Trends Dashboard Guide

Overview

The Trends Dashboard is your command center for exploring and analyzing trends in Sila TrueTrends. It provides comprehensive visualizations, metrics, and insights about trending topics across various categories and time periods.

Accessing the Dashboard

Click "Trends" in the sidebar
Or navigate from chat suggestions
Direct URL: [YourDomain]/trends
Access from search results

Dashboard Layout

Trends Dashboard Overview Full dashboard view showing statistics panel, filters, trend cards, and navigation elements

Header Section: Overall statistics
Filter Controls: Top navigation
Trend Cards Grid: Main content area
Sidebar: Additional filters (if expanded)
Footer: Pagination and view options

Dashboard Components

Overall Statistics Panel

Key Metrics Displayed

Total Posts: Volume of social mentions
Active Trends: Number of trending topics
Growth Rate: Overall trend acceleration
Engagement Rate: Average interaction level
Sentiment Score: Overall positivity
Time Period: Data range shown

Understanding Metrics

Posts: Raw volume indicator
Trends: Unique topic count
Growth: Week-over-week change
Engagement: Likes, shares, comments
Sentiment: -100 to +100 scale

Trend Cards

Card Information

Each trend card displays:

Trend Name: Primary topic title
Growth Indicator: ↑↓ with percentage
Engagement Score: Social interaction level
Sentiment Badge: Positive/Neutral/Negative
Category Tag: Primary classification
Preview Text: Brief description
Visual Preview: Image if available
Time Indicator: How recent

Card Interactions

Click: Open detailed view
Hover: Show expanded preview
Star: Save to favorites
Share: Get shareable link
Compare: Select for comparison

Card Visual Indicators

Border Color: Sentiment (green/gray/red)
Growth Arrow: Direction and intensity
Engagement Bar: Relative popularity
New Badge: Recently emerged
Hot Badge: Rapidly growing

Understanding Trend Data

Growth Metrics

Growth Rate Calculation

Based on mention volume
Compared to previous period
Adjusted for seasonality
Weighted by influence

Growth Indicators

Explosive (>100% growth)
Strong (50-100% growth)
↗ Moderate (10-50% growth)
→ Stable (-10% to +10%)
↘ Declining (-10% to -50%)
Falling (>50% decline)

Engagement Analysis

Engagement Components

Likes/Reactions: Positive signals
Comments: Discussion level
Shares: Viral potential
Mentions: Conversation volume
Influence: Author authority

Engagement Levels

Viral: Exceptional engagement
High: Above average
Medium: Typical levels
Low: Below average
Emerging: Just starting

Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Categories

Positive: Favorable reception
Neutral: Factual/Balanced
Negative: Critical/Concerns
Mixed: Varied opinions

Emotion Breakdown

Common emotions detected:

Joy/Excitement
Trust/Confidence
Anticipation
Surprise
Concern/Fear

Interactive Features

Trend Comparison

How to Compare

Select first trend (checkbox)
Select additional trends
Click "Compare" button
View side-by-side analysis

Comparison Metrics

Growth rates
Engagement levels
Sentiment scores
Demographics
Geographic distribution

Quick Actions

From Dashboard

Filter by Category: Click tag
Search Similar: Find related
Generate Story: Create report
Export Data: Download CSV
Share Insights: Send link

Hover Interactions

Card Hover Effects

Expanded preview
Additional metrics
Quick action buttons
Related trends
Social proof

Time Series Visualization

Understanding the Chart

Chart Elements

X-axis: Time period
Y-axis: Mention volume
Line: Trend trajectory
Area: Volume indication
Dots: Data points

Chart Interactions

Hover for exact values
Click and drag to zoom
Double-click to reset
Toggle trends on/off
Export chart image

Historical Patterns

Pattern Recognition

Steady Growth: Consistent upward
Hockey Stick: Sudden spike
Seasonal: Cyclical patterns
Plateau: Growth leveling
Volatile: Unpredictable

Dashboard Customization

Personalizing Your View

Save Dashboard Settings

Configure filters
Set sort preferences
Choose view mode
Click "Save View"
Name your configuration

Quick Access

Access saved views
Set default view
Share view with team
Export configuration

Dashboard Widgets

Available Widgets

Statistics summary
Category breakdown
Geographic heatmap
Demographic charts
Sentiment gauge

Add/remove widgets
Resize widgets
Rearrange layout
Save layout

Using Dashboard Data

For Research

Research Workflow

Set appropriate filters
Review overall statistics
Identify top trends
Compare related trends
Deep dive into specifics
Export findings

For Monitoring

Monitoring Setup

Save specific filters
Set time range
Bookmark dashboard
Check regularly
Note changes

For Reporting

Report Generation

Configure dashboard
Screenshot or export
Download raw data
Create visualizations
Share insights

Performance Tips

Loading Optimization

Use specific filters
Limit items per page
Close unused widgets
Clear cache regularly
Use saved views

Keyboard shortcuts
Quick filters
Saved searches
Bookmarks
Recent history

Mobile Dashboard

Mobile Optimizations

Responsive card layout
Touch-friendly controls
Swipe navigation
Simplified filters
Essential metrics only

Mobile Features

Pull to refresh
Swipe between cards
Tap for details
Pinch to zoom charts
Share via mobile apps

Troubleshooting

Dashboard Not Loading

Check internet connection
Clear browser cache
Disable extensions
Try different browser
Contact support

Missing Data

Check filter settings
Verify time range
Ensure logged in
Check permissions
Refresh page

Slow Performance

Reduce items displayed
Simplify filters
Close other tabs
Update browser
Check connection speed

Best Practices

Daily Use

Check key metrics first Note significant changes Investigate anomalies Save important trends Export daily summary

Weekly Review

Compare to previous week Identify emerging trends Review saved trends Update monitoring list Share team insights

Monthly Analysis

Full dashboard review Trend progression analysis Category comparisons Generate reports Plan next actions