The world moves pretty fast, and it feels as though every day, there’s something just that little bit different about Google. From algorithm changes to AI overviews, it’s easy to get lost amongst it all. To make things a bit easier, for us and for you, there is a feature called preferred sources, which lets you choose which news outlets and websites you’d like to see appear more often in Top Stories. This feature launched in Australia earlier this year, and if you’d like to see more of Secret Melbourne on Google, here’s how it works.
How to add Secret Melbourne as a preferred source
The easiest way for you to do it would be to click this link, and then tick the box that says “Secret Melbourne”.
You can also update your preferred sources through Top Stories. To do it:
- Search for a news topic and click on the icon to the right of Top Stories
- Search and select as many preferred sources as you like (*cough* such as Secret Melbourne)
- Refresh your results
Why Secret Melbourne should be your first choice
Here at Secret Melbourne, we work hard to keep you updated on all the exciting things happening around our beautiful city, as well as further out in Victoria. Find plenty of inspiration, and stay in the know as we bring you stories about:
- Things to do in Melbourne – from upcoming exhibitions to new restaurant openings, there’s lots of ways to stay busy!
- Seasonal events – think wholesome floral fun in spring, holiday pop-ups and more.
- News stories – love reading/venting about trains? We’ve got you!
- Escape ideas – need to get out of the city? There’s lots of hidden gems and charming destinations around Victoria for your next weekend getaway.
Trusted by thousands of readers a month, as well as a thriving community on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, we’re proud to represent our marvellous city.
What you’ll see after adding us to your preferred sources
Once you’ve made the change, you’ll see articles from Secret Melbourne featured more prominently on Google’s Top Stories, or in a dedicated ‘From Your Sources’ section on the search results page. This way, you’ll get more curated, local coverage from us, and your other trusted sources. You can update or change your preferred sources whenever you want, and don’t worry, you will still be able to see stories from other news outlets.