How to build a Bling report: Insights and must-have metrics

How to build a Bling report: Insights and must-have metrics

Imagine having in your hands a complete dashboard that reveals the best-selling products, the states that generate the most revenue, and the sales channels that drive your profits.

With a well-structured report, you can monitor data that makes decision-making easier and also turn information into opportunities, making it possible to adjust campaigns, optimize inventory, and expand sales intelligently.

In this article, we’ll explore the key metrics that should not be missing from a Bling report and how to build these visualizations efficiently.

1 - Sold Products Chart

Displays the number of products sold within a specific period. It also includes a quantitative and percentage comparison with the previous period.

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Screenshot of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

2 - Revenue Over Time Chart

Shows the progression of revenue over time, helping you identify sales peaks, seasonal trends, and high-revenue periods. Additionally, you can switch between the three different charts using the arrow icons, as shown in the GIF below.

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GIF of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

3 - Monthly Orders by Store (%)

Visually displays the percentage of orders by store. You can also see the exact number of orders by hovering the mouse over the bars in the chart.

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Screenshot of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

4 - Sales Table

Provides a detailed breakdown of sold products, including quantity, average cost price, number of orders, and other key sales insights.

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Screenshot of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

5 - Revenue by State

Displays the revenue generated by state based on the selected filters, helping identify top-performing regions and uncover opportunities to expand your market reach.

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Screenshot of Bling Looker Studio Report by Kondado

6 - New Customers Card

Displays the number of new customers acquired during a specific period.

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Screenshot of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

7 - Class Filter (ABC Curve)

Categorizes products based on their impact on revenue, grouping them into classes A, B, and C, and allows you to view each class individually.

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GIF of Bling Power BI Report by Kondado

Ways to Create Your Bling Report

There are several ways to build reports using Bling:

  • Manual: Exporting data directly from Bling and organizing it manually in spreadsheets.
  • With Kondado: By using Kondado, you can automate your reports and send the data to tools like Looker Studio and Power BI, spreadsheets like Google Sheets and Excel, and even databases such as BigQuery and Redshift SSH.
  • Using Kondado templates: Kondado offers ready-to-use, customizable report templates with the main metrics already configured.
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Unlock the full potential of your Bling reports with Kondado

Stop wasting time on manual, outdated reports. With Kondado , your Bling data flows seamlessly into your preferred database, BI tool, or spreadsheet, making it easy to build dynamic, real-time reports that keep up with your business.

Build a Bling Sales Report

Pick the right Bling metrics and assemble them in a BI tool or spreadsheet, with Kondado handling the data pipeline.

1
Define your core metrics

Pick the metrics that matter: sold products with period comparison, revenue over time, monthly orders by store (%), a sales table with cost and quantity, revenue by state, new customers, and an ABC curve filter by class.

2
Choose how to source the data

Decide between manual exports from Bling or automated pipelines via Kondado, which loads Bling data into spreadsheets, BI tools, or databases on a schedule you choose.

3
Pick the right destination

Send the data to Google Sheets or Excel for spreadsheets, to Looker Studio or Power BI for dashboards, or to BigQuery or Redshift for deeper modelling.

4
Assemble the visuals

Build scorecards for sold products and new customers, line and bar charts for revenue over time and monthly orders, a map or bar chart for revenue by state, and a sales table with the ABC class filter.

5
Use a ready-made template to skip setup

Skip the build by starting from one of Kondado's Bling report templates for Power BI or Looker Studio and connect your Bling account.

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-have metrics for a Bling report?
The essential metrics include: Sold Products (with period comparison), Revenue Over Time (to spot seasonal trends), Monthly Orders by Store (%), a detailed Sales Table with cost and quantity data, Revenue by State for geographic insights, New Customers acquisition count, and an ABC Curve class filter to prioritize high-impact products.
How can I automate my Bling reports instead of doing manual exports?
You can automate your Bling reports using Kondado's data integration platform, which connects Bling directly to BI tools like Looker Studio and Power BI, spreadsheets such as Google Sheets and Excel, and databases including BigQuery and Redshift SSH—eliminating manual spreadsheet work entirely.
What is the ABC Curve class filter in a Bling report?
The ABC Curve class filter categorizes products based on their revenue impact into classes A (highest impact), B (moderate), and C (lowest). This allows you to focus on your most valuable products individually and make smarter inventory and marketing decisions.
Can I use ready-made templates for Bling reports?
Yes. Kondado offers ready-to-use, customizable report templates with the main Bling metrics already configured, saving you setup time and ensuring best-practice visualizations from the start.
Which BI tools work best for visualizing Bling data?
The article showcases Bling reports built in Power BI and Looker Studio, with interactive features like hover details, period comparisons, and switchable chart views. Kondado can also send Bling data to other destinations including spreadsheets and databases for further analysis.
How does the Revenue by State chart help my business?
The Revenue by State visualization shows which geographic regions generate the most revenue based on your selected filters. This helps identify top-performing states, uncover expansion opportunities, and tailor regional marketing or inventory strategies to maximize market reach.

Written by·Published 2025-05-21·Updated 2026-04-26