How to Navigate Your BVM Dashboard – Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Accessing Your Dashboard

When you first log in, you'll land on the dashboard home screen. This provides a snapshot of all your BVM products.

Step 2: Viewing Your Publication Ad

1. Click the "Ads" tab in the navigation menu.
   
   

2. Select "Publication" to view details.
   
   

3. You'll see:
   
   

   • A map showing where your magazine is delivered.
     
     

   • The number of publications your ad appears in.
     
     

   • The total number of homes reached.
     
     

   • A digital version of your ad and the magazine cover.
     
     

4. Need a copy? Download the ad directly from the dashboard.

Step 3: Checking Your Digital Ads (Meta - Facebook & Instagram)

1. Click "Digital Ads" and select "Meta".
   
   

2. The data defaults to the last 90 days, but you can adjust it to 30 or 60 days using the dropdown.
   
   

3. Key metrics include:
   
   

   • Total impressions and reach.
     
     

   • A pie chart showing performance by device (hover for details).
     
     

   • Demographics by age and gender.
     
     

4. Scroll down to see:
   
   

   • A weekly impressions chart (toggle between views and clicks).
     

   • A live ad preview with download options.
     
     

Step 4: Reviewing Display Ad Performance

1. Navigate to "Display Ads".
   
   

2. Review:
   
   

   • Impressions and reach data.
     
     

   • A weekly performance chart (toggle between views and clicks).
     
     

   • A preview of your display ad with a download option.
     
     

Step 5: Managing Your Online Listings

1. Go to "Online Listings" to update business info across 60+ directories.
   
   

2. Click "Edit" to update:
   
   

   • Phone number, website, and email.
     
     

   • Business categories (search using keywords like "contractor").
     
     

   • Business hours, social media profiles, and service areas.
     
     

3. Use the Quick Actions tab to:
   
   

   • Upload images (logo, Facebook profile photo).
     
     

   • Update business hours (click the pencil icon to edit specific days).
     
     

4. Scroll down to view listing performance:
   
   

   • Accuracy score, impressions, and engagement.
     
     

   • Platforms where your business info appears (Google, Bing, voice assistants).
     
     

   • Total searches, website clicks, and direction requests.
     
     

Step 6: Managing Reviews

1. Click the "Reviews" tab to:
   
   

   • Read and reply to Google and Facebook reviews.
     
     

   • Share reviews with your audience.
     
     

2. Want more reviews? Click "Generate More Reviews" to get a QR code.
   

   • Print it or add it to your email signature.
     
     

   • Ensure your profiles are synced and verified for this feature to work.
     
     

Step 7: Getting Help

Need assistance?
Click "Contact Us", fill out the form, and the BVM team will reach out to you.