I'm sure it's happened to you: you open Google to find out why there are traffic jams on Avenida del Pla, what's happening with the latest weather warning, or what activities are happening this weekend on Paseo del Arenal, and the search engine floods you with national news that has little to do with your daily life.
This has just changed. Google has launched 'Preferred Sources'A tool that puts the power back in your hands, the reader. From now on, you decide what's important. If you believe that the life of your neighborhood, the news on your streets, and local businesses deserve to be front and center, we'll tell you how to get that information in front of you. Xàbia.com be the first thing you see on your screen.
Make Xàbia.com your preferred source in less than a minute
The process is as quick as ordering a coffee, it's 100% free and you don't need to register anywhere.
Option 1: The direct path (From your settings)
- Enter the section Preferred Sources within your Google account settings.
- Write «Xàbia.com» in the media search engine.
- Mark the favorite star or tap it "Add".
Option 2: From the search engine itself (Android only)
- The next time you search for something on Google and see a news article about Xàbia.com (for example, in the "Featured News" module), look at the name of the media outlet.
- You'll see a small star icon just beside.
- Click on it. Google will automatically know that this is your news source.
Why Xàbia deserves to be on your mobile before the rest of the world
Choosing us as your go-to media outlet isn't just a technical adjustment; it's a statement of intent. By prioritizing Xàbia.com, you transform your Google into a radar attached to the reality of your municipality:
- The pulse of your street, instantly: If there's a road closure in the Historic Center, a storm warning in Duanes de la Mar, or a cultural event at the riurau d'Arnauda, you'll know in real time, without filters or detours.
- Oxygen for local businesses: Investing in local information means supporting the shops in the town's streets, the businesses in the port, the restaurants in Arenal and the entrepreneurs who open their doors every morning in our municipality.
- Stories with names and surnames: Amidst the noise of global news, we tell you what's happening to your neighbors. Journalism done on the ground, by and for the people of Xàbia.
The verdict: Ultimately, technology is useful if it helps us connect with the world around us. Don't let an algorithm decide what's happening in your town today. Take control, support local businesses, and stay informed before anyone else.