Facts about Google Search Algorithm
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A major Google Search algorithm update called Hummingbird, released in 2013, shifted ranking emphasis toward understanding the intent behind queries rather than just matching keywords.
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In 2015, Google confirmed that RankBrain, a machine learning system, had become the third most important signal in its search ranking process.
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Google's Panda update, launched in 2011, targeted low-quality and thin content sites, significantly reshaping how the algorithm evaluates content quality.
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The Google Search algorithm uses hundreds of ranking signals, including page speed, mobile-friendliness, and content relevance, to order search results.
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PageRank, the foundational algorithm behind Google Search, ranks web pages by analyzing the number and quality of links pointing to them.