How to Generate Content That Ranks in Google’s "top Stories” Carousel

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Get Into Google News with AI — Generate timely, SEO-optimized content for the “Top Stories” carousel using Summrly

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Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
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Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

How to Generate Content That Ranks in Google’s “Top Stories” Carousel

The “Top Stories” carousel gets 3X more clicks than position #1 — but most sites don’t qualify. With Summrly, you can generate timely, news-style content that meets Google’s criteria for inclusion. Just enter your topic, and AI will create fresh, concise, and authoritative articles on trending events, industry updates, or breaking news — helping you appear in the coveted carousel and drive massive mobile traffic.

Why a Content-First Website Solves This

Google’s Top Stories carousel favors fresh, credible, and fast-published content — often from big publishers. Summrly levels the playing field. Starting with your topic, AI generates news-style articles with headlines, summaries, and key takeaways that follow journalistic standards. This increases your chances of being picked up by Google News and appearing in the carousel — even as a small site.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your First Topic – Enter a trending topic (e.g., “AI in education”) to generate a news-style article.
Set Up Your Content Focus – Choose “news mode” for short, timely, and factual content.
Add Keywords – Include trending terms or event names (e.g., “2024 election,” “new iPhone release”).
Brand Details – Add your publication name and tone (neutral, informative).
Complete Setup – Publish with AI-generated headlines, summaries, and structured content.

Enter your topic below to generate a Top Stories-ready article — and get seen in Google’s most visible spot.

Case Study: 12 News Posts, 8 Weeks, 6 Top Stories Appearances

A tech blog wanted to appear in Google’s Top Stories but had no editorial team. They used Summrly to generate 12 news-style articles on trending AI developments. Each was under 600 words, published within 24 hours of a trend emerging, and included structured headings and summaries. Google News picked up 9 of them, and 6 appeared in the Top Stories carousel. Organic traffic from mobile search increased by 180%, and social shares rose by 3X.

FAQs

What makes content eligible for Top Stories?
Timeliness, authority, mobile-friendliness, and structured content — all built into Summrly’s AI generation.
Do I need to be a news publisher?
Not necessarily. Google includes blogs and niche sites that publish credible, timely updates.
Can I publish breaking news fast?
Yes. Generate and publish in under 10 minutes — perfect for rapid response.
Does it work with Google News?
Yes. AI-generated content can be indexed in Google News if your site is verified.
Will this work for local or industry news?
Absolutely. Great for “local election updates,” “SaaS product launches,” or “health regulation changes.”

Summary

The Top Stories carousel is SEO gold — and Summrly helps you compete. Generate timely, news-optimized content that meets Google’s standards and earns prime SERP real estate. No editorial team needed. No delays. Just enter your topic and let AI build content that gets seen first.

Ready to make headlines? Enter your topic below and publish your first Top Stories-ready article now.