1. Define the geography behind every number
Medway town is recorded in Norfolk County. For a firm serving Medway, that distinction matters when a dashboard groups performance by city, county, state or another service area. A “Medway” view should not silently become a Norfolk County view, and a Massachusetts total should not be presented as Medway performance. The Census estimate of 13,436 residents describes the town’s population, not the number of potential clients or the amount of legal work available. Use it as geographic context only. In a review, ask how location is assigned to a keyword, landing page, call or intake. Also ask whether a person who lives outside Medway but contacts a firm about a Medway matter is counted by residence, search location, page target or another rule.
Recommended approach
Create a written geography definition for Medway, Norfolk County and Massachusetts before comparing results. Require each location-based tile or export to show the geographic label and period being measured.
