Google Data Studio Expert Consulting Services
Select Distinct provides expert consulting for Google Data Studio, the platform formerly known as Looker Studio. We specialise in building, refining, and automating high-performance reporting setups. Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading a legacy Data Studio environment, we ensure your analytics are accurate, actionable, and easy to manage.
Our Data Studio Expertise
Transform your raw data into your most powerful asset. Our consulting services guide you through every stage of the data lifecycle—from streamlining complex preparation to engineering high-performance, interactive dashboards.
We don’t just build reports; we create a robust “Single Source of Truth.” By mastering every aspect of the data journey, we empower your team to move beyond static spreadsheets and embrace dynamic environments that facilitate faster, more confident commercial decisions.
Key Areas of Expertise:
1. Advanced Data Preparation & Engineering
Raw data is rarely report-ready. We eliminate manual cleanup by architecting automated data flows. Our team connects your diverse sources—including SQL databases, GA4, and BigQuery—into a unified stream, ensuring that your Google Data Studio reports are built on a foundation of clean, reliable data.
We help you clean, structure, and organise your data to ensure it is ready for reporting. From initial data ingestion to the final interactive visualisation, we cover all the essential steps to help you build robust, insightful reports that drive your business forward.
2. Strategic Data Modelling
We move beyond basic charts by building logical data structures that reflect your unique business logic. Our experts assist with defining complex metrics, dimensions, and relationships between different data sources to ensure consistent and accurate reporting across your entire organisation.
By architecting these frameworks within BigQuery, we ensure your KPIs remain uniform across every page of your report. This provides a scalable, flexible foundation for analytics that grows alongside your business and adapts to future needs.
3. Performance-First Dashboard Development
Building insightful, high-performance dashboards is our speciality. We believe a dashboard is only useful if it is actually used, which is why we focus on interactive designs that load instantly and provide clarity at a glance.
We work closely with you to design customised solutions that cater to your specific business needs – from executive-level summaries to granular marketing attribution. Our team ensures that your dashboards are not only visually appealing but also easy to navigate, empowering your team to make confident, data-driven decisions in real-time.
Phases of Our Consulting Process
Discovery & Audit
In the preparation phase, we assess your existing data environment, identify the best data sources, and establish the groundwork for your Looker Studio implementation. This involves reviewing your business objectives and aligning your data strategy with them.
Architecture & Logic
During the modeling phase, we build logical data structures that reflect your unique business needs. Our team ensures that your data model captures the key metrics and KPIs required for analysis, providing a foundation for accurate and meaningful reporting.
Visual Intelligence
Finally, we develop dashboards that are tailored to your team’s workflow. Whether it’s a high-level executive summary or a deep-dive analytics report, we create dashboards that empower your team to make data-driven decisions.
Why Choose Us?
Contact us today to learn how we can help you transform your data into actionable insights with Looker Studio.
Tailored Solutions: We customize our services to match your specific business needs and goals.
Expert Team: Our consultants are experts in Looker Studio, ensuring that you get the most out of your data.
Full-Service Approach: From data preparation and modelling to dashboard development, we offer comprehensive support at every stage of your data journey.
Examples of Our Work
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Google Data Studio the same as Looker Studio?
Yes. In October 2022 Google officially rebranded Google Data Studio to Looker Studio. While the name has changed to align with Google’s broader analytics suite the core features you know - like the drag and drop report editor and free Google connectors - remain the same. As Google Data Studio consultants we ensure all your legacy reports continue to work perfectly within the updated interface.
What is the difference between Looker and Looker Studio?
This is a common point of confusion. Think of Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) as the easy to use visual reporting layer ideal for marketing and quick business dashboards. Looker (Original/Core) is a high end enterprise data platform that uses a centralised modelling language called LookML.
Looker Studio: Fast flexible and free for most users.
Looker: Robust governed and designed for large scale data engineering.
Is Google Data Studio still free to use?
Yes the standard version of Data Studio remains free for creators and viewers. You can still connect to Google sources like Google Ads, GA4, and Search Console and share reports at no cost. For larger organisations needing advanced features like Team Workspaces and organisation level ownership Google offers a paid tier called Looker Studio Pro.
Do I need to migrate my old Google Data Studio reports?
No migration is necessary. Google automatically transitioned all existing Data Studio assets into the new interface. When you log in today you will find all your previous dashboards data sources and scheduled emails exactly where you left them just with updated branding.
Can Data Studio connect to data outside of the Google ecosystem?
Absolutely. While it connects natively to Google products for free it also supports over 800 data sources via partner connectors. We help you integrate data from platforms like Meta Ads, LinkedIn, Shopify, and HubSpot or even connect directly to your own SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, BigQuery) to create a single unified view of your business.