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Spectora Advanced: Custom Data Exports
Spectora Advanced: Custom Data Exports

Keywords: custom reporting, custom export, custom report, custom data, custom data export, custom data file

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Written by Josh Koontz
Updated over a week ago

Managing your home inspection business efficiently often requires handling large amounts of data. Spectora's Advanced Custom Data Exports feature empowers you to extract, customize, and utilize your data effectively. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Advanced Custom Data Exports.

πŸ”΄ Note: This feature requires Spectora Advanced! πŸ”΄

Check out the video below from Josh (one of our awesome Product Managers) to see the full overview!


Why Use Advanced Custom Data Exports?

Advanced Custom Data Exports provide the flexibility to tailor data extraction to meet your specific needs. Whether you need to analyze inspection trends, track inspector performance, or manage client data, this feature offers a powerful solution to access and manipulate your data effortlessly.

Key Features:

  • Customizable Data Extraction:

    • Choose the specific data fields you need for your reports.

    • Create custom exports that focus on the metrics most relevant to your business.

  • Flexible Formats:

    • Export data in various formats such as CSV or Excel for easy integration with other tools and software.

    • Ensure compatibility with your preferred data analysis tools.

  • Efficient Data Management:

    • Save time by automating data exports on a schedule that suits you.

    • Reduce manual data handling and the risk of errors.

  • Enhanced Data Analysis:

    • Utilize exported data to generate comprehensive reports and insights.

    • Make data-driven decisions to optimize your business operations.


Practical Applications of Custom Exports

  • Performance Tracking:

    • Monitor inspector performance over time to identify trends and areas for improvement.

    • Compare performance metrics across different inspectors or time periods.
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  • Client Data Management:

    • Maintain an organized database of client information for marketing and follow-up purposes.

    • Track client engagement and satisfaction metrics.
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  • Financial Analysis:

    • Analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability by exporting financial data.

    • Use insights to make informed business decisions and strategies.


How to Use Advanced Custom Data Exports

In the new Reporting section of Spectora, you will find a tab labeled Custom Export.

From this screen, you can now build out a personalized export using any of the data points in the selector and then filter (if you choose to) to further tailor your export to your needs.

πŸ’‘ Quick tip: Click on the video above to expand it in another window.

  1. Click your name in the top right corner

  2. Click "Reporting" in the dropdown menu

  3. Click "Custom Export"

  4. Click "Add Custom Export"

  5. Select which information you want to include in your export

  6. Click "Next" once you've selected your information

  7. You'll then set your filters

    1. First, set your date range filter

    2. Then select if you want to include inspections that have been deleted, archived, canceled, confirmed, paid, and/or published

    3. You can also filter by specific inspectors, services, or add-ons

  8. Once you've set your filters, click "Next"

  9. If you plan on running this report more than once, you can save it as a named report

  10. Click "Run Export"

  11. Click "Download File"


If you have any questions or feedback, write into our chat bubble or email support@spectora.com!
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