In Benchmark, you can choose to export your Brand Insights and Content Analysis dashboards in CSV, PDF, or PowerPoint (PPT) format, allowing you to share your findings with stakeholders both inside and outside Social Media Management. In this article, find out how to export your dashboards in each format and optimize PDF exports for compatible browsers.
In this article:
Exporting dashboards as CSV
- In Benchmark, from the menu on the left, click either Brand Insights or Content Analysis.
- Select the brands and networks you would like to include using the selectors in the top-left corner. Then select the desired date range using the date selector.
- After you have applied your settings, click Export > Export as CSV from the dropdown.
- You will see a pop-up notification in the top-right corner of Benchmark indicating that your export has begun processing, and you will receive another notification when the export has completed and downloaded to your device.
Both Brand Insights and Content Analysis dashboard exports will download as ZIP files. Each metric widget from your dashboard will download as a separate CSV in the ZIP file, and content feed data will export in one file for all filtered posts.
Exporting dashboards as PDF
- In Benchmark, from the menu on the left, click either Brand Insights or Content Analysis.
- Select the brands and networks you would like to include using the selectors in the top-left corner. Then select the desired date range using the date selector.
- After you have applied your settings, click Export > Export as CSV from the dropdown.
Once you click Export as PDF, your browser’s Print window will open and allow you to Save as PDF and preview your PDF prior to saving. You will see the print preview of your export along with options for customizing the display and print destination. Next, make sure that:
- The PDF is marked as your chosen destination.
- The browser's default margin settings are chosen.
- No custom scaling has been applied.
You can also find the recommended configuration for each supported browser below:
Chrome
- Destination
- Save as PDF
- Margins
- None
- Headers and footers
- Uncheck
Firefox
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Page Headers
- Blank
- Page Footers
- Blank
- Bottom left dropdown menu
- Save as PDF
Safari
- Paper size
- A4
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Print headers and footers
- Uncheck
- Bottom left dropdown menu
Edge
- Printer
- Save as PDF
- Layout
- Portrait
- Margins
- Default
- Headers and Footers
- Unchecked
Exporting dashboards as PPT
Tip:
Check out our video for a quick tutorial on exporting and customizing your PPT report:
Note:
You can select from 2-6 brands to generate a PPT report. Please be aware that PPT exports are currently not exportable for single brand analysis or YouTube accounts.
- In Benchmark, from the menu on the left, click either Brand Insights or Content Analysis.
- Select the brands and networks you would like to include using the selectors in the top-left corner. Then select the desired date range using the date selector.
- After you have applied your settings, click Export > Export as PPT Report from the dropdown.
- You will see a notification in the top-right corner that your export is in progress. Your file will download as a PPTX file.
Benchmark PPT reports can be opened in all major PowerPoint-compatible desktop and cloud softwares such as MS Office, Apple Keynote, Google Slides, etc. The report objects on each slide can be modified using desktop softwares, for example:
- Edit fonts and font size
- Edit chart data
- Edit the chart type
- Resize tables and images
Note:
At this time, Benchmark PPT reports cannot be edited in Google Slides.