Dashboard Guide

The Dashboard is your central hub in Audio Audit. It provides quick access to all major features and an overview of your podcast quality metrics.

Dashboard Layout

The Dashboard is organised into several key sections:

  1. Generate Report — Create new analyses
  2. Latest Reports — Recent analysis results
  3. Podcasts — Performance overview
  4. Team Members — Organisation collaboration
  5. Current Plan — Usage and subscription status

Generating Reports

The top section provides two ways to analyse audio:

Add Podcast

  1. Click "Add Podcast"
  2. Type the podcast name in the search field
  3. Select from autocomplete suggestions
  4. Audio Audit analyses the latest episode automatically

Quick Tips:

  • Search works on podcast titles
  • Selecting a podcast immediately starts analysis
  • Uses RSS feed data for the latest episode

Upload File

  1. Click "Upload File"
  2. Drag and drop or browse for your audio file
  3. Supports MP3, MP4/M4A, WAV up to 256MB
  4. Processing begins automatically after upload

Upload Best Practices:

  • Ensure stable internet for large files
  • Upload final, edited versions
  • Include proper metadata before uploading

Latest Reports Section

View your three most recent audio analyses:

Report Cards Display

  • Podcast/file name: Identifies the audio source
  • Episode title: Specific episode analysed
  • Score: Quick quality indicator (e.g., "18/21")
  • Processing time: When analysis completed
  • View button: Access full report details

Status Indicators

  • Completed: Green checkmark, ready to view
  • Processing: Spinner animation, still analysing
  • Failed: Red indicator, check quota or retry

Podcasts Overview

Monitor all your connected podcasts:

Performance Display

  • Podcast names: With custom colours
  • Historical scores: Visual graph showing trends
  • Score benchmark: 80% target line for reference
  • Time range: Adjustable view (week/month/year)

Quick Actions

  • Click podcast names to view detailed analytics
  • Hover for score tooltips
  • Use consistent colours for easy identification

Team Members Section

For organisation workspaces only:

Team Overview

  • Member list: Profile pictures and names
  • Role indicators: Owner vs member status
  • Pending invitations: Shows awaiting responses
  • Invite button: Add new team members (owners only)

Managing Team

  1. Click "Invite Member"
  2. Enter email address
  3. Invitation sent automatically
  4. Track pending invitations

Current Plan Display

Monitor your subscription and usage:

Usage Visualization

  • Progress bar: Colour-coded usage indicator
    • 🟢 Green: < 70% used (plenty remaining)
    • 🟡 Amber: 70-90% used (monitor usage)
    • 🔴 Red: > 90% used (nearly exhausted)
  • Numeric display: "X of Y hours used"
  • Renewal info: Next reset date

Plan Information

  • Plan name: Current subscription tier
  • Monthly allowance: Total credits available
  • Workspace context: Personal or organisation

Quick Actions

  • Check Dashboard: Link to detailed billing
  • Upgrade options: When approaching limits

Organisation Switcher

Located in the top navigation:

Workspace Selector

  • Current workspace: Shows active context
  • Dropdown menu: Switch between:
    • Personal workspace (your name)
    • Organisation workspaces
  • Visual indicator: Different icon for orgs

Switching Impact

  • Dashboard shows workspace-specific data
  • Reports filtered by current workspace
  • Team section only for organisations
  • Billing tied to workspace owner

Onboarding Tour

New users see an interactive tour:

Tour Highlights

  1. Generate Report: How to analyse audio
  2. Latest Reports: Understanding results
  3. Podcasts: Monitoring performance
  4. Team: Collaboration features
  5. Plan: Managing credits

Controlling the Tour

  • Progress dots show position
  • "Next" advances through steps
  • "Skip" exits tour early
  • Reactivate from help menu

Dashboard Best Practices

Daily Use

  1. Check latest reports for completed analyses
  2. Monitor usage to avoid quota surprises
  3. Review podcast performance trends
  4. Process any failed reports

Weekly Tasks

  1. Review podcast score trends
  2. Check team member activity
  3. Analyse credit consumption patterns
  4. Plan upcoming analyses

Monthly Activities

  1. Review overall quality improvements
  2. Assess plan suitability
  3. Clean up inactive podcasts
  4. Export important reports

Performance Optimisation

Loading Speed

  • Dashboard auto-refreshes every 30 seconds
  • Manual refresh with browser reload
  • Cached data for instant display

Data Management

  • Latest reports show most recent 3
  • Full history in Reports page
  • Podcast graphs show configurable timeframe

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Dashboard not updating"

  • Check internet connection
  • Try manual browser refresh
  • Clear browser cache if needed

"Missing podcasts"

  • Verify correct workspace selected
  • Check podcast belongs to workspace
  • Confirm podcast not deleted

"Can't invite team members"

  • Only organisation owners can invite
  • Check you're in organisation workspace
  • Verify email address format

"Usage bar showing red"

  • Normal when >90% credits used
  • Consider upgrading plan
  • Disable automatic checking temporarily

Mobile Experience

The Dashboard is fully responsive:

Mobile Optimisations

  • Stacked layout for small screens
  • Touch-friendly buttons
  • Swipeable report cards
  • Simplified navigation

Mobile Tips

  • Use landscape for graphs
  • Tap and hold for tooltips
  • Pinch to zoom charts
  • Access full menu via hamburger icon

Next Steps