Report Generation
Report Generation Guide
Overview
Report Generation in Sila TrueTrends automates the creation of professional, data-rich reports from trend analysis. This feature transforms complex data into clear, actionable business documents.
Types of Reports
Standard Reports
Trend Analysis Report
Purpose: Deep dive into single trend Contents:
- Trend overview
- Historical performance
- Current metrics
- Future projections
- Market implications
- Recommendations
Market Overview Report
Purpose: Category or market analysis Contents:
- Market size and growth
- Key trends
- Competitive landscape
- Consumer segments
- Opportunities
- Challenges
Comparative Analysis Report
Purpose: Multi-trend comparison Contents:
- Trend comparisons
- Relative performance
- Common factors
- Differentiators
- Combined insights
- Strategic implications
Performance Report
Purpose: Trend performance tracking Contents:
- KPI dashboard
- Growth metrics
- Engagement analysis
- Sentiment tracking
- Milestone achievements
- Next period outlook
Custom Reports
Industry-Specific
Tailored for:
- Products & Services
- Consumer Goods
- Technology
- Sustainability
- Health & Wellness
Role-Specific
Designed for:
- Executives
- Product Managers
- Marketers
- Researchers
- Investors
Generating Reports
Quick Generation
One-Click Reports
- Navigate to trend
- Click "Generate Report"
- Select quick template
- System creates report
- Download or view
Batch Reports
- Select multiple trends
- Choose "Batch Report"
- Pick report type
- Set parameters
- Generate all
Custom Generation
Report Builder
- Open Report Builder
- Select data sources
- Choose sections
- Configure layout
- Add customization
- Generate report
Advanced Options
- Custom date ranges
- Specific metrics
- Filtered data
- Multiple sources
- Combined insights
Report Configuration
Data Selection
Core Metrics
Essential data points:
- Growth rate
- Volume metrics
- Engagement scores
- Sentiment analysis
- Demographics
Additional Data
Optional inclusions:
- Geographic distribution
- Platform breakdown
- Influencer mentions
- Related trends
- Competitive data
Layout Options
Report Structure
Standard sections:
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Data Analysis
- Visualizations
- Insights
- Recommendations
- Appendix
Formatting Choices
- Page orientation
- Margin settings
- Font selection
- Color scheme
- Header/footer
Visualization Settings
Chart Selection
- Auto-select best charts
- Manual chart choice
- Custom visualizations
- Interactive elements
- Data tables
Visual Customization
- Color palettes
- Chart styles
- Label formats
- Legend positions
- Annotations
Report Templates
Executive Dashboard
Format: 1-2 pages Focus: Key metrics and decisions Visuals: KPI cards, summary charts Best for: Quick executive review
Detailed Analysis
Format: 10-20 pages Focus: Comprehensive analysis Visuals: Multiple charts, tables Best for: Deep dive research
Presentation Deck
Format: Slide format Focus: Visual storytelling Visuals: One chart per slide Best for: Stakeholder meetings
Data Report
Format: Table-heavy Focus: Raw data and numbers Visuals: Minimal, mostly tables Best for: Data analysts
Infographic Style
Format: Visual-first Focus: Easy consumption Visuals: Icons, graphics Best for: Marketing use
Automation Features
Scheduled Reports
Setting Schedules
- Choose report type
- Select frequency:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Pick delivery time
- Set recipients
- Activate schedule
Delivery Options
- Email attachment
- Cloud storage
- Team workspace
- FTP upload
- API webhook
Alert Reports
Trigger Conditions
Generate when:
- Threshold crossed
- Significant change
- New trend emerges
- Milestone reached
- Anomaly detected
Alert Configuration
- Set trigger criteria
- Choose report template
- Define recipients
- Set urgency level
- Enable/disable
Recurring Reports
Use Cases
- Weekly team updates
- Monthly board reports
- Quarterly reviews
- Annual summaries
- Campaign tracking
Management
- View scheduled reports
- Edit configurations
- Pause/resume
- Delete schedules
- Check history
Report Customization
Branding
Brand Elements
Add your:
- Company logo
- Brand colors
- Custom fonts
- Letterhead
- Footer text
White-Label Options
- Remove Sila branding
- Full customization
- Custom domains
- Branded exports
Content Personalization
Dynamic Content
- Recipient name
- Company specifics
- Regional data
- Role-relevant sections
- Personalized insights
Language Options
- Multiple languages
- Regional formatting
- Currency conversion
- Date formats
- Measurement units
Interactive Elements
Digital Reports
Include:
- Clickable contents
- Hover details
- Expandable sections
- Embedded videos
- Interactive charts
Navigation
- Table of contents
- Section links
- Back to top
- Page numbers
- Bookmarks
Quality Control
Data Accuracy
Validation Checks
System verifies:
- Data freshness
- Calculation accuracy
- Source reliability
- Completeness
- Consistency
Error Handling
- Flag missing data
- Note limitations
- Provide context
- Suggest alternatives
- Mark estimates
Report Review
Preview Features
- Full preview mode
- Page-by-page review
- Zoom capabilities
- Print preview
- Mobile preview
Editing Options
- Text corrections
- Data updates
- Chart modifications
- Layout adjustments
- Final touches
Export and Distribution
Export Formats
Document Formats
- PDF: Universal, print-ready
- Word: Editable document
- Excel: Data-focused
- PowerPoint: Presentations
- HTML: Web-ready
Data Formats
- CSV: Raw data
- JSON: Structured data
- XML: System integration
- API: Direct integration
Distribution Methods
Direct Delivery
- Email attachments
- Secure links
- Cloud sharing
- Team platforms
- FTP transfer
Access Control
- Password protection
- Expiring links
- View-only mode
- Download limits
- User authentication
Best Practices
Report Planning
Before Generation
- Define audience
- Set objectives
- Choose metrics
- Plan structure
- Schedule timing
Content Strategy
- Lead with insights
- Support with data
- Visualize clearly
- Conclude with actions
- Append details
Report Optimization
For Readability
- Clear headlines
- Logical flow
- Visual breaks
- Consistent formatting
- Executive summary
For Impact
- Highlight key findings
- Use compelling visuals
- Include examples
- Provide context
- Make actionable
Troubleshooting
Generation Issues
Report Won't Generate
Solutions:
- Check data availability
- Verify permissions
- Reduce complexity
- Try different template
- Clear cache
Slow Generation
Solutions:
- Reduce data range
- Simplify visualizations
- Generate in parts
- Schedule off-peak
- Upgrade plan
Quality Issues
Poor Formatting
Solutions:
- Check template
- Verify settings
- Preview first
- Try different format
- Reset to default
Missing Data
Solutions:
- Refresh sources
- Check filters
- Verify access
- Expand range
- Contact support
Mobile Considerations
Mobile Generation
- View reports
- Basic generation
- Quick exports
- Share functions
- Schedule management
Mobile Limitations
- Complex customization
- Advanced formatting
- Bulk operations
- Large reports
- Custom templates
Integration Capabilities
Business Intelligence
Connect with:
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Looker
- Google Analytics
- Custom BI tools
Workflow Integration
- Slack notifications
- Teams updates
- Email automation
- CRM integration
- Project management