Clip 5 - How Google Search Works - Main Ranking Factors Used By Google

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PageRank was one of the first algorithms used by Google, how does it work?

  1. By counting the number and quality of links to a page to...
  2. Determine a rough estimate of how important the website is.

Another example of an algorithm update of Google is Hummingbird, what does this do?

It checks for low quality content, avoiding keyword stuffing. Websites were adding main key words, using them a lot of times in stead of using them strategically.

Google is constantly updating its algorithm to provide a flawless user experience. What are 3 examples of main ranking website factors that they look into?

  1. Domain Factors;
  2. Technical Mechanics;
  3. Content.
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List the 3 other factors that are taken into account by Google when  they are deciding the ranking of the website.

  1. Reputation: authority status of website, visitors, historical performance of a listing (clicks, bounce rates etc.);
  2. Trustworthiness: back links/ outbound links/ internal links and social signalling;
  3. User profile: geographic location, web history, language.

What is Search Engine Optimisation?

The science of designing your website to maximise your search engine rankings, meaning all of the elements of your website are created with the goal of obtaining high search engine rankings.

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