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A collection of articles, podcasts and blogs on all things cloud, data and digital - from our consultants, industry veterans and experts around the world.
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Is Looker Right for Your Business? A Strategic Tableau vs Looker Comparison
The Tableau vs Looker decision is more than a feature comparison, it’s about building a scalable, governed data culture. At SquareShift, we specialize in guiding enterprises through Tableau to Looker migrations with a structured, proven approach. From auditing existing workbooks to building a unified LookML model, we ensure a seamless transition that unlocks the full value of Looker for modern BI.

SquareShift Content Team
3 days ago7 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Tableau to Looker Migration
Ready to migrate from Tableau to Looker? Squareshift's expert team guides organizations through seamless BI transformations using proven methodology and proprietary migration accelerators. As a Google Premier Partner and authorized Looker reseller, we handle the technical complexity while you focus on business outcomes. Learn our complete migration approach to building scalable, governed analytics infrastructure.

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 145 min read


Recreate Tableau Dashboards in Looker - Practical Design Tips & Best Practices
Migrating from Tableau to Looker is far more than a simple export-and-import exercise. It’s a strategic opportunity to recreate Tableau...

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 113 min read


Common Challenges in Tableau to Looker Migration and How to Overcome Them
This article explores these common challenges in Tableau to Looker Migration and outlines a strategic, tool-driven approach to ensure a smooth transition, maintain data integrity, and unlock the long-term business benefits.

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 115 min read


How to Ensure Data Accuracy and Integrity When Migrating to Looker
Worried about data trust during your migration? SquareShift helps you achieve unwavering data integrity when moving from Tableau to Looker. This post will show you how our expertise enables you to preserve your critical business logic and unlock the full potential of your new BI platform with complete confidence and accuracy

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 64 min read


Automate Your Tableau to Looker Migration with the SquareShift Accelerator
SquareShift brings precision to Tableau to Looker migration with its proprietary in-house accelerator for governed BI at scale.

SquareShift Content Team
Jul 104 min read


Transforming Marketing Analytics: From Reporting to Revenue Enablement with Integrated Looker
Marketing leaders in financial services are grappling with a significant challenge.
However, a shift to Looker, especially when built on BigQuery and supported by a robust semantic layer, is transforming these frustrations into progress. The result? Significant impacts, from reduced dashboard maintenance to uncovering hidden attribution gaps, and most importantly, CMOs shifting from defending budgets to owning their results.

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 293 min read


10 Days to Add a Metric? Why CMOs Deserve More Agile Dashboards
Why Does It Still Take 10 Days to Add a Metric? Let’s say you spot a new trend mid-quarter, A campaign is driving surprising lift in a...

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 292 min read


Why Customer Segmentation Still Feels Broken & What CMOs Can Do About It
Customer segmentation sounds like something every marketing team "already has figured out." Except, when you’re in the trenches, it’s...

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 283 min read


Tired of Chasing Reports? Build a Single Source of Marketing Truth with Looker
You're preparing for a quarterly marketing review. The CMO asks a simple question: "Which channel drove the most pipeline in Q1?" You...

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 283 min read


Real-Time GTM Optimization: Why Looker is a CMO’s Secret Weapon
Picture this: Your team launches a bold new product into the market. Excitement is high, but reality sets in. Early campaign performance...

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 253 min read


Go-to-Market Dashboard: Prove, Optimize, and Win as a Modern CMO
You can’t fix what you can’t see. And in GTM, the cost of slow insight is missed revenue. If you’re a CMO trying to lead a sharper,...

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 252 min read


Helping CMOs Speak CFO:BI Tools for Marketing and Finance Collaboration
It was supposed to be a simple 4-week performance campaign.
The media team had the creatives lined up, the budget approved, and the ads were already live across Google and Meta. Everything looked smooth until week 3 — then the campaign hit pause. Why...?

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 253 min read


The CMO Who Took Control: Real-Time Marketing Analytics with Looker
Need real-time answers, not lagging reports? Discover how Looker gave one marketing leader the edge in every board meeting.

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 243 min read


Why CMOs Are Moving Past Tableau | Real-Time Marketing Analytics with Looker
Marketing leaders can’t afford to wait for last week’s data. This blog explores why top CMOs are moving past Tableau and how Looker + BigQuery deliver real-time insights, faster pivots, and aligned campaign decisions that drive revenue.

SquareShift Content Team
Apr 242 min read
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