Dashboard Overview
Your command center for managing products, orders, and business metrics—everything you need to run and grow your 3D printing business.
Welcome to your dashboard
The dashboard is your home base—track sales, monitor orders, manage products, and view key metrics all in one place. Whether you're just starting out or managing hundreds of orders per month, everything you need is accessible from this central hub.
PrintPort3D seller dashboard overview
Dashboard at a glance
Track today, this month, all-time
Pending, processing, shipped, delivered
Add, edit, archive, analytics
Charts, trends, performance
What you can do from your dashboard
| Task | Where to Find | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Check today's sales | Quick Stats cards (top of page) | Instant |
| View pending orders | Recent Orders widget or Orders page | 1 click |
| Add a new product | "+" button in header or Products page | 5-10 min |
| Track a shipment | Click order → View tracking | 2 clicks |
| See sales trends | Sales Chart widget | Instant |
| Update account settings | Settings (gear icon or sidebar) | Varies |
Bookmark your dashboard
Dashboard sections explained
Your dashboard is organized into logical sections, each designed to help you manage a specific aspect of your business. Here's what each section does:
Dashboard sections highlighted
Quick Stats
See today's sales, pending orders, total products, and monthly revenue at a glance. Updates in real-time.
Recent Orders
Last 10 orders with status, customer name, and total. Click any order to see full details and tracking.
Top Products
Your best-selling items ranked by revenue and order count. Identify winners to promote more.
Sales Chart
Visual graph of sales over time. Toggle between daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views.
Alerts & Notifications
Important updates: new orders, shipping exceptions, failed payments, and system messages.
Activity Feed
Chronological list of everything happening: orders, shipments, product updates, customer activity.
Customizing your dashboard layout
While the core sections are fixed, you can personalize your experience:
- • Collapse sections you don't use often
- • Set default time ranges for charts
- • Pin favorite products for quick access
- • Configure notifications by priority
- • Choose light/dark theme in settings
- • Filter activity feed by event type
Understanding quick stats
The stat cards at the top of your dashboard show real-time business health. These numbers update automatically as orders come in and ship out.
Quick stats cards showing revenue, profit, orders, and pending
Gross revenue from all completed orders. This is what customers paid (before your costs are deducted).
Updates: Real-time as orders complete
Time periods: Today, This Week, This Month, All Time
What you actually keep after all costs (production + Shippo shipping labels). This is the money that goes into your pocket.
Production cost: $4.00 first hour + $2/hr + material cost (PLA $0.02/gram) (billed by PrintPort3D)
Shipping cost: Varies by carrier/service (billed by Shippo to your account)
Tip: Aim for 40%+ profit margin for sustainable business
Total number of orders placed this calendar month. Shows percentage change compared to last month.
Red arrow ↓: Fewer orders than last month (decline)
Click to: View all orders with filtering options
Orders in progress—not yet delivered. Includes orders that are processing, printing, quality checking, and in transit.
Click to: See detailed status of each pending order
Monitor: High pending count may indicate fulfillment delays
Reading your stats like a pro
| Metric | Healthy Range | Warning Sign | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Margin | 40-60% | <30% | Raise prices or reduce complexity |
| Orders/Month Growth | +5-20% | −10% or more | Add products, run promotions |
| Pending Orders | <2x daily avg | >3x daily avg | Check for fulfillment delays |
| Avg Order Value | $25+ | <$15 | Bundle products, add upsells |
Weekly stat reviews
Using the sales chart
The interactive sales chart is one of your most powerful tools for understanding business performance. Use it to spot trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven decisions about your product lineup and pricing.
Interactive sales chart with time period toggles
Time period views
Switch between views to see different patterns:
- DaySee hourly sales. Find peak times when customers buy most.
- WeekCompare days. Weekend vs weekday performance.
- MonthTrack weekly trends. Seasonal patterns emerge here.
- YearBig picture growth. Compare months year-over-year.
Metrics to compare
Toggle different data series on the same chart:
- Revenue: Total $ from customer payments
- Profit: Net $ after production/shipping
- Orders: Number of transactions
- Products: Total items sold
Chart interaction tips
| Action | How to Do It | What You See |
|---|---|---|
| Hover on data point | Mouse over any point | Exact value and date in tooltip |
| Toggle metric | Click legend label | Show/hide that data series |
Spot trends early
Recent orders widget
The Recent Orders widget shows your last 10 orders with key details at a glance. It's your quick window into order flow without leaving the dashboard.
Recent orders widget showing order list
What you see:
- • Order #: Click to open full details
- • Customer name: Who placed the order
- • Product(s): What they ordered
- • Total: Order value including shipping
- • Status badge: Color-coded current state
- • Time: When order was placed
Quick actions:
- • Click order row: Open order detail modal
- • Click status: See status history
- • Click customer: View customer profile
- • "View All" button: Go to Orders page
- • Search icon: Filter by order # or customer
Status badge meanings
Need more than 10 orders?
Activity feed
The activity feed is a real-time chronological stream of everything happening in your business. Think of it as your business's heartbeat—you can see at a glance that things are moving.
Event types you'll see
Filtering your activity feed
Use the dropdown filter to show only specific event types:
Dashboard navigation
Navigate efficiently between all areas of your PrintPort3D account. The navigation is consistent across desktop and mobile for a seamless experience.
Dashboard navigation sidebar and header
- Dashboard — Home overview
- Products — Manage catalog
- Orders — All order history
- Settings — Account config
- + Button — Add new product
- Search bar — Find anything
- Bell icon — Notifications
- Profile menu — Account/logout
- ? Icon — Documentation
- Chat widget — Live support
- Status page — System health
- Feedback — Share ideas
Mobile dashboard
Your full dashboard is available on any device. The mobile version is optimized for touch with a responsive layout that works great on phones and tablets.
Mobile-optimized features
- Collapsible sidebar — Tap hamburger menu
- Swipe gestures — Navigate charts and lists
- Push notifications — New order alerts
- Pull to refresh — Get latest data
- Bottom nav bar — Quick section access
Pro tips for mobile
- Add to home screen for app-like experience
- Enable biometrics for quick login
- Landscape mode for better chart viewing
- Enable "Do Not Disturb" mode overnight
Add PrintPort3D to your home screen
iPhone: Safari → Share → "Add to Home Screen"
Android: Chrome → Menu (⋮) → "Add to Home screen"
Enable notifications
When prompted, allow notifications. You'll get alerts for new orders, shipping exceptions, and important account updates.
Set up biometric login
Go to Settings → Security → Enable Face ID/Fingerprint. This keeps your account secure while making login instant.
Daily dashboard routine
Successful sellers check their dashboard regularly. Here's a recommended routine that takes just 5 minutes but keeps you on top of everything:
- Glance at overnight orders in Recent Orders widget
- Check Quick Stats for any unusual numbers
- Review any alert notifications (bell icon)
- Check day's revenue vs. goal in Quick Stats
- Review pending orders count (should be trending down)
- Scan activity feed for any exceptions or issues
- Look at sales chart for the day's pattern
- Compare this week's stats to last week
- Review Top Products—any changes in best sellers?
- Check weekly sales chart for trends
- Plan any needed product updates or promotions
Set a recurring reminder