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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 design section in the OKVIZ Index Rating System for more details about how design affects the rating.

5. 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.

6. 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

You do not need to provide the rating of the visual, since it is calculated automatically. Reviews can discuss the rating when it is already available in the OKVIZ Index, but they should not guess or manually calculate it.

Content Guidelines

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

• Media
• Links
• Bugs
• Style and Grammar
• AI Usage
• Fact-Checking and Originality
• Sponsored Content
• Editorial Process
• Maintenance

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:

• Overview: Describe the visual and its purpose.
• Adherence to Visual Type(s): Evaluate how well the visual meets the features of its visual type.
• Core Features: Discuss the unique features of the visual.
• Design and Performance: Evaluate the visual’s design and performance.
• Pros and Cons: Provide a balanced list of the visual’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Final Consideration: Offer a short summary of the visual’s performance and rating.
• Follow the OKVIZ Content Guidelines for media, links, bugs, style, and grammar.
  • Screenshots: Provide at least 2 high-quality screenshots.
  • Comparisons: Ensure the visual is not compared to other custom visuals.
• Provide additional metadata:
  • Review Title
  • Short Review Title
  • Review Description
  • One-Sentence Review Description