My first 35 minutes with Metabase - after a long time

Описание: Metabase Onboarding and BigQuery Setup
Join me as I dive into the Metabase onboarding experience—from exploring its clear, no-nonsense website messaging to connecting BigQuery and creating your very first chart and dashboard. In this video, I share my personal journey with Metabase, discuss its evolution, and offer practical insights on:

*Website & Messaging:*

• How Metabase’s website reflects the tool’s look and feel

• The core promise of self-service analytics for business teams

• Transparent pricing and the benefits of its open source model

*Onboarding & Setup:*

• A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up a BigQuery connection

• Tips on handling common challenges (e.g., service account permissions and database selection)

• Navigating documentation and using helpful resources like the MetaBot

*Hands-On Experience:*

• Creating your first visual queries and dashboards

• Exploring the Visual Query Builder and key chart types

• Understanding the balance between ease-of-use for non-tech users and powerful features for data teams



*Key Moments to Watch:*
00:00 Introduction to Metabase Onboarding
01:51 Rediscovering Metabase
02:41 Onboarding Experience Overview
05:05 Website Clarity and Messaging
09:53 Exploring Metabase Features
15:06 Pricing Models and Plans
19:08 Setup Experience
21:22 Setting Up Metabase
23:00 Connecting to BigQuery
25:05 Creating First Visualizations
32:48 Reviewing the Onboarding Experience
35:00 Next Steps: Creating a Dashboard


Resources Mentioned
📠 Companion Blog Post: coming soon

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