storytelling with data (SWD) examples & makeovers — storytelling with data

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Use graphs that are easy to read.
While there are countless ways to visualize data, it’s a handful of recognizable charts that will typically get our point across in an effective way. When we stick with familiar data visualizations, our audiences can more quickly decipher, understand, and act upon the data! Learn why a simple bar chart was wildly more effective in this retail example.
 
Eliminate clutter so that data takes center stage.
Default tool settings will rarely meet your exact needs—and frequently include unnecessary elements. When we strip away the non-essential, it’s easier for our audience to focus on the data! Explore firsthand how this sales example can be improved to create a more desirable outcome through our exercise in SWD community (it’s free and takes