Why Does Only Google Reveal Their Search Technology?

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The discussion centers on the transparency of search engine technologies, specifically questioning why Google openly shares information about its algorithms while others do not. The user references Google's PigeonRank technology as an example of their willingness to disclose details. In contrast, competitors like Bing and Yahoo remain secretive about their search technologies, leading to a lack of accessible information for users interested in understanding how different search engines operate.

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  • Understanding of search engine algorithms
  • Familiarity with Google's PigeonRank technology
  • Knowledge of web crawling and indexing processes
  • Basic concepts of search engine optimization (SEO)
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  • Research Google's PigeonRank and its impact on search results
  • Explore the algorithms used by Bing and Yahoo for comparison
  • Learn about web crawling techniques and their importance in search engines
  • Investigate the principles of search engine optimization (SEO) to enhance visibility
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This discussion is beneficial for web developers, SEO specialists, and digital marketers who seek to understand the differences in search engine technologies and their implications for online visibility.

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Please tell me how a search engine works ? :wink:
 
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Easy. I went to ask.com (used to be askJeeves.com) and typed in:

how does a search engine work?

I got lots of hits back. Here's a good one:

http://searchenginewatch.com/webmasters/article.php/2168031
 
Google has a http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html .
 
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Thank you,
but can you tell me why only google let's people know about their technology ?
I only want to take a look at how others work but none of them say anything

Regards,
- Hamhiu Motminh
 

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