Date Range Filtering

Filter your dashboard data by date range to analyze specific periods, compare performance, and identify trends.

Available Date Ranges

Preset Ranges

Quick selection options:

Custom Range

Select specific start and end dates:

1. Click Custom Range or the date picker
2. Select start date
3. Select end date
4. Apply the filter

Using Date Filters

Accessing the Filter

Find the date range filter:

• Top of the dashboard
• Usually displays current selection
• Click to expand options

Applying a Filter

1. Click the date range selector
2. Choose preset or custom
3. Dashboard automatically updates
4. All metrics reflect the selected period

Resetting to Default

To clear custom filters:

• Click Reset or Clear
• Or select a preset like “Last 30 Days”

What Gets Filtered

Metrics Affected by Date Filter

Metrics Not Affected

Some metrics are totals and don’t filter:

Comparison Periods

When you select a date range, Timeblu often shows comparison data:

Previous Period Comparison

Selected: Last 30 Days
Compared to: Previous 30 Days

Sessions: 24 (↑ 4 vs previous)
Revenue: €1,920 (↑ 12%)

How Comparison Works

Use Cases for Date Filtering

Weekly Review

Filter: Last 7 Days

Review:

• This week’s sessions
• Recent cancellations
• New clients added

Monthly Reporting

Filter: This Month or Last 30 Days

Review:

• Monthly session count
• Revenue for the month
• Performance metrics

Quarterly Analysis

Filter: Last 90 Days

Review:

• Quarterly trends
• Seasonal patterns
• Growth trajectory

Year-End Review

Filter: This Year or Last 12 Months

Review:

• Annual performance
• Year-over-year comparison
• Overall business health

Promotional Period

Filter: Custom Range (promotion dates)

Review:

• Promotion effectiveness
• Bookings during campaign
• ROI of marketing

Date Filtering Best Practices

Consistent Comparisons

For accurate comparisons:

• Compare same-length periods
• Account for holidays
• Consider seasonality

Meaningful Periods

Choose periods that make sense:

• Don’t compare 7 days to 90 days
• Align with your business cycles
• Use consistent review periods

Document Findings

When analyzing data:

• Note the date range used
• Record key metrics
• Track trends over time

Troubleshooting

No Data Showing

If the dashboard is empty:

1. Check date range isn’t too restrictive
2. Verify you have sessions in that period
3. Try a broader range
4. Ensure data exists (not just created)

Unexpected Numbers

If numbers seem wrong:

1. Verify the correct date range is selected
2. Check timezone settings
3. Understand what’s being counted
4. Verify session dates are correct

Comparison Not Available

Some metrics may not show comparison:

• Not enough historical data
• Metric doesn’t support comparison
• Period too short

Date Range and Plans

Date filtering availability:

Related

• Basic Metrics
• Performance Metrics
• Advanced Analytics