@Scott I'm not sure I understand the question re how I use the hosting dashboard but I will try:
1) I use it as a good way to shortcut to views, earnings etc by just clicking on the data towards the top right.
2) I ignore the 'opportunities' as they just irritate me when I am continually asked to allow animals/get air conditioning/allow stays over 30 days. The first doesn't work for us as we have our own animals, the second is just plain stupid in the UK where it only gets hot enough for aircon on a handful of days per year and the third would create tenancy rights and destroy the tax advantages of Furnished Holiday Lets in the UK.
3) I love the views tab but
a) The data is demonstrably wrong as we have bookings for certain months when the data shows no one has viewed our properties
b) It used to have a next 6 months button but you now have to change the dates manually and if you take longer than about a second to change the month the whole date needs to be input
c) Comparing to the last period is generally pointless as we are seasonal. Far better would be comparing to the same period a year ago to be able to compare rates etc across a year.
d) I compare to 'similar listings' but do not really trust the data.
Finally, and slightly off topic, when I get a review and it shows up on the hosting dashboard why can't I click it and get to the place where I can see the whole review including the star ratings given for each review element. At present it takes me ages to find this info.