About Tagtaly

Tagtaly exists to transform how journalists understand news. Instead of being buried in hundreds of daily articles, newsrooms deserve data that answers critical questions instantly: What's surging? What's the sentiment? Which stories will trend? What are competitors missing?

We believe data-driven journalism isn't replacing editorial judgment—it's empowering it. Our mission is to give every newsroom, regardless of size, access to the same intelligence that major outlets spend millions to develop internally. We turn the chaos of news into clarity.

Tagtaly is built on a foundation of automated analysis, proprietary algorithms, and careful human review. Every day, the same rigorous process runs to transform articles into actionable intelligence.

The Daily Pipeline

Tagtaly is built with modern, proven technology designed for speed, reliability, and maintainability.

Backend & Data

• Python 3.10+: Core pipeline orchestration, data processing, analysis
• SQLite: Lightweight, serverless article database. Scales to 100K+ articles
• pandas: Data manipulation and aggregation for charts and trends
• feedparser: RSS feed parsing from all news sources
• TextBlob: Sentiment analysis with polarity scoring (-1.0 to +1.0)
• requests: HTTP client for web scraping and image extraction

Frontend & Visualization

• HTML5/CSS3: Semantic, accessible markup with responsive design
• Bootstrap 5: Professional UI framework with mobile-first approach
• Apache ECharts: Interactive data visualizations with 15+ chart types
• JavaScript (Vanilla): No jQuery dependency. Pure ES6+ code
• Schema.org Markup: SEO-optimized structured data

Deployment & DevOps

• GitHub Actions: Automated daily pipeline execution at 7 AM UTC
• SSH Deployment: Secure deployment to Hostinger shared hosting
• Git: Version control with feature branches and atomic commits
• Hostinger: Shared hosting with 99.9% uptime SLA

Transparency

We believe in explaining how we work. Every algorithm, every classification decision, every data point is documented. Newsrooms deserve to understand their tools.

Accuracy

Automated analysis has limitations. We acknowledge them. Sentiment analysis can miss sarcasm. Virality prediction isn't guaranteed. We train users to think critically, not blindly trust algorithms.

Accessibility

Tagtaly is completely free. No paywalls. No premium tiers. No authentication required. Data journalism shouldn't be restricted to well-funded outlets. Every newsroom deserves access to intelligence.

Editorial Independence

We don't make editorial decisions for you. We provide data. You decide what matters. We show you what's trending, but you determine what's important. Data informs journalism; it doesn't replace it.

• Speed: Answers key questions in seconds, not hours. No manual data gathering required.
• Objectivity: Algorithmic analysis removes personal bias. Data shows what's actually trending, not what you think is trending.
• Competitive Intelligence: Compare your coverage against BBC, Guardian, Sky, Independent. Identify gaps competitors miss.
• Early Detection: Identify viral stories 3-4 hours before peak. Assign resources strategically, not reactively.
• Trend Prediction: Use virality scores and momentum to forecast what will dominate tomorrow. Plan ahead.
• Evidence-Based Decisions: Replace gut feelings with data. Justify editorial choices with metrics.
• Scalability: Works for 1-person newsroom or 100-person operation. No setup required.
• Cost Efficiency: What would cost $50K+/year to build in-house is available free instantly.

Tagtaly is built by journalists, engineers, and data scientists who believe in the power of data-driven storytelling. We understand newsroom pressures—competing deadlines, limited resources, the need to stay ahead of competitors.

Our team combines expertise in:

• Journalism: Understanding newsroom workflows and editorial decision-making
• Data Science: Machine learning, NLP, statistical analysis, trend detection
• Software Engineering: Full-stack development, DevOps, scalable systems
• Product Design: User-centered interface design, accessibility, mobile-first

We're passionate about the future of journalism. We believe data-driven reporting makes journalism better, faster, and more accurate. That's why we built Tagtaly.