Knowledge base v2.13.0 · Community edition · data through 2 October 2026
Topic · Publisher controls
Users can link their paid subscriptions to Google so answers highlight paywalled content they already have access to. Google cited 34% more engagement among one publisher's linked subscribers. On Day 3 a Google speaker, unsure of the name, suggested linked subscriptions as an example of a search feature whose container holds text results (not in Google's docs).
Users can link their subscriptions so answers highlight paywalled content they already pay for; The Indian Express saw 34% more engagement among linked subscribers.
Speaker Gary IllyesIn Day 1, 11:35 · What's new in the world of SearchEvidence slide photo, transcript
Preferred sources, linked subscriptions and Search profiles all depend on users acting on a brand's behalf. They reward brands with a loyal audience and do little for anonymous lead-generation sites.
Author Ibrahim AnjroAnnotates Day 1, 11:35 · What's new in the world of Search
Some search features work the other way round: a feature container holds text results inside it; the speaker could not recall that feature's name and suggested, unsure, linked subscriptions.
Speaker Gary IllyesIn Day 3, 13:25 · How Search results are bornEvidence transcript