How to create custom fields in Looker Studio

Follow the steps below to create custom fields in Looker Studio


Part 1: Create a custom field

Part 2: Field names, formulas and formats


Part 1: Create a custom fields for

  1. Click "Resources" > "Manage added data sources"
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 3 (1)
  2. Click "Edit" in the data source for Google Ads
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 4
  3. Click "ADD A FIELD"
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 5
  4. Click "Add calculated field"
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 6
  5. Type the name in the Field Name. In this example we use "PM Conversions"
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 9

  6. Copy the formula from Part 2 in this guide and paste it in the Formula field. In this example, we use "All conv."
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 11Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 12
  7. Click "SAVE"
    Create calculated fields for PM metrics in Looker Studio - Step 23
  8. Click back to "All fields"
    Create a custom field in Looker for reporting. - Step 9

  9. Search for the newly created field in the list of fields and ensure the format is set to either a number or a Currency. In this example, we set it to a Currency.
    Create a custom field in Looker for reporting. - Step 10
    Create a custom field in Looker for reporting. - Step 11
  10. Repeat steps 3-8 for each of the following fields as defined in Part 2

 

Part 2: Field names, formulas, and formats

 

Field Name: PM Conversions
Type: Number
Formula:
All conv.
Field Name: PM Revenue
Type: Currency
Formula:
All conv. value

Field Name: PM ROAS
Type: Number
Formula:
All conv. value / cost

Field Name: PM Gross Profit
Type: Currency
Formula:
All conv. value

Field Name: PM Gross Profit After Ad Spend
Type: Currency
Formula:
All conv. value - cost

Field Name: PM POAS
Type: Number
Formula:
All conv. value / cost

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