DualTicker works best when each panel has a clear purpose. Instead of adding every available source, begin with a small set that helps answer one question: how are different outlets covering the same moment?
1. Decide what you are comparing
Choose a narrow topic, region, industry, or event. A focused board is easier to scan than a wall of unrelated headlines.
- Use distinct source groups rather than duplicates.
- Keep enough variety to expose differences in emphasis.
- Remove sources that add noise without adding perspective.
2. Build the view
Add the sources to the appropriate panels and choose a layout that keeps each headline readable. Save the view when it represents a setup you expect to revisit.
3. Watch movement, not only individual headlines
Look for stories appearing across multiple sources, differences in wording, and subjects that one group emphasizes while another ignores. Pause a panel when you need time to inspect a particular sequence.
4. Refine the board
Use search, filters, highlights, and source controls to reduce repetition. The goal is a board that can stay open while still being understandable at a glance.
Common mistakes
- Adding too many similar publishers.
- Using layouts that make headlines too narrow to read.
- Treating every source as equally useful for every topic.
- Leaving an old saved view unchanged after its purpose has shifted.
Use DualTicker to monitor live headline streams and compare source emphasis across a focused multi-panel view.