1. Set the geographic scope before judging local performance
A local dashboard is only useful when its geography is explicit. Marshall and Lyon County are not interchangeable labels, and neither should be treated as a proxy for all of Minnesota. The public ROI Dashboard page says its reporting can include service-and-city keyword targets, city data and case-type trends. During evaluation, ask which location definitions would appear in your view: Marshall, Lyon County, other named service areas, or a broader Minnesota footprint.
Recommended approach
Create a written geographic definition for each tracked target before reviewing results. Require the dashboard review to distinguish city, county and statewide observations, and ask how a lead’s location is determined.
