Google Introduces New Search Algorithm, Aimed at Burying Low-Quality Results

Lately, Google's been taking a lot of heat for the suddenly nebulous quality and reliability of its search results. In response, the company reaffirmed its commitment to enhance its search mechanisms, and rolled out a handful of small and subtle changes. Yesterday, however, Google announced that it's making a "big algorithmic change" -- one that its users will actually be able to notice.

The update, which reportedly affects 11.8-percent of all queries, is designed to prioritize high-quality results, while reducing rankings for low-quality sites. In other words, your Google searches will now turn up more original, in-depth results and less content-farm runoff.

Continue reading Google Introduces New Search Algorithm, Aimed at Burying Low-Quality Results

Google Introduces New Search Algorithm, Aimed at Burying Low-Quality Results originally appeared on Switched on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

windows 7 computer speakers running shoes nikon d5000 droid x