How to Build a Searchable Database for a News Site 2026
To build a searchable database for a news site, model your stories, authors, topics and publication status as relational tables in PostgreSQL, load a … Read more
Theo Candless
How to Design a Data Dashboard for Readers (2026 Guide)
A data dashboard for readers is a single page that answers one public question with a small set of clearly labeled visuals, where every … Read more
How to Build a News App from Scratch in 2026: A Practical Guide
To build a news app from scratch, settle four things in order: the single reader job it does, the content source you have the … Read more
How to Run a Usability Test on a News Site: Step by Step 2026
A usability test on a news site is a moderated session where real readers complete realistic news tasks on your homepage, article template, topic … Read more
How to Travel with Devices as a Journalist Safely in 2026
Traveling with devices as a journalist comes down to two jobs that most guides separate but nobody really does together: packing a kit that … Read more
What to Do If Your Newsroom Is Hit by Ransomware (October 2026)
If your newsroom is hit by ransomware, the first hour decides how bad the next week gets. Disconnect affected machines from the network without … Read more
How to Use a Password Manager as a Reporter Securely (2026)
A password manager is an encrypted vault that generates and stores a unique random password for every account you own, so the only thing … Read more
How to Analyze Satellite Images for a Story: A Guide for 2026
Analyzing satellite images for a story means treating an overhead picture as evidence, not decoration. You define the claim in testable terms, pull dated … Read more
How to Search SEC Filings for a Story (2026)
Search SEC filings by going to EDGAR, the SEC’s public filing database, looking the company up by name, ticker or CIK number, filtering the … Read more
How to Track Lobbying Money With Public Databases (2026)
Tracking lobbying money means going past a filing download and building a trail you can defend line by line. The federal record is public, … Read more