Google news alert submission
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to submit a Google News Alert:
What is a Google News Alert? A Google News Alert is a free service that allows you to set up custom news alerts based on specific topics, keywords, or phrases. You'll receive an email notification whenever new articles are published that match your search criteria.
How to submit a Google News Alert:
- Go to Google News Alerts: Visit the Google News Alerts website at news.google.com/news/alerts.
- Sign in: If you're not already signed in to your Google account, sign in with your Google account credentials.
- Enter your search query: In the "Create an alert" box, enter the topic, keyword, or phrase you want to track. You can use quotes to search for exact phrases.
- Choose your alert settings:
- Frequency: Choose how often you want to receive alerts: "As it happens" (immediately), "Once a day", or "Once a week".
- Sources: Select the types of sources you want to include in your alerts: "News", "Blogs", "Web", or "All".
- Language: Choose the language you want to receive alerts in.
- Add your email address: Enter the email address where you want to receive your alerts.
- Customize your alert: You can also customize your alert by selecting specific regions, industries, or topics.
- Create your alert: Click the "Create alert" button to set up your alert.
Tips and Variations:
- You can set up multiple alerts for different topics or keywords.
- You can also use advanced search operators to refine your search results.
- If you want to receive alerts for a specific region, use the "Location" filter.
- You can also use the "Sources" filter to select specific news sources or websites.
Troubleshooting:
- If you're not receiving alerts, check your email spam filter or try resubmitting your alert.
- If you're receiving too many alerts, try adjusting your frequency or search query.
By setting up a Google News Alert, you'll stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments related to your interests or profession.