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A search engine algorithm is a set of rules and processes used by search engines to determine the relevance and ranking of web pages in response to user queries. These algorithms assess various factors, including keywords, content quality, website structure, and user behavior, to provide the most relevant results.[1]
Crawling and Indexing
[edit]Crawling and indexing are fundamental components of search engine algorithms. Automated bots, known as spiders or crawlers, systematically browse the internet, gathering information about web pages. This information is then indexed in the search engine's database, making it accessible for retrieval during searches.[2][3][4]
Ranking Factors
[edit]The ranking of web pages is influenced by several factors. These include keyword relevance, page load speed, mobile-friendliness, backlinks, and user engagement metrics. Each factor contributes to how search engines evaluate and rank web pages, ensuring the most pertinent results are presented to users.[5][6][7][8]
Updates
[edit]Search engines periodically update their algorithms to improve search accuracy and address evolving web practices. Significant updates, such as Google’s Panda, Penguin, and Hummingbird, are designed to enhance the quality and relevance of search results. These updates aim to combat spam and reward high-quality content.[9][10]
Purpose
[edit]The primary purpose of search engine algorithms is to provide users with relevant and high-quality information based on their search queries. By continuously refining these algorithms, search engines strive to enhance the overall user experience and maintain the integrity of search results. This ensures that users can efficiently and effectively find the information they seek.
- ^ Dave Davies (May 25, 2020). "How Search Engine Algorithms Work: Everything You Need to Know". Search Engine Journal.
- ^ Marisa Timko (November 9, 2023). "What is Crawling and Indexing?". CallRail.
- ^ "Overview of Crawling and Indexing Topics". Google Search Central. Google Inc.
- ^ "Difference between Crawling and Indexing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)". GeeksforGeeks. Nov 30, 2023.
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- ^ Danny Goodwin (January 27, 2023). "Yandex 'leak' reveals 1,922 search ranking factors". Search Engine Land.
- ^ Shivbhadrasinh Gohil (Jan 9, 2024). "Bing Search Algorithm: What Are The Top Ranking Factors & How it Works?". Meetanshi Blog.
- ^ "Google Ranking Factors: Systems, Signals, and Page Experience". Search Engine Journal. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Glenn Gabe (Jan 23, 2023). "Now Confirmed Bing Algorithm Update On Wednesday, January 18th". Search Engine Roundtable.
- ^ "Google Search's core updates and your website". Google Search Central. Google Inc.