How could Xero improve the homepage?

I'd like to see more customisation settings made available. Full Widget resizing (not just preset sizes - you shouldn't be forced to scroll in a widget!), fonts, colour palette, dark mode. All of this is easily achievable.

I participate in selected testing as much as possible, when invited by Xero, and the one thing I consistently tell the product team is "customisation is king with any UI".

You MUST let your customers arrange the screens how they want, as much as possible, within the software platform you are providing.

Also, if you are going to change the underpinning platform (as Xero is clearly doing) then you need to recreate the UI (of whatever section you are rolling out) to the same level of utility BEFORE you turn the older setup off (again, looking at you "New" Invoicing, and new Dashboard).

To do anything less, shows disrespect at best and outright disdain at worst...never a good move if you wish to retain people's custom.

"See your business performance at a glance and take action faster, with a more intuitive, insight-rich Xero homepage. "

"70% of customers say the new Xero homepage makes it easier to stay on top of their business.*"

Xero's promo says it all - these changes are driven by CEO's, Accountants, etc who don't do the daily transactions. AND what a small survey - 1191 respondents globally. That's how you fudge the information aye! Sounds more like a bunch of mates being offered a free beer to cheer!

THESE CHANGES ARE USELESS TO THE PEOPLE THAT DO THE DAY-TO-DAY TRANSACTIONS!!

We are not interested in pretty graphs - we want efficient user-friendly software that produces the information, and actually runs the business day to day.

The old layout was so much easier to use and to see quick overview. I understand the need for change, but this change isn't very good. I would go back to the old layout in a heartbeat.

Sorry for spamming everyone who has tried to unsubscribe unsuccessfully.

I used to laugh when a new version of Sage line v50 came out and the only update was the picture on the desktop icon. How is miss those days.

As someone who is neurodivergent, this new design is too complex and I cant cope with it. Was it tested on different types of users before roll-out?

PLEASE keep the old design, this one is too busy and causing me to have panic attacks.

Agree the old layout was better - the new one is messy, confusing and complicated

The new homepage card layout doesn't allow user to organise cards how they want, it's just dumb auto stacking the cards. Blank cards and section dividers will help a lot.

I absolutely love this! If it can keep that when you go into the bank then revert back to the overall bank account screen, that would be grand. We have 6 bank accounts, so it's lovely to see it stay in this format. AND I work on Xero daily!!

Not a fan of the new layout - it all looks the same. I recently moved all our entities to Xero but I am starting to regret it. Please at least bring back the widget showing which bank the account is with! It takes longer to differentiate when you have 10+ bank accounts with multiple banks, all with similar account names.

Absolutely horrible to look at and use. Spent 5 minutes trying to arrange it how I want - very frustrating as things kept jumping around. Gave up in a rage and went back to the old layout which I shall continue to use .
Once again Xero's 'new and improved' is a shambles and anything but.

No idea how to submit a new feature request, so doing it hear. But on the homepage, a widget chat/note area that is for business owner and accounting management team to put in quick communication points. Like a mini notebook. Keeping it simple and useful to communicate on topics

So now Xero has switched off the classic dashboard? Without fixing the issues with the new dashboard first? Why does Xero completely disregard what customers actually want? None of the promised fixes above have been implemented and now we can't even revert back to the classic dashboard.

@Kelly Ross - Came here to say this. Thank you for summing up my thoughts in a succinct and professional way. @Xero - PLEASE implement the option to make the new format optional. Our company uses multiple bank accounts and functions within the platform, and with the new layout the home screen is overly cluttered. We do not want sizing customization, we want the old format back.

As someone who is who is neurodivergent (ADHD), this new layout is just too difficult to comprehend and use. I'm struggling with it because it is creating an unnecessary barrier that's keeping me from effectively completing my work. In fact, writing this report is taking up valuable constructive work time now.

There's too much information on the dashboard, which looks too busy and very cluttered, as per the OP's description. The new layout definitely should not be mandatory, in fact it should be scrapped.

The new home page is horrible. It looks clunky and old

Come on, XERO, listen to your users or suffer the consequences - loss of market share.

Do you ever check these changes before releasing them?

Rachel, have a look at https://www.infusionaccountingsoftware.com/

They are NZ based and have sights in B\NZ and Australia. Great support and YOU CAN TALK TO SOMEONE!!

Xero - this is a real mess

We do not use the "Expayment Option" as it is not suitable! Why can we NOT remove this from the Home Page? It is pointless to have something that users do not use on this messy page!

XERO, please keep what is working (the old Home page) which worked well and force this on your employeer - the user!

Almost every comment here is against the new home page - listen to your users and do not force this horrible, poorly functioning layout and design upon us

Just leave the current homepage alone; there is nothing wrong with it, and I totally hate the new one. I have been unhappy with Xero and pricing for lite users being non existent this may be the final straw that makes me move to QuickBooks or similar.