What You Can Build
- Custom executive dashboards
- Campaign performance reports
- Cross-channel ROI analysis
- Automated scheduled reports
- Team-specific views
Overview
Looker Studio (formerly Google Data Studio) is a free business intelligence tool from Google. The ClicksFlyer integration allows you to create custom visualizations and reports using your mobile marketing data.
Connection Methods
1. Native Connector
Use ClicksFlyer's native Looker Studio connector for direct data access.
2. BigQuery Export
Export ClicksFlyer data to BigQuery and connect via Looker Studio's BigQuery connector.
3. Google Sheets
Schedule exports to Google Sheets and connect those sheets to Looker Studio.
Setup Guide
Step 1: Get API Credentials
- Go to ClicksFlyer Settings â API
- Generate a new API key
- Note your Account ID
Step 2: Add Data Source in Looker Studio
- Open Looker Studio (lookerstudio.google.com)
- Click Create â Data Source
- Search for "ClicksFlyer" connector
- Enter your API key and Account ID
- Authorize and connect
Step 3: Configure Data Fields
Select which metrics and dimensions to include:
- Date ranges and granularity
- Campaign and creative dimensions
- Performance metrics (installs, revenue, etc.)
- Cost and ROI metrics
Available Data Fields
Dimensions
- Date, Week, Month
- Campaign, Ad Group, Creative
- Country, Region, City
- Platform (iOS, Android)
- Publisher/Source
Metrics
- Impressions, Clicks, CTR
- Installs, Events, Conversions
- Revenue, LTV
- Spend, CPI, CPA
- ROAS, ROI
Dashboard Templates
ClicksFlyer provides starter templates for common use cases:
- Executive Overview: High-level KPIs and trends
- Campaign Performance: Detailed campaign analysis
- Creative Analysis: Creative-level performance
- Geographic Report: Performance by region
Best Practices
- Use date range controls for flexibility
- Create filtered views for different teams
- Set up scheduled email delivery
- Blend data sources for comprehensive views
- Use calculated fields for custom metrics
Troubleshooting
- Connection timeout: Reduce date range or metrics selected
- Missing data: Verify API permissions and data availability
- Slow loading: Use data extracts for large datasets