If you’re running sales demos, pre-sales, or customer training, you probably use Goconsensus to automate and track demo engagement. The platform’s analytics can show you who’s watching, what they care about, and where people drop off. But getting those insights out of Goconsensus and into someone else’s inbox—or a slide deck—can be a pain if you don’t know where to look.
This guide is for anyone who needs to export or share demo analytics reports from Goconsensus: sales ops, enablement leads, CSMs, or just the unlucky person who got asked, “Can you send me the latest demo stats?” I’ll walk you through what you can (and can’t) do, plus tips on making the data actually useful.
1. Understanding Goconsensus Demo Analytics
Before you start exporting, know what’s in these reports—and what’s just fluff. Goconsensus tracks things like:
- Who viewed the demo: Email, company, sometimes more.
- How long they watched: Did they watch the intro and bail, or stick around?
- Which sections they engaged with: Some demos are broken into chapters or topics.
- Questions asked or feedback left: If enabled, you’ll see this.
- Sharing activity: Did they forward the link to others?
Pro tip: Not every metric is gold. Focus on who viewed, how long, and which topics got the most attention. “Clicks” and “impressions” can be noisy.
2. Finding the Analytics Reports
You can’t export what you can’t find. Here’s how to get to the data:
- Log into Goconsensus. You’ll land on the dashboard.
- Head to the ‘Analytics’ or ‘Reporting’ section. The name can vary depending on your plan or UI updates.
- Choose your demo or demo board. Look for a list of demos—pick the one you want data on.
- Click into the detailed report. You should see viewer stats, engagement graphs, and maybe some fancy charts.
Don’t see what you need? Goconsensus sometimes limits reporting to admins or power users. If you’re stuck, check your permissions or ask your admin to grant access.
3. Exporting the Data: What Actually Works
Here’s the honest rundown on what you can and can’t get out of Goconsensus:
3.1. Downloading as CSV or Excel
- Look for an ‘Export’ or ‘Download’ button. Most pages with tables have at least a CSV export option.
- Choose the format. Usually CSV; sometimes Excel if you’re lucky.
- Select your filters. Pick date ranges, user segments, or specific demos before exporting, or you’ll get a data dump of everything.
- Click to download. The file should land in your downloads folder.
What works: CSV exports are reliable and easy to slice up in Excel or Google Sheets.
What doesn’t: The formatting is often ugly. Expect to do some cleanup—column names can be cryptic, timestamps might not match your timezone, and some fields may be blank if users didn’t fill them in.
Ignore: “Export to PDF” if you want to do anything with the data. PDFs are fine for sharing a quick snapshot, but useless for analysis.
3.2. Exporting Visual Reports
Some versions of Goconsensus offer PDF exports with charts and graphs. Here’s how:
- Find the ‘Export to PDF’ button. Usually near the top of the analytics page.
- Pick your filters. (Again, choose a relevant date range or demo.)
- Export and download.
What works: PDFs look nice for execs or clients who just want the big picture.
What doesn’t: You can’t edit or drill into the data. Most PDFs are static screenshots—no interactivity.
4. Sharing Reports Directly from Goconsensus
If you’d rather not download files, Goconsensus lets you share reports via links or email.
4.1. Sharing Report Links
- Find the ‘Share’ or ‘Copy Link’ option on the analytics or specific report page.
- Adjust sharing settings: Some links are only visible to logged-in users; others can be “public” (rare—check your org’s settings).
- Copy the link and send via email, Slack, etc.
What works: Fast and easy if everyone has Goconsensus access.
What doesn’t: External partners or execs without logins will hit a wall. Also, links may expire or break if the demo is deleted.
Heads up: Don’t assume “public” links are truly open. Always test in a private browser window before sending to a client.
4.2. Emailing Reports from Goconsensus
- Look for a ‘Send Report’ or ‘Email’ button. Not all plans have this.
- Enter recipient emails and add a message.
- Send. The recipient will get a link or attached PDF.
What works: Good for sending to team members without making them log in and click around.
What doesn’t: Formatting is hit or miss. Some recipients get a nice summary, others just a confusing link (again, always test).
5. Making the Data Useful (and Avoiding Headaches)
Exporting is one thing. Actually making sense of the data is another.
- Clean up your exports: Fix column headers, filter out test data, and standardize viewer names.
- Focus on trends, not raw numbers: A single drop-off doesn’t mean much. Look for patterns over time.
- Skip vanity metrics: Don’t obsess over “impressions” or “total plays.” Stakeholders care about who engaged deeply, not who clicked by accident.
- Build a template: If you’ll be sharing reports regularly, create a simple spreadsheet or slide template. Paste in the key numbers so you’re not reinventing the wheel each time.
- Document what’s missing: Goconsensus doesn’t always capture every detail. If execs ask why data is missing (e.g., “Why don’t we know the viewer’s company?”), be upfront—sometimes users skip forms, or tracking is blocked.
Pro tip: If you’re exporting for a recurring meeting, save your filters and only export new data. Don’t waste time wrangling the same numbers every week.
6. Common Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
- Timezone headaches: Goconsensus timestamps are usually UTC. You’ll need to convert if you want accurate local times.
- Incomplete data: If viewers skip the registration form, you’ll have blank names or emails.
- Outdated exports: Don’t rely on last month’s report—always refresh just before sharing. Data updates in real time.
- Over-sharing: Not everyone needs full-detail CSVs. Sometimes a screenshot of the “Top Viewers” is enough.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I automate report exports from Goconsensus?
A: Not out of the box. There’s no built-in scheduler. Some customers use Zapier, APIs, or browser automation, but it’s a hack and takes effort.
Q: Can I customize the exported fields?
A: Only partially. You can pick filters and maybe columns, but you can’t add custom fields beyond what Goconsensus tracks.
Q: Are exports available on all plans?
A: No. Entry-level subscriptions sometimes restrict exports to PDFs or limit CSV downloads. If you can’t find an export option, you might need an upgrade (or just copy-paste).
8. A Simple Way Forward
You don’t need fancy tools or endless spreadsheets to get value from Goconsensus analytics. Stick to what’s useful: who watched, what they cared about, and what changed over time. Export, clean up, share, and move on. If you hit a wall, document it and focus on what you can control.
Keep it simple, iterate as you go, and don’t let “perfect” reporting get in the way of actual insight.