How to Become a Google News Top Story
The Google News top story section appears on the SERPs when users enter relevant search terms. When Google notices that the content being offered is trendy or newsy, it pulls out news stories from multiple sources. Google News also has its own news websites. These sources are ranked by Google according to their content quality and relevance. To make your website or blog one of the top stories on Google, follow these guidelines:
Google News also offers customization options. You can choose which sections are displayed, which stories are visible and which layout is most appealing to you. In addition, the news section can be combined with stories from different editions of Google News to create a personalized page. You can also use your search history to create personalized pages from different editions of Google News. Once you have configured your preferences, your customization options are stored in a cookie. As of November 2005, Google News is integrated with Google Search History.
The main criteria for becoming a Google News top story include having quality content and using on-page and off-page techniques. Articles should be written in plain HTML without any images or Javascript, which Googlebot cannot read. Additionally, avoid using PDFs and image links. In addition, Google News will penalize sites that use these methods. If you do not meet these requirements, you should consider using another source for news content. You will get more clicks for your website.