Google's page ranking algorithms

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A recent discussion highlighted the surprising visibility of a thread on climate change within Google search results, particularly for the generic term "deadly blow," where it ranked third despite a title change by moderators. This phenomenon may be attributed to the Physics Forums (PF) high ranking on Google, which favors fresh content and reputable sources. The thread's prominence could also be linked to PF's use of Google ads, raising questions about potential biases in search rankings. The conversation touched on Google's Pigeon Ranking system, suggesting that ad rankings might influence search results, although the integrity of the ranking process was defended. Overall, the thread illustrates the interplay between forum content, search engine optimization, and advertising strategies.
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A few days ago I started a thread here on physicsforums about a new article on climate change. Yesterday I was using google to find out more about some related research. To my surprise the thread I started was on top when searching using some but rather generic keywords.

If you google using the search string "deadly blow", the thread I started is at nr. 3, even though the thread title was changed within hours by the moderator. How is this possible for such a generic search string as "deadly blow"?
 
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I may be wrong! but isn't the phrase 'deathly blow' and not 'deadly blow'? That may explain why this phrase isn't as common as you might think.
 
PF is fairly well ranked at Google i noticed, forums are good sources of information, so Google might rank forums higher.
 
-Job- said:
PF is fairly well ranked at Google i noticed.

PF runs Google ads. Coincidence, or not? :rolleyes:
 
-Job- said:
PF is fairly well ranked at Google i noticed, forums are good sources of information, so Google might rank forums higher.
PF has a high confidence rating, so threads started here show up at or near the top of searches.
 
Also, Google loves fresh content, so it's especially high as soon as the googlebot finds it.
 
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PF runs Google ads. Coincidence, or not? :rolleyes:

That's a good point. If Google can drive traffic to sites with Google ads in favor of other sites why wouldn't they? I wonder...
 
-Job- said:
That's a good point. If Google can drive traffic to sites with Google ads in favor of other sites why wouldn't they? I wonder...
No, Google's Pigeon Ranking is completely above board. (I will never get tired of reading this)

http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html
 
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I can already see the tie breaker function:
Code: 
Page A, B;
if(A.Rank == B.Rank){
    if(A.AdRank > B.AdRank) return A;
    else return B;
}

How many pigeons does it take to code that?
 

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