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Metrics On Demand — How-To Guide

Everything you need to get up and running with the Metrics On Demand app on desktop and mobile.

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Contents

  1. Getting Started — Create Your Account
  2. Logging In
  3. The Dashboard
  4. Browsing & Searching Metrics
  5. Saving Favorites
  6. Free Trial & Subscription
  7. Using a Promo Code
  8. Mobile Guide
  9. Getting Help
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1. Getting Started — Create Your Account

Metrics On Demand requires a free account to access the metrics library. Registration takes under a minute.

Desktop

  1. Go to askmcconnell.com/app in your browser.
  2. Click "Create account" on the login screen.
  3. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Email address, and Password (minimum 6 characters). Organization name is optional.
  4. Click "Create account" — you'll land directly on your Dashboard.

Mobile

  1. Open your mobile browser and go to askmcconnell.com/app.
  2. Tap "Create account".
  3. Fill in your name, email, and password using your phone's keyboard. The form is optimized for mobile input.
  4. Tap "Create account" to finish.
Tip: Your email address is your login — make sure to use one you check regularly, as subscription updates are sent there.
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2. Logging In

  1. Go to askmcconnell.com/app.
  2. Enter your email and password.
  3. Click / tap "Sign in".

Your session stays active for 30 days. You won't need to log in again unless you sign out manually or switch devices.

Forgot your password? Contact info@askmcconnell.com for a reset link.
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3. The Dashboard

The Dashboard is your home base. It loads automatically after login and gives you a snapshot of the full library.

Stats Row

  • Total Metrics — total number of metrics in the library (grows as new metrics are added)
  • Domains — number of security & safety domains covered
  • Tags — topic tags you can filter by in Browse
  • My Favorites — how many metrics you've saved

New Metrics Banner

If new metrics have been added to the library since your last login, a teal banner will appear at the top showing how many are new and a direct link to Browse.

Metric of the Day

A randomly selected metric is highlighted each day with its domain color and best-score gauge. Great for discovery.

Quick Links

Browse Metrics takes you to the full searchable library. My Favorites shows your saved metrics.

Mobile: The Dashboard is fully optimized for small screens. Stats appear as a scrollable row and the Metric of the Day card stacks vertically.
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4. Browsing & Searching Metrics

The Browse page gives you access to the full metrics library with powerful search and filter tools.

Search

Type any keyword into the search bar — metric names, descriptions, or topic areas. Results update instantly as you type.

Filter by Domain

Use the domain filter buttons to narrow results to a specific area:

Physical Security
Personnel
Cyber Security
Supply Chain
Investigations
Fraud

Metric Cards

Each metric card shows the metric name, domain, tags, and a best-score gauge. Click or tap a card to expand its full detail view including description and formula guidance.

Share a Metric

Inside the metric detail view, tap the Share button to send the metric via email, text, or copy the link.

Mobile: Tap the filter buttons to cycle through domains. The search bar stays pinned at the top as you scroll.
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5. Saving Favorites

Build your personal list of go-to metrics by saving favorites. These are stored to your account and available on any device.

Add a Favorite

  1. Open any metric card in Browse.
  2. Click or tap the star ⭐ icon on the card or in the detail view.
  3. The star fills in — the metric is saved to your Favorites.

View Your Favorites

  1. Click "Favorites" in the top navigation bar.
  2. Your saved metrics appear as a personal library.

Remove a Favorite

Tap the filled star on any favorited metric to remove it from your list.

Tip: Use Favorites to build your leadership presentation set — save your top 5–10 program metrics for quick access.
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6. Free Trial & Subscription

Metrics On Demand uses a simple one-time payment model — no recurring charges.

First 7 Days
Free

Full access to the entire metrics library during your trial. No credit card required.

After Trial
$10

One-time payment. Lifetime access. No subscriptions, no renewals.

How to Pay

  1. When your trial ends, a banner appears at the top of the Dashboard.
  2. Click "Pay $10 Now".
  3. You're redirected to Stripe's secure checkout page.
  4. Enter your payment details and complete the purchase.
  5. You're redirected back to the app with full access restored immediately.
Security: All payments are processed by Stripe. Ask McConnell never stores your credit card information.
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7. Using a Promo Code

If you received a promo code (from a conference, book review offer, or directly from Jim), here's how to use it.

  1. Click "Pay $10 Now" on the paywall banner.
  2. On Stripe's checkout page, look for the "Add promotion code" field.
  3. Enter your code and press Apply.
  4. The price updates immediately — 50% off shows $5.00, 100% off shows $0.00.
  5. Complete checkout. Access is granted automatically.
Book Review Offer: Buy either Converged Security Metrics or Converged Safety Metrics on Amazon, leave an honest review, and email the review link to info@askmcconnell.com — we'll send you a 50% off code.
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8. Mobile Guide

Metrics On Demand is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — it works in any mobile browser and can be installed to your home screen like a native app.

Install to Home Screen (Optional but Recommended)

iPhone / Safari

  1. Open askmcconnell.com/app in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button (box with arrow at bottom of screen).
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Tap Add. The app icon appears on your home screen.

Android / Chrome

  1. Open askmcconnell.com/app in Chrome.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right).
  3. Tap "Add to Home screen".
  4. Tap Add. The app icon appears on your home screen.

Mobile Navigation

On mobile, the top navigation collapses into a hamburger menu ☰ (top right). Tap it to access Dashboard, Browse, Favorites, and your account options.

Tips for Small Screens

  • Tap any metric card to expand its full detail view
  • Use the search bar in Browse to find metrics quickly by keyword
  • Scroll horizontally on the domain filter row to see all options
  • Rotate to landscape mode for a wider view of metric cards
First load tip: If the app looks outdated after an update, close the browser tab completely and reopen it — this clears the cache and loads the latest version.
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9. Getting Help

We're here if you run into any issues or have questions.

Jim McConnell — Ask McConnell, LLC — also teaches live Metrics & Analytics courses for security professional groups in the DFW Metroplex. Contact us to bring a session to your organization.