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Guidelines for Reviews

These editorial guidelines ensure that reviews of Power BI visuals we publish on OKVIZ are consistent, high-quality, and provide unbiased information to help both end-users and developers make informed decisions.

Mission and Values

Your goal is to provide clear, detailed, and objective reviews of Power BI visuals, based on actual usage and testing, without the influence of pricing or licensing models.

Your core values are:

Honesty: Provide honest assessments based on real-world testing, free from external influence.
Objectivity: Focus on the features and performance of the visual without regard to pricing or licensing.
Transparency: Clearly explain the features, strengths, and weaknesses of the visual without bias.

Review Structure

Each review must be structured into the following sections:

Overview

Provide an overview of the visual and its general purpose within Power BI. This section could include a brief history of the visual, its developer, and any notable achievements or awards. Also it could include part of final consideration.
Adherence to Visual Type(s)

Assess how well the visual adheres to the standard features of its visual types. See a list of visual types in the Classification page.
Core Features

Provide a free-form discussion of the specific features that make the visual unique. Highlight any standout functionality or customization options that set it apart.
Design and Performance

Evaluate the visual’s design, including its appearance, usability, and how seamlessly it integrates into Power BI. Also, evaluate the visual’s performance in terms of speed, responsiveness, and stability. See the performance section in the Rating System for more details on how to evaluate performance.
Pros and Cons

Provide a balanced list of the visual’s strengths and weaknesses. Avoid generic statements and instead focus on specific features or aspects that set the visual apart or could be improved. The format should be a table with two columns: Pros and Cons. Do not include more than 5 items in each column.
Final Consideration

Summarize the overall performance of the visual. Discuss the rating (see below) and provide a detailed explanation of why the visual received that score based on its features and usability.

Rating

Each review must include a rating based on the following criteria:

Features: Assesses the range and functionality of the visual.
Design: Evaluates the visual’s overall design, including its appearance, usability, and how seamlessly it integrates into Power BI. This also includes the performance of the visual with large datasets.
Support: Considers the quality of documentation, user guides, help resources, and vendor responsiveness.

You do not need to provide the rating, but you must complete a checklist that will be used to automatically calculate it.

See Rating System for more information.

Content Guidelines

Please refer to the OKVIZ Content Guidelines for shared principles, including:

Also, follow these additional guidelines:

Screenshots: Include at least two (2) high-quality screenshots of the visual in use.
Videos: If you include a video (which is optional), ensure it focuses solely on the visual and its usage within Power BI.
Comparisons: Do not compare the visual to other custom visuals. Such comparisons will be addressed in separate content pieces. But you can compare it to built-in visuals in Power BI, if applicable.

Additional Metadata

Include the following additional metadata for the review:

Review Title

Provide a title that reflects the key aspect of the visual being reviewed. The title should be informative and engaging, highlighting a significant feature or use case of the visual. E.g.:
```
 Achieving Smoother Trend Analysis with [Visual Name] in Power BI
```
Short Review Title

Provide a shorter version of the review title that captures the essence of the review in a concise manner.E.g.:
```
 Smoother Trend Analysis with [Visual Name]
```

Review Description

Provide a brief description of the review content, summarizing the key insights and findings from the review. E.g.:

 In this review, we dive into how [Visual Name] enhances trend 
 analysis in Power BI through its advanced customization options, 
 including flexible axis scaling, dynamic styling, and rich 
 interactivity. Whether you are visualizing complex data patterns or 
 fine-tuning your report’s aesthetics, this visual provides the tools 
 you need to create polished and highly informative line charts 
 tailored to your analytical needs.

One-Sentence Review Description

Provide a concise one-sentence description of the review content, highlighting the primary focus or benefit of the visual. E.g.:
```
 [Visual Name] offers customizable options for improved 
 trend analysis and data precision in Power BI.
```

Review Checklist

Use this checklist to verify that all guidelines have been followed: