O Google launched a new feature called “Preferred Sources”which allows users to choose which media outlets they want to see most frequently in search results.
The feature is now available in Brazil and is part of the recent changes implemented in Search.
With this new feature, the user can personalize the experience when searching for news. The selected sources start to appear more often in the “Top News” section, which is at the top of the search results for highlighted topics.
Furthermore, the system creates an exclusive carousel called “From your sources”, bringing together content published by the vehicles chosen by the user.
According to , the idea is to help people connect more easily with the websites and newsrooms they trust most.
To select your preferred font, the process is simple. First, the user needs to search for a topic or news on Google. Then, you must locate the “Top News” section and click on the star icon next to the title.
Then, simply search for the name “CNN Brasil”, check the corresponding box and click “Update results”. From then on, the content published by the broadcaster starts to gain more prominence in related searches.
Google states that the functionality does not eliminate content from other sites. Even after choosing favorite outlets, the user will continue to see news from different sources in the Search results.
Preferences can also be changed at any time. Internet users can add new vehicles, remove old options or select as many sources as they want.
