News Trends & Top Stories Tracker

Stay ahead in Google News with StoryHawk! Compare your visibility with your competitors and boost it in Google News, Top Stories, Also in News, For Context and Perspectives. 
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Why Choose
StoryHawk?

StoryHawk empowers news publishers with the data they need to succeed. From improving their performance results to tracking live updates, our platform ensures you have the insights to make smarter decisions.

Track your and competitors' news articles’ visibility, analyse competition, and optimise your articles with real-time data and actionable insights.

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Testimonials

  • StoryHawk is a brilliant tool for tracking Google Top Stories.
    It helped me better understand competitors, improve titles, and boost CTR. Perfect for teams focused on Google News visibility. Highly recommend!

    Angel Ivanov

    SEO lead at PhoneArena.com
  • StoryHawk has been really helpful during campaigns.
    It gives a clear view of when we appear in Google Top Stories and how we compare to others during Amazon Prime, Black Friday, etc.  Definitely a useful tool if you're working on news content.

    GERGANA ANADREEVA

    SEO Manager at Uswitch
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Features That Make StoryHawk Powerful and Unique

Competitor Analysis

Discover how competing publishers rank and how many article they are publishing per topic.

Location

StoryHawk supports over 100 countries, and clients can switch their target country at any time.

Near-Real-Time Rankings

Every user will have the flexibility to choose how frequently the tool collects data. 

See Rankings Across Devices

Google Top Stories looks different on mobile and desktop, and so do rankings. With StoryHawk, you can compare performance across devices and adjust your content strategy to target both audiences effectively.

Track the visibility and position of your  Live Blog

Track your live blog performance in real time, gain instant insights, optimise updates on the fly, and ensure your breaking news coverage stays competitive and impactful with StoryHawk’s Live Blog Tracker.

Google Trends Real-time topics and insights

Get real data on rising topics in your region. Monitor who is publishing first and get a summary of the news topic real time.  
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Live Blog Posting - Hourly Visibility and Position Tracking

StoryHawk provides a comprehensive insights about the performance of the live blog on Top Stories which will help you to make updates on the fly to move higher in the ranking. 
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News Competitor
Analysis

According to this Google patent on ranking news articles, the number of publications (or the number of articles per topic) is a ranking factor. Do you know how your publishing frequency compares to your competitors? StoryHawk can give you the answer!

Google Top Stories - Hourly Visibility and Ranking 

Unfortunately, Google does not provide much data about the performance of individual articles in Google Top Stories. However, being in a dominant position can generate significant organic traffic. Do you know which articles are performing better and why? StoryHawk can give you these insights.
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Plans

Our plans are tailored to your newsroom. Instead of fixed tiers or published prices, we provide a custom quote based on the scope of coverage, how often you want results refreshed, and the level of features you need. Share your priorities and we’ll recommend a clear, flexible package that scales with you—no hidden fees, just the right fit for your operation.
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July 25, 2024
Google Top Stories SEO: How to Rank Your News Articles

The insights on this article are coming directly from a Google patent US20120158711A1: Systems and methods for improving the ranking of news articles Read until the end of the article where you can find additional support on this topic. 1. Make Sure You’re Eligible Want to appear in Google’s Top Stories? First, follow Google News […]

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LiveBlogPosting Schema: Booster for Top Stories Success

Live blogs are web pages that are frequently updated during events like the General Elections. Each update can be set up to show as a detailed preview within the blog. Schema.org offers a special LiveBlogPosting type just for this kind of content. How often Google is showing the "Live" badge/pill on Top Stories? During the […]

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StoryHawk gives you almost real-time insights into Google Top Stories. Track your rankings, spot trends, and stay ahead in the news game. 🚀
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