July 29, 2008
Google News Introduces More Filters
Search for a subject that interests you or find a cluster of stories on the Google News homepage. After clicking on the "all news articles" link, you should see a column classifying pieces according to "all sources," "blogs," and at least one local geographic location. Pick from whatever category you like best (or a little from each).
The links to local news sources are rather interesting. First, they show that Google is confident in its ability to determine where things are happening and what else is nearby. Then there's simply the matter of local sources' importance to users. When the Eddie Davidson story broke, for example, the Rocky Mountain News offered a more timely and detailed article than many other organizations.
The "blogs" option is perhaps less important, as people have been able to switch over to Google Blog Search for some time now. But it's still another step towards making blogs completely mainstream.
Source: www.webpronews.com





07.29.2008
