can I automate data updates?**
A: Yes, the dashboard will automatically show latest data from the table.
**Q: Can I share the dashboard?**
A: Yes, use Lark's share feature to generate view-only or edit links.
**Q: Will the dashboard work on mobile?**
A: Yes, but creation is best done on desktop. Viewing works on mobile.
**Q: Can I export the dashboard?**
A: Yes, Lark supports PNG/PDF export of dashboards.
### Getting Help
- **Lark Documentation:** https://www.larksuite.com/help
- **API Reference:** https://open.larksuite.com/document/
- **Community Forum:** https://forum.larksuite.com/
- **Support:** support@larksuite.com
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## Conclusion
While the Lark API doesn't support programmatic dashboard creation, the comprehensive guides provided will enable you to create a professional TikTok analytics dashboard in just 15-20 minutes through the UI.
The dashboard will provide:
- Real-time performance monitoring
- Actionable insights
- Trend identification
- Content optimization opportunities
**Get started now:**
https://hypelive.sg.larksuite.com/base/C8kmbTsqoa6rBesTKRpl8nV8gHd
Follow `QUICK_START_CHECKLIST.md` for fastest results.
