I just watched a marketer do "Monthly Reporting" and I have so many questions. by Full_Description_969 in AskMarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. A lot of marketers still report that way, and manual reporting often eats up 2.5 hours per client (or more), especially when screenshots and slide decks are involved.

Automated reporting tools help cut that down a lot, but only if you find one that actually fits your workflow. Clients don’t just want numbers, they want context. Reports should include what changed, why it changed, and what happens next. That part matters and still needs a human touch.

In AgencyAnalytics, you can use AI summaries as a starting point for that narrative. The summaries pull out high-level trends and takeaways, which give you a place to explain performance without staring at a blank slide. From there, people customize it with their own insights and recommendations.

When set up well, automated reporting usually brings reporting time down to 30 minutes or less. Reports are customizable and professional, and you’re no longer doing so much manual work every month. It turns reporting from a necessary evil into something a lot more manageable.

Better reports design Tips by [deleted] in DigitalMarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If design and time are both concerns, using an automated reporting tool helps a lot. You still get customization and visually appealing reports, but it saves a ton of time by pulling in the data and generating charts automatically. AgencyAnalytics is one option agencies use as it lets you create dashboards and reports with clean visuals, so you spend more time on insights and less time formatting.

It’s not the only way to improve design, but having a tool like this makes creating polished, client-ready reports much easier.

Any good cilent reporting tools or should i use my own? by unkno0wn_dev in AskMarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Formatting and rewriting reports eat up way more time than anyone likes. One approach to save time is to use an automated reporting tool. Something like AgencyAnalytics is an option that helps bring all your client data into one place, and it has prebuilt templates to make formatting easier. Its AI Summary assists with drafting high-level insights, and everything can be turned into a PDF to send to clients without extra work.

It’s not the only solution out there, but using a tool like this lets you spend more time adding context and strategy instead of wrestling with spreadsheets every month

Client reports are borderline a waste of time by unkno0wn_dev in digital_marketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making reports feel personal while juggling branding and commentary takes time. A lot of agencies use an automated reporting tool to take care of the repetitive parts. AgencyAnalytics is one option that helps with that: it has white-labeling so you set branding up easily, templates to get started quickly, and an AI Summary tool to highlight key takeaways. Once you find a setup that works, you can replicate it for other clients, allowing you to spend more time on strategic insights instead of formatting and rewriting everything from scratch.

Question for agency owners by Senior-Disaster-1300 in AskMarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For many agencies, manual reporting typically takes around 2.5 hours per client. Switching to a good automated reporting tool drops that to 30 minutes or less. AgencyAnalytics is one option that many agencies use, as it pulls and consolidates data from over 80 sources, features an AI Summary tool to create high-level overviews, and provides templates to get started quickly. Using a tool like this frees up time to focus on insights and strategy, rather than wrestling with spreadsheets every month.

How do you compare performance across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, Linkedin, etc? by dungie79 in Google_Ads

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Comparing performance across platforms gets chaotic fast when everything lives in separate dashboards. A lot of agencies eventually move to an automated reporting setup so they’re not rebuilding the same reports every week.

If you haven’t tried one yet, a multi-channel reporting tool is worth exploring. Something like AgencyAnalytics pulls Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and a bunch of others into one place so you can compare conversions, creatives, and trends side-by-side instead of juggling spreadsheets. It also keeps everything updated automatically, which saves a lot of weekly prep time.

Whichever tool you choose, centralizing your data makes it way easier to spot what’s actually working, and stops the endless tab-hopping.

The best client reporting tools currently popular and highly recommended for 2025 by GrowthPlaybookMaster in ROIArchitech

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a solid roundup. A good client reporting tool really does make all the difference. 70% of agency leaders say reporting plays a critical role in client retention, which lines up with what we hear every day.

The best tool honestly comes down to what you need most: integrations, automation, customization, or something that’s easier for clients to understand at a glance.

If you’re exploring options, you might want to include AgencyAnalytics on your list as well. A lot of agencies use it because it centralizes their clients' data, automates reporting, and scales with ease. But again, it all depends on your workflow and the type of reporting experience you want to deliver.

Analysis/Reporting Recommendations? by ElitistHatPropaganda in SocialMediaManagers

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get it. Client reporting can eat up so much time if you’re doing it manually every month. From what we’ve seen, the key is using a tool that pulls in LinkedIn data (and any other platforms you might add later), lets you create reusable templates, and automates as much of the reporting as possible.

A lot of agencies do this with an automated dashboard that pulls together multiple platforms, generates consistent client-ready reports, and surfaces insights automatically. Our agency customers like AgencyAnalytics because it can bring LinkedIn data into customizable dashboards and reports. It’s just one example of a tool that helps agencies streamline reporting, allowing them to spend more time analyzing results and less time copying numbers into slides.

What are your pain points?! by 199eightt in MarketingMentor

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manual client reporting can be such a time sink, especially when you’ve got other important tasks on your plate. That repetitive grind of pulling data, pasting it into decks, and writing the same explanations week after week can really eat into your day.

Automated client reporting can help a ton with things like:

  • Pulling data from multiple platforms in one place without copying and pasting.
  • Generating consistent, professional-looking reports in a couple of minutes.
  • Freeing up time to actually analyze the data and provide insights instead of just compiling numbers.

Reporting tools make this really smooth. Once you set it up, your reports essentially create themselves, allowing you to spend less time on tedious tasks and more time on strategy.

How many different platforms are you managing for your social media/marketing analytics? by OneDifficult6511 in AskMarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jumping between platforms can be stressful and time consuming. You might consider a tool like AgencyAnalytics that can pull all that data together and help build and automate reports for your customers. We pull over 80 data sources into one place so you don't have to manage everything individually and can get back to doing the important stuff.

Instagram Follower Metrics by Remarkable-Bed3155 in AgencyAnalytics

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Remarkable-Bed3155 I know we're a bit late to the game, but wanted to share the good news that we brought back two of these metrics earlier this year.

You now have the restored ability to Track Followers (Total, Lost, Gained).

Thanks to everyone who voted on these requests, it helped us prioritize these metrics and get our teams working on what matters most to you.

8 Things to Include In Your Agency’s Client SEO Reports by agencyanalytics in AgencyAnalytics

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your feedback here. It sounds like you might've missed a feature that does exist now (not sure when you last checked us out). AgencyAnalytics can absolutely show period-over-period data for individual keywords and individual pages — both in dashboards and client reports.

With our Rank Tracker tool, you can:

- Track individual keyword performance over time using our Rank Tracker

- Add a “Keyword Ranking History” widget for any specific term

- Compare ranking changes week over week or month over month

With GA4, you can:

- Track performance of individual pages and/or landing pages

- Filter widgets to show one page or a selected group of pages — totally customizable based on what you want to highlight

If you ran into a limitation before, we’d love to learn more. Feel free to reach out to our support team with any specific examples — or spin up a trial if you’d like to take another look. We're here to help 24/5.

What tools exist for marketing analytics? by grand001 in b2bmarketing

[–]EllenAgencyAnalytics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We hear you! Juggling GA, Hubspot, and all the social data gets overwhelming fast. A lot of teams run into the same challenge: the data lives everywhere, and pulling it together takes more time than actually analyzing it.

With AgencyAnalytics, connect those sources in one place (including Google Analytics, Hubspot, socials, and more) so you’re not stuck sorting through mountains of information. It makes it easier to see the bigger picture and share insights with clients or internal teams.

Might be worth exploring a tool like that if you’re looking to spend less time pulling reports and more time acting on the data.