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Publishers Urge Opt-Ins as Google’s Preferred Sources Rolls Out

The new Top Stories setting lets people choose favored outlets that show up more often and adds a dedicated “From Your Sources” carousel.

Overview

  • Google’s feature moved from experiment to broad availability in the U.S. and India on August 12, according to NBC San Diego.
  • Users can add outlets from the Top Stories module by tapping the cards-and-star icon or by visiting google.com/preferences/source.
  • Selected publishers are prioritized when they publish fresh content related to a user’s search.
  • A new “From Your Sources” section surfaces stories exclusively from outlets a user has designated.
  • Major outlets including NBC San Diego, Forbes and TODAY published step-by-step guides encouraging readers to add them as preferred sources.