What is Google Algorithm?
The Google algorithm is a set of complex instructions used to retrieve and rank content from the search index based on user queries. It includes the core algorithm and other specific algorithms.
Importance
Google algorithms are crucial for search ranking and understanding queries.
Key Algorithms
- Google Core Algorithm: The main algorithm incorporating other specific algorithms.
- Ranking Algorithm: Factors include content, Core Web Vitals, HTTPS, mobile-friendliness, site speed, links, and geographical locations.
- PageRank: Determines page importance based on link profile.
- Spam Algorithm: Detects and demotes spammy content.
- RankBrain: Uses machine learning to understand search queries.
- Hilltop: Finds relevant documents for news search.
FAQs
- Are Penguin, Panda, and Hummingbird algorithms?: No, they are major updates to existing algorithms.
