Google email news alerts
Google News Alerts is a free service provided by Google that allows you to set up custom news alerts for specific topics, keywords, or phrases. Here's how to use it:
Setting up Google News Alerts:
- Go to Google News Alerts website: news.google.com/alerts
- Click on the "Create an alert" button.
- Enter the topic, keyword, or phrase you want to track in the search box.
- Choose the type of results you want to receive: "Everything" (default), "News", "Web", or "Blogs".
- Set the frequency of the alerts: "As it happens" (default), "Once a day", "Once a week", or "Once a month".
- Enter your email address and click "Create alert".
Customizing your Google News Alerts:
- You can add multiple alerts by clicking on the "Create another alert" button.
- You can edit or delete existing alerts by clicking on the "Edit" or "Delete" buttons next to each alert.
- You can also add specific sources or domains to your alerts by clicking on the "Sources" tab.
- You can set up alerts for specific languages or regions by clicking on the "Language" and "Region" tabs.
Receiving Google News Alerts:
- Once you've set up your alerts, you'll receive an email notification whenever new results are found that match your search criteria.
- The email will include a summary of the latest news articles, along with links to the full articles.
- You can also view your alerts online by logging into your Google account and going to the Google News Alerts page.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use quotes to search for exact phrases.
- Use the minus sign (-) to exclude specific words or phrases from your search results.
- Use the OR operator to search for multiple keywords or phrases.
- You can also use Google News Alerts to track specific companies, people, or events.
- You can set up alerts for specific industries or topics, such as sports, politics, or entertainment.
Overall, Google News Alerts is a powerful tool for staying up-to-date on the latest news and information on topics that interest you.