Singapore is a city that literally never hits the pause button. Between the endless streams of new cafe openings in Tiong Bahru, to immersive pop-ups at shopping malls along Orchard Road, and hidden speakeasies tucked away behind unassuming Chinatown shophouses…there’s always things to do in the Lion City. But keeping up with all of that can be a full-time job in itself. And to make life a little easier, Google has rolled out a brilliant new feature that lets you curate exactly what you see when you search for news—ensuring you never suffer from doom scrolling or weekend FOMO again. It’s called preferred sources and it puts the power of your Top Stories Feed directly in your hands. Excitingly, this means that you can add Secret Singapore on Google as your preferred news source. Here’s how it works.
How to add Secret Singapore as a preferred source
If you love us, just as much as we love you, click this link to make Secret Singapore your handy digital bestie on Google News. Search for and then tick the box that says Secret Singapore just like the picture below.
Otherwise, you can update your preferred sources through Top Stories. Here’s how:
- Search for a news topic and click on the icon on the right of Top Stories.
- Search and select as many preferred sources as you like.
- Refresh your results to see the news from Secret Singapore.
Why should Secret Singapore be your top choice?
First of all, Secret Singapore is trusted by millions of readers yearly—not just in Singapore but across the region too. We have a thriving community of almost 100K Instagram followers and 50K Facebook followers. Meanwhile, our trusted team is constantly on the look out for the finest things to do across our beautiful city. Whether it’s top news stories (from another MRT breakdown to monkeys causing mayhem at condos), new restaurant openings, or even unique regional escapes….you’ll find plenty of inspiration that will make your day.
By adding Secret Singapore as your preferred source, you’re are guaranteed to discover:
- The best things to do in Singapore: From new exhibitions to restaurant launches…there’s always something happening.
- Top news stories: Whether it’s a train breakdown, health advice, or wildlife spotting…we’ve got you covered.
- Seasonal events: From National Day festivities to wholesome holiday pop-ups…you’ll know about it first.
- Escapes: Secret Singapore prides itself on having a travel-loving editor who knows where all the charming destinations, hidden gems, and unique weekend escapes are.
- Lesser-known city gems: Secret rooftop bars, majestic hiking trails, and hidden gardens.
What exactly is a preferred source?
Think of it as a VIP fast pass for your daily news. When you tell Google that a specific publication is a ”preferred source”, the algorithm takes the hint and prioritises their articles in your Top Stories carousel.
So instead of wading through generic news updates, you get a personalised feed packed with the publications you actually trust and love to read. Certainly, it’s the smartest way to guaranteed you’re getting hyper-local, relevant content delivered straight to your screen.
No need to worry because you won’t be trapped in a bubble with just us. You will still see breaking news and fantastic content from other publishers, but our guides will always get a front-row seat when they match your search.
What you’ll see after adding Secret Singapore as your go-to on Google
Once we are locked into your settings, your Google searches will start working harder for you. Wonderfully, you’ll spot a dedicated ”From your sources” section showing off our latest weekend itineraries, concert announcements like the iconic The Weeknd, delicious dining guides, and anything else you desire in Singapore.
