Chartbuddy blog posts.

May 12, 2026

How to make charts in Claude (and where it still falls short)

A practical look at every way Claude can produce a chart, when each one is actually useful, and where the workflow still breaks down.

April 13, 2026

The FP&A Reporting Workflow Is Fragmenting

FP&A reporting workflows are splitting across warehouses, BI tools, planning platforms, and LLMs. Here is what we are seeing across 20+ teams—and where the bottlenecks moved.

April 13, 2026

Stop Rebuilding Your Monthly Report From Scratch

Time spent on monthly reporting usually is not analysis—it is formatting. Eight recurring analyses to automate in Google Slides, with templates that stay linked to Sheets.

March 18, 2026

Best AI Tools for Google Slides

A hands-on guide to the best AI tools for Google Slides in 2026. Compare Plus AI, Gemini, Canva, Beautiful.ai, Chartbuddy, and more.

December 12, 2025

Tufte's Six Principles for Graphical Integrity

Edward Tufte's principles have defined the gold standard for data visualization. Learn the six rules that separate authoritative charts from chartjunk.

December 11, 2025

Histogram vs. Bar Graph: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right One

Bar graphs and histograms look similar but serve different purposes. Learn the key differences and when to use each type with practical examples and visual comparisons.

December 11, 2025

The Aesthetic of Authority: How Prominent Companies Design for Trust

Learn how The Economist creates instantly recognizable, authoritative charts. Deconstruct their signature color palette, narrative titles, and design principles for better data visualization.

November 11, 2025

Think-cell vs Chartbuddy vs Vizzlo for charts in Google Slides

Compare Chartbuddy against leading chart creation tools like Vizzlo and Think-cell. See which features matter most for your workflow.