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# Data Target Tracking
**When data is** [**linked**](broken://pages/DXRwOZiQIvcRd0sNTdBI) **to a** [**Data Activity in a Pathway**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/pathways-docs/pathway-editor/pathway-activities/data-tracking)**, users can follow their progress by viewing goal rings on their app dashboard.** Data can be integrated and automatically updated using the API, or new data can be uploaded by admins on a regular basis.
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**A data tracking activity on a pathway must be fulfilled before the user can proceed.** In the form of a goal ring, the data will be visible to users on their app dashboard and can be used to track progress towards their target.
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## Data Tracking Example
**Have a look at our example of tracking new leads acquired on a month-to-month basis.** We are referencing data that includes a dynamic goal type - a unique target value can be assigned to each user, thus personalising the goal ring.
**In this scenario, we have used data (added as a** [**collection**](broken://pages/-MNhzl8q-4e_YHbZ1Fz-#data-collections) **in** [**Data Manager**](broken://pages/-MNhzl8q-4e_YHbZ1Fz-)**) to track new leads acquired by each employee on a monthly basis.**
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## Data Settings
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**Data Settings will depend on how data is structured, what needs to be tracked, and how often it data needs to be updated.**
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| Data Setting | Description |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Collection** | Choose a collection (created in [Data Manager](broken://pages/PFBMAGvj3EjWXaF4C1Hj)) that has been added to [Linked Data](broken://pages/DXRwOZiQIvcRd0sNTdBI) in your [Pathway](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/pathways-docs/). |
| **Goal Title** | Name the goal ring (this will be visible to users on their app dashboard). |
| **Ring Colour** | Pick a colour for the goal ring. |
| **Data Formula** | |
| | **Sum Total.** Total of all rows for that user |
| | **Latest Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Annual Value.** The value of the row with the latest date |
| | **Latest Value. L**atest value for that user based on time |
| | **Average.** Average of all rows for that user |
| **Date Column** | |
| | Pick the column that contains the data you are tracking e.g. TARGET column |
| | Pick the column that contains the dates/timestamps e.g. DATE column |
| **Date Range** |
Look at data within specific timeframes, i.e. a goal is reset based on the date range chosen, e.g. day - goal resets each day.
e.g. month - goal resets every month.
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| **Goal Type** | |
| | **Static Value.** Provide a static number that needs to be reached in order for the user to fulfil their goal, e.g. 20 sales, 10 leads. |
| | **Dynamic Value.** Allow goals to vary from one column to another, e.g. Jo's target is to make 100 sales; Alex's target is to make 150 sales. |
| **Target Column** | Specify the target column for a Dynamic Goal Type |
| **Target Formula** | Specify the formula that must be applied to the target column for a Dynamic Goal Type |
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Generally, the **Target Column should be a Current Value** for what the users need to reach in total. When using **Dynamic Targets**, the "**Latest Value**" formula is typically what should be used.
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## Dashboard: Goal Ring Example
Here is an example of what the **goals rings** might look like on the user's app dashboard:
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Tracking New Leads & Pathway progress goal rings
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