Build Stunning User Dashboards in Bubble.io 🚀

Hey,

This week, we’re diving into something that makes any app stand out: dynamic user dashboards. Dashboards are a key part of modern apps, offering users a personalised view of their data, tasks, or progress. But building a good dashboard isn’t just about visuals—it’s about functionality and user experience.

Here’s how you can create dynamic, data-driven dashboards in Bubble.io that look great and work seamlessly. Let’s get started!

1. Plan the Key Metrics and Features

Before jumping into Bubble, take a step back and think about the key information your users need. A great dashboard delivers value at a glance.

How To Do It:

• List the metrics, charts, and features your dashboard will include (e.g., tasks due today, recent activity, or a performance graph).

• Group similar items together for a clean, intuitive layout.

Pro Tip: Focus on actionable insights. For example, instead of just showing a “Total Orders” number, highlight trends like “Orders up 20% this week!”

2. Use Repeating Groups for Flexibility

Repeating Groups are perfect for creating dynamic, data-driven widgets on your dashboard. They let you display lists of items like recent transactions, notifications, or projects.

How To Do It:

• Create a Repeating Group and set the data source to dynamically pull from your database (e.g., “Current User’s Tasks”).

• Use filters and sorting to display the most relevant information first (e.g., “Tasks Due Soon” or “Most Recent Orders”).

Pro Tip: Add conditional formatting to your Repeating Groups. For example, highlight overdue tasks in red or completed ones in green.

3. Add Visuals with Charts and Graphs

Data is more engaging when it’s visual. Bubble.io supports plugins like Chart.js to create graphs, pie charts, and bar charts that bring your dashboard to life.

How To Do It:

1. Install a chart plugin from the Bubble Plugin Marketplace.

2. Set the data source to pull values dynamically (e.g., “User’s Monthly Sales” or “Tasks Completed by Category”).

3. Customise colours and labels to match your app’s theme.

Pro Tip: Stick to 2–3 types of visualisations per dashboard. Too many charts can overwhelm users—focus on clarity.

4. Personalise Dashboards for Each User

A dynamic dashboard should adapt to each user’s data, role, or preferences. Personalisation makes your app more useful and keeps users engaged.

How To Do It:

• Use Custom States to store user-specific preferences, like which widgets they want to see.

• Add conditional logic to show or hide elements based on the user’s role (e.g., admins see advanced analytics, while regular users see a summary).

Pro Tip: Allow users to customise their dashboard layout (e.g., dragging and dropping widgets). This feature adds a wow factor!

5. Optimise for Performance

Dashboards often pull a lot of data, which can impact load times. Keep your dashboard running smoothly with these tips:

• Preload Key Data: Use workflows to load essential data as soon as the page opens.

• Paginate Large Lists: Use Bubble’s pagination or infinite scroll for Repeating Groups with a lot of items.

• Cache Calculations: For metrics like “Total Revenue,” save the result in your database instead of recalculating it every time.

Pro Tip: Test your dashboard on mobile devices to ensure it looks great and loads quickly across all screen sizes.

That’s a Wrap! 🎉

Building a dynamic dashboard in Bubble.io can transform your app into a more engaging and functional experience for users. Whether it’s tracking tasks, displaying insights, or personalising data, a well-designed dashboard adds massive value.

What feature are you most excited to add to your dashboard? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear your ideas!

Until next week,
Stackless