The recent entry of Google’s search algorithm sent shockwaves through the SEO community. This rare insight into Google’s inner workings reveals important aspects of ranking and strategic efficiency.
1. Basic Rankings
Content: Emphasis on quality first-hand content that provides users with value.Backlinks: High-quality, quality backlinks are still key.
User experience: Metrics like page load speed, mobile friendliness, and secure connections (HTTPS) are important.
2. Emerging Factors
AI and machine learning: Google’s AI algorithms, such as BERT, are becoming increasingly effective at understanding and ranking objects.E-A-T (Expert, Authority, Trust): Content from authoritative sources takes precedence, especially in YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) categories.
3. Technical SEO
Structured data: Using schema markup as appropriate to help Google understand and rank information.Core Web Vitals: Keep an eye on metrics like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).
4. Content Strategies
Keyword Optimization: Balance between broad and long tail keywords to capture search ideas.Content Updates: Regular updates to maintain relevance and order.
5. The User’s Perspective
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