Quick Start Guide
A 5-minute guide to start analyzing your marketplace data with WetrackWise.
# Quick Start Guide
Get meaningful insights from your marketplace data in just 5 minutes with this quick start guide.
## Overview
This guide will walk you through:
1. Creating your first project
2. Connecting your marketplace
3. Viewing your analytics
4. Understanding key metrics
## 1. Create Your First Project
Projects help you organize data by marketplace and time period.
### Steps:
1. Click **Create Project** from the dashboard
2. Select your marketplace (Amazon, Shopee, or Mercado Livre)
3. Give your project a name (e.g., "Q4 2024 Amazon Sales")
4. Click **Create**
> **Pro Tip**: Use descriptive project names that include the marketplace and time period for easy organization.
## 2. Connect Your Marketplace
Now let's connect your marketplace account:
### For Amazon Sellers:
1. Click **Connect Amazon account**
2. Sign in to your Amazon Seller Central account
3. Approve access for WetrackWise
4. Wait for the sync to complete
### For Shopee Sellers:
1. Click **Connect Shopee**
2. Authorize WetrackWise through the Shopee partner flow
3. Wait for orders and products to sync
### For Mercado Livre Sellers:
1. Click **Connect Mercado Livre**
2. Authorize WetrackWise through OAuth
3. Wait for the sync to finish — your store appears automatically
## 3. View Your Analytics
Once syncing is complete, explore your analytics:
### Revenue Overview
Your dashboard shows:
```
Total Revenue: $45,230
Total Orders: 1,234
Average Order Value: $36.65
Top Product: Wireless Headphones ($12,450)
```
### Key Performance Indicators
Monitor these essential metrics:
- **Conversion Rate**: Orders / Views
- **Net Profit Margin**: (Revenue - Costs) / Revenue
- **Return Rate**: Returns / Total Orders
- **Average Basket Size**: Units per Order
### Visual Analytics
Interactive charts show:
- Revenue trends over time
- Top-performing products
- Category performance
- Geographic distribution (if available)
## 4. Understand Key Metrics
### Revenue vs. Profit
Understanding the difference is crucial:
**Revenue** = Total sales before fees and costs
**Profit** = Revenue - Marketplace Fees - COGS - Shipping
Example calculation:
```typescript
const calculateProfit = (order: Order) => {
const revenue = order.totalAmount;
const fees = revenue * 0.15; // 15% marketplace fee
const cogs = order.units * order.costPerUnit;
const shipping = order.shippingCost;
return revenue - fees - cogs - shipping;
};
```
### Product Performance
Identify your stars and underperformers:
| Metric | Good | Needs Attention |
| -------------- | ---------- | --------------- |
| Profit Margin | >30% | <10% |
| Stock Turnover | <30 days | >90 days |
| Return Rate | <5% | >15% |
| Reviews | >4.5 stars | <4.0 stars |
## 5. Set Up Your First Alert
Stay informed about important changes:
1. Navigate to **Settings** → **Alerts**
2. Click **Create Alert**
3. Choose a condition:
- Revenue drops by X%
- Product goes out of stock
- Return rate exceeds threshold
4. Select notification method (email, SMS)
5. Click **Save**
> **Best Practice**: Start with 3-5 essential alerts. You can always add more later.
## Common First-Time Questions
### How fresh is the synced data?
WetrackWise keeps your data up to date automatically:
- **Integration sync**: Automatic, every few minutes
- **Historical analysis**: Synced on first connection
### What if my data looks wrong?
Double-check:
- Your marketplace credentials are valid
- The integration is still authorized
- Currency is set correctly in profile
### Can I analyze multiple marketplaces together?
Yes! Create separate projects for each marketplace, then:
1. Use the **Multi-Project View**
2. Compare performance side-by-side
3. Identify which platform is most profitable
## Next Steps
Now that you're familiar with the basics:
- [Advanced Analytics](/docs/tutorials/advanced-analytics)
- [Profit Optimization](/docs/tutorials/profit-optimization)
- [Automation & Integrations](/docs/tutorials/integrations)
- [Reporting & Exports](/docs/tutorials/reporting)
## Practice Exercise
Try this exercise to solidify your learning:
1. Connect your marketplace and let the first sync complete
2. Identify your top 5 products by revenue
3. Calculate profit margin for each
4. Find one product to optimize
5. Set up an alert for that product
## Resources
- [Video Tutorials](/tutorials)
- [Example Reports](/docs/examples/reports)
- [Community Tips](/communities)
- [FAQ](/docs/faq)
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_Ready to become a data-driven seller? Continue to [Dashboard Overview](/docs/tutorials/dashboard-overview) to learn advanced features._