Atlanta makes the culture, and that culture is constantly changing, evolving, and HAPPENING! If you don’t wanna miss a single thing (and you’re here, so we know you don’t!), then add Secret Atlanta as a ‘preferred source’ on Google. And don’t worry if you don’t know what that means. We’re here to break it down for ya!
Lucky for us, with all the fast-paced news in the world, Google’s been just as quick: rolling out updates from AI Overviews to algorithm changes—making it easier than ever to find the results you’re looking for, at lightning speed! And one amazing new personalization feature now lets you take control of your Top Stories feed, so you’ll always see the updates that matter most to you.
The feature is called preferred sources, and it gives you control over what news, outlets and guides you see on the top of your Google search… like us, for example! So if you love Secret Atlanta (we love you right back!), here’s how you can get more of us, more easily 😉
What is a preferred source?
First of all, what are we talking about here? Well, a preferred source is just a website or news outlet you choose to highlight in Google’s Top Stories. In other words, you’ll see more articles from that source once you choose it — as long as they’ve got what you’re searching for!
Basically, it’s the easiest way to make sure you’re getting trusted, hyper-local news coverage without having to hunt it down manually.
Why Secret Atlanta should be your first choice as a preferred source?
Easy: we work hard to keep you in the know about all things Atlanta!
Trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers every month (plus a huge community on Instagram and Facebook), we’re super proud to be one of Atlanta’s leading local voices when it comes to news, pop culture, and entertainment.
So, how do I add Secret Atlanta as a preferred source on Google?
It’s super simple! There are a couple easy ways to do it.
Here’s the fastest, most direct way
👉 Click this link to go directly to Google News, search for Secret Atlanta, and click the check mark.
Through Top Stories:
- Search for any news topic on Google.
- Tap the icon to the right of Top Stories.
- Search and select your preferred sources (hint: add Secret Atlanta).
- Refresh your results.
You’ll still see plenty of content from other outlets including ours, and you can update your preferred sources anytime.
What you’ll see after adding Secret Atlanta
Once Secret Atlanta is set as a preferred source, you’ll notice:
- 📰 More of our stories in your Top Stories feed
- 📌 A special “From your sources” carousel featuring our latest guides and breaking news
- 🎯 Fresh, curated coverage of everything happening in ATL, right when you need it
Because Atlanta’s far too busy & bustling for anything except the best!
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