Customizing Google Searches to Display Preferred Websites: A Guide on Utilizing Google's Trusted Sources Option

Customizing Google Searches to Display Preferred Websites: A Guide on Utilizing Google's Trusted Sources Option

In the digital age, staying informed has never been easier, thanks to platforms like Google News. Here's a simple guide on how to prioritize the news sources you trust and want to see more of in your feed.

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To set up Google's Preferred Sources feature, follow these steps:

1. Search for a news topic on Google that generates a "Top Stories" news box in the results (the feature only appears for news-related queries).
2. Look for a small star icon next to the "Top Stories" section in the search results.
3. Tap or click the star icon to open the Preferred Sources selection screen.
4. In the search box that appears, type the names or domain names of the publications you trust and want to prioritize.
5. Select your preferred sources from the suggestions to add them to your list.
6. After adding preferred sources, click "Reload results" to update the Top Stories section. Google will then prioritize articles from your chosen publications, while still including some content from other sources to maintain variety.

Alternatively, you can add preferred sources directly by visiting a URL structured like this:

Replace with the domain of your favourite news site (e.g., ). Check the site in the list and confirm your choice to prioritize it in Google Top Stories.

This feature is currently rolling out mainly in the U.S. and India and shows in news search results only. The more sources you add, the more your Top Stories reflect your trusted sources.

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Searching for the same topic again shows how results have changed with your preferences influencing what appears at the top. Adding more sources to Google News increases the variety of articles from trusted publications in the Top Stories section.

Lastly, don't forget to click the Follow button to follow Tom's Guide on Google News for more updates and insights. Clicking "Reload results" updates the Top Stories section on Google with articles prioritized from your selected publications.

Stay informed and stay ahead with these simple steps!

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