Algorithms be darned. Google recently gave its users some autonomy over their search results with its “Preferred Sources” tool. And if you’re an outdoor junkie like us, you can now put Outside news and stories at the top of your search list. Here’s how.
Google’s new-to-us feature allows you to customize your top news sources so that publications that are subject experts in, say, the outdoors, show up first in your “Top stories” or “News” searches. This also means you’ll have a dedicated “From your sources” section featuring outlets you know and trust.
We already did the work for you. Click this link to add Outside to your preferred sources.
We’ve also made it easier than ever to add us as a preferred source through the Outside website, on both the web and mobile versions. All you have to do is click the “Add Outside as a preferred source on Google” button in any story, as shown below:
Setting Outside as a preferred source gives you some sway over your algorithm, meaning the sites you select—wink, wink—will show more prominently within your search results, especially as we publish harrowing stories of survival, fresh takes on nature, and breaking news in the outdoor world.
“With the launch of Preferred Sources in the U.S. and India, you can select your favorite sources and stay up to date on the latest content from the sites you follow and subscribe to—whether that’s your favorite sports blog or a local news outlet,” writes Google on its blog.
For more information on selecting Outside as a preferred source, visit Google’s dedicated help center here.
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