There exists a simple yet often overlooked method to enhance your access to BirminghamLive's finest journalism. By utilising a feature within Google's platform, readers can ensure they receive a steady stream of exclusive stories and top-tier content directly from this prominent local news source.
How to Elevate Your BirminghamLive Experience
To gain priority access to all of BirminghamLive's exclusives, you need to designate it as a preferred source on Google. The excellent news is that this process is completely free of charge and remarkably straightforward to complete. By making BirminghamLive your preferred source, you will automatically receive more of their exclusive reports, leading stories, and essential reading material delivered promptly to your news feed.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding BirminghamLive as a Preferred Source
To add BirminghamLive as your preferred source on Google, you can either click directly through a dedicated link or follow these four uncomplicated steps:
- Open Google using either the Chrome browser or the official Google application and search for any current news topic, such as 'Coronation Street'.
- Locate and click on the icon situated to the right of the 'Top Stories' section.
- When prompted, type 'BirminghamLive' into the search bar that appears.
- Select BirminghamLive from the list to confirm it as your preferred source.
Once you have successfully completed these actions, simply refresh your browser. You will then begin to notice an increase in exclusive and high-quality content from BirminghamLive whenever you browse news through Google Search or the Discover feature.
Will This Limit My News from Other Publishers?
Absolutely not. You will continue to see news from a broad spectrum of publishers as usual. The preferred sources feature allows you to manage or alter your selections at any time without restriction. Choosing a specific site like BirminghamLive simply means you will encounter more stories from that publisher. These may appear more frequently within the Top Stories section or within a dedicated "From your sources" area on the search results page. Importantly, this adjustment does not curtail or limit the remainder of your news feed from other outlets.
Troubleshooting: If You Cannot Locate the Preferred Sources Icon
If you have followed the instructions above but are unable to find the Preferred Sources icon adjacent to Top Stories, there is no need for concern. Here are several quick checks you can perform:
- Verify Your Sign-In Status: Preferred sources are connected to your individual Google account. Ensure you are logged into your account, then refresh the page.
- Attempt a Different News Search: The Top Stories box typically only displays for topics with recent news coverage. Searching for a timely subject can help trigger its appearance.
- Update Your Google Application: If you are using a mobile device, confirm that you have installed the latest version of the Google app, then try the process again.
After addressing these points, return to Google and you should be able to add BirminghamLive as your preferred source seamlessly, unlocking more of their top stories and exclusives. However, if difficulties persist after trying these troubleshooting steps, please do not hesitate to contact the newsdesk directly at newsdesk@birminghammail.co.uk for further assistance.
