How to make The Local one of your preferred sources on Google

"Do you like and trust The Local? Then please take a moment to add us as a preferred source on Google to ensure our articles appear in your searches. Preferred sources is a new feature that lets you, as a logged-in Google user, prioritise what publications you'd like to appear in search results. All you need to do is click on your favoured country site below and then tick the box to add The Local."

"In recent years Google has changed its algorithm to favour sites such as Reddit and Quora, at the expense of independent news sites like The Local. Once you've selected one or more of The Local's sites (and any other preferred media outlets) you can expect to see our stories in your search results, leaving you less at the mercy of Google's algorithm. The feature is currently only available for English-language Google users worldwide."

Google's Preferred Sources feature allows logged-in users to prioritise chosen publications in search results. Users can add The Local by selecting their favoured country site and ticking the box to include The Local as a preferred source. Adding The Local increases the likelihood of seeing The Local's stories in search results and reduces reliance on algorithmic rankings that favour platforms like Reddit and Quora. The feature is available to English-language Google users worldwide; users with other primary languages may need to wait for availability. Adding The Local supports continued coverage of issues affecting foreign residents across Europe.

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