TL;DR
Trisolute News Dashboard (ND) has long been used in big newsrooms. It refreshes Google News and SERP data every 15 minutes, highlights missing topics, flags cannibalisation, and stores KPIs going back a decade.
But there's a catch:
- It's quote-only pricing
- It's expensive
- In the AI age, real-time data shouldn't cost that much
What Does Trisolute News Dashboard Do?
Trisolute News Dashboard (ND) has long been used in big newsrooms. It refreshes Google News and SERP data every 15 minutes, highlights missing topics, flags cannibalisation, and stores KPIs going back a decade.
Why StoryHawk Is a Smarter Alternative to Trisolute
Here's how StoryHawk compares - feature by feature:
| Trisolute Feature | StoryHawk Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 15-min refresh | Default crawl every ~15 min with near real-time updates. Custom intervals available |
| "Score" view | Impression-based chart showing exactly how often your headlines appear per keyword |
| Missing topics & lost ranking alerts | Live tracking of article and Live Blog rankings + ML-powered topic discovery via Topic Explorer |
| Competitor visibility | Compare your Top Stories presence side-by-side with competitors across "Also in News", "For Context", and "Perspectives" |
| Live Blog support | Track hourly entry of Live Blogs into Top Stories. See update frequency of rival blogs |
| Pricing | Public, flexible pricing. No sales calls. Customer-first model built for transparency |
How StoryHawk Fits Lean Newsroom Workflows
StoryHawk isn't just cheaper - it helps your team move faster:
Morning gap scan
Check every 30 minutes which overnight stories didn't break into Top Stories.
Live event tracking
Set to hourly updates during high-pressure events like elections or major sports finals.
Pitch radar
Topic Explorer highlights trending entities you haven't covered - fuel for your next assignment.
Headline testing
See the actual impression impact of a headline tweak in minutes - not hours.
Cost Comparison: StoryHawk vs Trisolut
StoryHawk is priced clearly and accessibly, with no hidden fees. It's perfect for:
- Regional publishers
- Niche newsrooms
- Independent outlets relying on Top Stories traffic
Find the best plan for you and check StoryHawk pricing.
Final Word
StoryHawk offers the essential features for Google Top Stories success:
- 15-minute (or faster) crawling
- Impression-based performance tracking
- Live Blog visibility
- Hidden-topic detection with machine learning
- Flexibility in terms of price, target country and frequency of the SERP check.
And it does this without the enterprise bloat - or the enterprise price.
If you're a publisher that depends on Google Top Stories but needs speed, clarity, and affordability, StoryHawk is your competitive edge.
