Creating a Custom Field in Empower? Here’s a clear 7-step process to follow:

1️⃣ Do you really need it? 🤔

Maybe Empower already has what you need – no point reinventing the wheel (and saving yourself hours of validation headaches!).

2️⃣ Plan your formula on paper first. ✍️

If it’s a calculation, write the formula by hand first. Then translate it into Empower’s syntax. It helps avoid logic mistakes later.

3️⃣ Define all parameters.

Data type, field type, limits – get it all clear before you start clicking.

4️⃣ Create it in a test project. 🧪

Never ever build directly in your live GMP project! Always test them first on sample data in a safe test environment. Big risk for wrong reports and panicked colleagues.

5️⃣ Validate!

Check that it works correctly in all cases — with automatic and manual integration, and for all expected values and limits.

6️⃣ Lock it. 🔒

Once it works, lock it down so no one “improves” it by accident.

7️⃣ Copy it to your working projects.

Now it’s safe to use – go ahead and look like the Empower pro you are! 😎

💡 Want to get really good at Custom Fields?

I offer a one-day Custom Fields training covering everything from basics to advanced use.