Kartal
Hackathon project that looked at validating virality of different content ideas using news and social media APIs
Hackathon
1 day
2024
React - Express.js - Node.js
Project Objective:
Tool that predicts the viral potential of topics based on real-time data. It analyzes social media mentions, engagement growth rates, and sentiment to generate a Viral Score. The platform helps users identify high-potential topics quickly, enabling data-driven content decisions.
Key Features:
Topic Analysis:
Users input a topic or choose trending suggestions from platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Google Trends.
Viral Score Prediction:
Predicts a Viral Score based on mentions, sentiment, and engagement growth.
Trend Visualization:
Interactive graphs show engagement trends, sentiment breakdown, and platform-specific insights.
Real-Time Insights:
Provides live updates on trending topics and their growth trajectory.
Design Process:
Problem Definition:
Identify inefficiencies in tracking viral topics manually.
Define user needs: simplicity, speed, and actionable insights.
Data Pipeline:
Integrate APIs (e.g., Twitter, Reddit) for real-time data collection.
Use machine learning to analyze features like mentions, sentiment, and growth rate.
Model Development:
Train a regression ML model using historical data to predict Viral Scores.
User Interface:
Design an intuitive UI with:
Input fields for topic suggestions.
Dashboard showing Viral Scores, trends, and insights.
Use a clean turquoise, silver, and white color palette for a professional feel.
Testing & Feedback:
Validate predictions with real-world data and refine based on user feedback.
Kartal provides an efficient, user-friendly platform to forecast topic virality, empowering users to act on emerging trends with confidence.