Scope and method
Understand how the dataset is shaped
Read this when you want to know what counts as a topic, event, article, or source and how visible gaps should be interpreted.
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This page explains how to get started with TopicFollow, where to look when content seems limited, and which page to open next for a clearer answer.
Getting started
How to begin using TopicFollow
Start with search when you already know the topic you want to follow. Start from the homepage when you want to enter through the current lead topic or scan what the product is tracking right now.
The most important reading path is usually: search the topic, open the timeline, then use source views to understand which outlets are shaping the topic.
Available content
Why some pages may show limited or unavailable content
Some pages may show less reporting, unavailable states, or shorter topic timelines when source reporting is limited, when content is still being processed, or when a source or route is temporarily unavailable.
When that happens, TopicFollow aims to show what is available and where the current limits are, rather than leave the gap unexplained.
Where to look next
Which page answers which question
Open the About page if you want the product overview, Scope & Method if you want to understand content boundaries, and FAQ if you want short answers to common reader questions.
Open the feedback center when you want to send content feedback, report a likely error, or suggest a new topic.
Requests
How to request a new topic
If search does not surface the topic you need, use the topic request flow to submit a new tracking request.
Topic requests help TopicFollow understand which ongoing topics users want to follow. Providing a clear topic name and a short description makes review faster and improves tracking quality.
Accounts
Account, login, and password help
Users can sign in with username and password, and Google sign-in is also available. Settings allow profile edits, password creation or change, and account deletion.
If you are having trouble accessing your account, updating your profile, or understanding sign-in behavior, include the account email or username associated with the issue when you contact us.
Support contact
Feedback and support
The feedback center is the main place to prepare product feedback, content feedback, account issues, and new topic requests.
You can review the available categories and prepare the needed details on this page. Submitting feedback requires a signed-in account.
The current support address is support@topicfollow.com. If the issue is privacy-related, use the privacy channel or label the request clearly.