Google Search leak reveals insights into ranking algorithm
The Verge — May 31, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC
Summary: A leak of 2,500 internal Google documents reveals insights into the search engine's ranking algorithm. The documents suggest Google may have misled the public about how it assesses and ranks content. Notable revelations include the use of user clicks in ranking pages. The leak also hints at the use of Chrome data in search rankings. With over 14,000 attributes mentioned, researchers are analyzing the documents for further insights.
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