Digest Emails & Alerts

Optional digests and simple alerts to keep teams informed.

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Overview

Digests and alerts keep stakeholders informed without opening the dashboard. They work best when short, timed, and linked back to source views.

Use alerts for exceptions (spikes/dips); use digests for cadence (weekly/monthly).

Key Ideas

  • Include the time range and a link to the full view.
  • Cap digests at a few highlights and one chart.
  • Make alert thresholds slightly conservative to avoid fatigue.
  • Allow recipients to adjust frequency.

Simple Flow

  1. Define audiences and cadence.
  2. Choose 2–4 metrics to summarize.
  3. Attach CSV or snapshot when useful.
  4. Iterate based on feedback.

FAQs

  • How do we avoid alert fatigue? Raise thresholds and bundle events; keep alerts meaningful and actionable.
  • Should digests include raw data? Only when a team regularly works in spreadsheets—otherwise link to the dashboard.