1. Start with a geographic definition that does not overstate the market
A dashboard is only useful when its labels match the decisions you make. Goddard city is recorded in Sedgwick County, Kansas, and the Census estimate covers the municipality—not every household, individual or person seeking counsel in the county. Your firm may also serve clients outside Goddard, but that should be represented as a separate geographic choice rather than silently folded into a Goddard number. Bosseo’s public ROI Dashboard text describes city-level and case-type views, including keyword targets, lead attribution and questions about which cities produce calls. Before adopting those views, ask how your firm wants Goddard and Sedgwick County represented.
Recommended approach
Bring a written geography policy to the consultation. Decide whether the primary view should isolate Goddard city, include Sedgwick County, or compare multiple service areas. Keep the population estimate as planning context only; do not use it as a forecast of matters or return.
