Google considers hundreds of factors when determining how to rank search engine results. Semrush has published a short report based on its study about the ranking factors. The Semrush team says, “How does Google rank content? We know that measuring the relevance of individual ranking factors and the potential impact of a single factor is difficult, if not impossible. Over the years, Google has become more transparent in sharing information and guidance with webmasters and SEOs. We don’t have access to the same data as Google, which is able to track user engagement on the SERPs. Nor do we... [...]

Google’s search algorithms consider many factors when ranking search results. The weight of each factor depends on the nature of the query. Search Engine Journal has published the latest episode of the Search Engine Journal Show podcast ‘Google Ranking Factors: What Really Matters Right Now’ featuring Ben Steele. Loren Baker says, “Join us as we talk about the biggest updates to Google Ranking Factors this year, and what that means for you as we head into 2024. Our very own senior editor of ebooks, Ben Steele, gives you the behind-the-scene scoop on what factors really matter... [...]

In the Search Engine Journal series explaining various Google ranking factors, Kristi Hines has published an article weighing Spelling & Grammar as Google ranking factors. She says, “Spelling and grammar are not direct Google ranking factors. However: They are important signals to users of your website about its quality, and you should care more about that than whether the algorithm counts them. Google is not the only search engine, and they might be ranking factors for other search engines. A perfect editing job may not impact your rankings in Google search, but it can help with other... [...]

A well-designed website helps you retain visitors for longer sessions. Website text formatting helps your visitors find the information they’re looking for by highlighting the most important content on a page. Search Engine Journal contributor Miranda Miller has published an article explaining whether text formatting can be considered a Google ranking factor. She says, “As you can see, text formatting can affect how search engines determine the most important content on a page. But, it’s unlikely that bolded content on a page will be the element that moves you above competitors in... [...]

Backlinko’s Brian Dean has published a comprehensive article featuring Google’s 200 ranking factors for 2022. He says, “You might already know that Google uses over 200 ranking factors in their algorithm…But what are they, exactly? Well, you’re in for a treat because I’ve put together a complete list. Let’s dive right in. 1. Domain Age: Many SEOs believe that Google inherently “trusts” older domains. However, Google’s John Mueller has said “domain age helps nothing“. 2. Keyword Appears in Top Level Domain: Having a keyword in your domain name doesn’t give you... [...]

High-quality content, mobile-first strategy, page experience, page speed, and on-page optimization are some top-ranking factors. Search Engine Journal contributor Matt G. Southern has published an article explaining the importance of title tags in Google search results. He says, “Google unquestionably uses the HTML title tag to understand what pages are about so it can rank them in search results. The company’s official SEO starter guide recommends unique, accurate, and brief but descriptive titles on all website pages. But when it comes to the strength of page titles as a ranking factor,... [...]

Search Engine Journal has published the second edition of its e-book ‘Google Ranking Factors: Fact or Fiction’. The SEJ team says, “To help you plan SEO campaigns and make the most of your budget, each chapter of this ebook covers: The claims about each element of SEO. The evidence about that element’s status as a ranking factor. Our final verdict and reasoning. The second edition includes 25 updated chapters to reflect the ongoing evolution of Google’s algorithms. So, if you have a specific question or you’re ready to jump in and learn about confirmed Google ranking factors,... [...]

Search Engine Journal has published the second edition of its e-book ‘Google Ranking Factors: Fact or Fiction’. The SEJ team says, “The second edition of our Ranking Factors e-book is here to address a simple question with many complex answers: Is it a ranking factor? To help you plan SEO campaigns and make the most of your budget, each chapter of this e-book covers: The claims about each element of SEO. The evidence about that element’s status as a ranking factor. Our final verdict and reasoning. The second edition includes 25 updated chapters to reflect the ongoing evolution... [...]

High-quality content, mobile-first indexing, and page experience are considered to be the elements that you help you the most in getting indexed in Google search results. Nathan Gotch has published a new video ‘9 Google Ranking Factors (That Actually Matter in 2022)’. He says, “What are the most important Google ranking factors when trying to drive SEO results? In this video, I’ll show you 9 of the most critical factors you need to optimize for. Like this video to show me you’re excited.”    [...]

Search Engine Journal has published a new e-book ‘Google Ranking Factors: Fact or Fiction’. This 85-chapter e-book explains Google ranking factors in detail. The SEJ team says, “The Search Engine Journal team has spent more than 200 hours researching and compiling our findings on 88 signals that have been declared, at one point or another in time, to definitively be Google ranking factors. And now you can read our results in Google Ranking Factors: Fact or Fiction. With this investigation into the validity of supposed ranking signals, our team has done its best to avoid guesses... [...]