Which exact metrics should I display first on the dashboard to build trust?

Start with a small, evidence-based set of metrics that show progress without promising outcomes. Focus on signals you can observe consistently: discovery events over time; first-party retrievals aligned to approved facts; the proportion of questions that resolve with approved knowledge; confirmed AI referrals or browser arrivals; and whether outputs include visible citations. Use a baseline from an initial period and compare current results to that baseline so you can show trends rather than guarantees. Display a simple dashboard with a chart per metric and a short summary of what changed; pair that with a note on limitations and possible next steps like adding more Q&A or updating facts.