Navigating the Main Dashboard

Your comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the Traffic Creator dashboard.

The main navigation menu is located on the left side of the screen and provides access to all major sections of the platform:

Dashboard Home

The Dashboard Home provides a high-level overview of your account, including:

• Account Summary: Your current credit balance, plan type, and account status.
• Quick Stats: Active projects, total traffic generated, and recent campaign performance.
• Notifications: Important alerts about your account and campaigns.
• Recent Activity: A timeline of recent actions and events on your account.

Projects

The Projects section is where you manage all your traffic campaigns:

• Project List: View all your active, paused, and completed projects in a sortable list.
• Create New Project: Start a new traffic campaign with the "+ New Project" button.
• Project Details: Click on any project to view its detailed settings and performance metrics.
• Project Actions: Pause, resume, duplicate, or delete projects as needed.

To effectively manage your projects:

1. Use the search bar at the top of the project list to quickly find specific projects.
2. Use filters to view projects by status (active, paused, completed) or type (direct, social, organic).
3. Sort projects by name, date, performance, or other criteria using the column headers.
4. Use the bulk action menu to perform actions on multiple projects simultaneously.

Analytics

The Analytics section provides detailed performance data for your traffic campaigns:

• Overview: High-level performance metrics across all active projects.
• Traffic Reports: Detailed reports on traffic volume, sources, and patterns.
• Geographic Data: Visualizations of traffic distribution by country, region, and city.
• Behavior Metrics: Data on bounce rates, time on page, and user interactions.
• Custom Reports: Create and save custom reports based on specific parameters.
• Export Functions: Download reports in various formats (CSV, PDF, Excel).

Account

The Account section is where you manage your profile, billing, and account settings:

• Profile: Update your personal information, email, and contact details.
• Billing: Manage payment methods, view invoices, and purchase credits.
• Subscription: View and modify your subscription plan.
• Security: Update password, configure two-factor authentication, and manage login settings.
• Notifications: Configure email and in-platform notification preferences.
• API Access: Generate and manage API keys for programmatic access to your account (Professional and Expert plans only).

Tools

The Tools section provides access to additional features and utilities:

• URL Shortener: Create and manage shortened URLs for your campaigns.
• Sitemap Generator: Create XML sitemaps for your websites.
• RSS Feed Reader: Manage RSS feeds for content-driven traffic campaigns.
• IP Checker: Verify IP addresses and check their geographic information.
• User-Agent Tester: Test how different browsers and devices render your website.
• Traffic Estimator: Calculate potential traffic volumes and credit usage.

Support

The Support section connects you with help resources:

• Knowledge Base: Access this help center with guided articles and tutorials.
• Contact Support: Submit support tickets and communicate with our team.
• Live Chat: Connect with a support agent in real-time (depending on availability).
• FAQs: Find answers to commonly asked questions.
• System Status: Check the current status of all Traffic Creator services.

Top Navigation Bar

The top navigation bar contains several important elements:

• Search: Global search function to find projects, settings, or help articles.
• Notifications Bell: Alerts about account activity, completed projects, and system announcements.
• Credit Balance: Quick view of your current credit balance.
• User Menu: Access to your profile, account settings, and logout option.
• Help Icon: Quick access to contextual help and support resources.

Dashboard Widgets

The main dashboard screen features customizable widgets that display key information:

• Traffic Overview: Charts showing traffic trends over time.
• Active Projects: List of your currently running campaigns.
• Credit Usage: Visualization of your credit consumption.
• Performance Metrics: Key performance indicators for your campaigns.
• Recent Activity: Timeline of recent actions and events.
• Quick Actions: Shortcut buttons for common tasks.

When you click on a specific project, you'll access the Project Dashboard, which provides detailed information and controls for that campaign:

Project Overview Tab

• Status Card: Shows the current status, runtime, and basic stats.
• Performance Charts: Visualizations of traffic patterns and key metrics.
• Quick Controls: Buttons to pause, resume, or modify the campaign.
• Traffic Distribution: Breakdown of traffic by source, device, and location.

Settings Tab

• General Settings: Project name, description, and basic configuration.
• Traffic Sources: Configuration of traffic types and source patterns.
• Geo-Targeting: Geographic distribution settings.
• Behavior Settings: Bounce rate, time on page, and interaction patterns.
• Device Settings: Distribution across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.
• Schedule Settings: Campaign duration and delivery timing options.
• Advanced Settings: Specialized configurations for expert users.

Analytics Tab

• Detailed Metrics: Comprehensive performance data for the campaign.
• Comparison Tools: Compare current performance with previous periods.
• Goal Tracking: Monitor progress toward campaign objectives.
• Custom Reports: Generate specialized reports for this project.
• Export Options: Download project-specific data in various formats.

Logs Tab

• Activity Log: Detailed record of all actions and changes to the project.
• Error Log: Information about any issues or warnings that occurred.
• System Messages: Important notifications related to the project.

Traffic Creator offers several keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate the dashboard more efficiently:

Shortcut	Action
Alt + D	Go to Dashboard Home
Alt + P	Go to Projects
Alt + A	Go to Analytics
Alt + S	Go to Support
Alt + N	Create New Project
/ (forward slash)	Focus on Search Bar
Esc	Close Modals or Dialogs

Traffic Creator's dashboard is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. When accessing the platform from a smartphone or tablet:

• The left navigation menu collapses into a hamburger menu.
• Widgets adapt to the smaller screen size for optimal viewing.
• Touch-friendly controls replace hover interactions.
• Charts and graphs are optimized for mobile display.
• Critical functions remain accessible while less essential elements may be hidden in expandable sections.

To access the mobile menu, tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of the screen.

Dashboard Not Loading

• Clear your browser cache and cookies.
• Try using a different browser or device.
• Check your internet connection.
• Verify that any ad-blockers or privacy extensions are not interfering with dashboard functionality.

Missing or Incorrect Data

• Verify that the date range selector is set correctly.
• Check if there are any active filters that might be excluding certain data.
• Allow up to 30 minutes for new traffic data to appear in your reports.
• Try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.

Performance Issues

• Close unnecessary browser tabs and applications.
• Try reducing the date range for large data sets.
• Disable heavy dashboard widgets you don't need.
• Use the "Lite Mode" option for faster loading on slower connections.