Definition
What it means.
A Google preferred source is a publisher a signed-in user has marked as preferred in Google Search. The choice can make that publisher more prominent for that reader in supported features, including Top Stories. Readers control their preferences; selection does not guarantee permanent placement or visibility to
Worked example
In practice.
A reader selects a publisher as a preferred source. Google can show more of that publisher in supported search features when relevant content is available. The preference belongs to that reader; it does not guarantee placement for every query or increase everyone
Where this work happens: AI
Put it in context.
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