Have you ever searched for “what to do this weekend in Lisbon” or “best restaurants” and gotten lost in a veritable ‘jungle’ of links and content? Don’t worry, from now on it’s easier than ever to keep up with all the latest news from the Portuguese capital—and, in particular, from Secret Lisbon.
How? Google has just launched a new customization feature that lets you take control of your feed. In the highlighted section at the top, called Top Stories, you’ll find the most recent and relevant articles from selected media outlets , updated in real time.
But the big news is that, from now on, you can choose your Preferred Sources to appear in Top Stories. And by selecting, for example, Lisboa Secreta, you ensure that you stay up to date on everything happening in the city of the “Seven Hills” and its surroundings: free events, culinary news, concerts, and even tips for getaways.
What is Google’s “Top Stories”?
If you’re not 100% familiar with the concept, here’s a brief explanation. Top Stories appear prominently in Google search results when the topic you’re searching for has recent coverage and alerts. In practice, it works like an online, real-time news “kiosk.” Without a doubt, this is one of the most practical and fastest ways to keep up with local news.
What’s new: what is a Favorite Source?
With its new customization feature dubbed Preferred Sources, Google has changed the game. In other words, you can now highlight certain media outlets as favorites so they appear in your search results. This way, you’re telling Google that you like that content and want to see more of it.
Why is this of interest to Lisbon readers?
Local media outlets, such as Lisboa Secreta, reach where the major media cannot: a total focus on the city’s latest news. From Metro line cuts to free festivals, not to mention the opening of a new urban park.
However, local media outlets compete in the algorithms with major national and international publications , so they don’t always reach all readers. Therefore, by choosing a source like Lisboa Secreta as your Preferred Source, you ensure your access to this information firsthand.
How to add Lisboa Secreta as a Favorite Source: step-by-step guide
In just a few seconds, you’ll transform the way you consume news content about your city. To do so, simply follow these steps:
- Access the official form via this link to manage your preferences
- Type “Lisboa Secreta” into the search bar and click the box next to it.
In addition, you can also highlight Lisboa Secreta as one of your Preferred Sources via Top Stories:
- Search for a news topic and click the icon to the right of Top Stories
- Search for and select as many favorite sources as you like, including, of course, “Lisboa Secreta”
- Refresh your results… and you’re all set!
What happens next?
Once you’ve chosen your Preferred Sources, such as Lisboa Secreta, they’ll start appearing more frequently in your Top Stories
- “From your sources” carousel: featuring our best guides and the latest news
- Priority in Top Stories: whenever something relevant happens in Lisbon, our news will appear highlighted in the top news box
- Curated content: Google will frequently recommend local plans to you, “cleaning up” the feed of content irrelevant to your interests
Don’t miss a thing happening in your city. Make Lisboa Secreta your official guide on Google and experience the capital to the fullest!