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Google PageRank Explained for SEO Beginners via @sejournal, @Dixon_Jones

Search Engine Journal

All SEOs should have a good grasp of what PageRank was, and what it still is. The post Google PageRank Explained for SEO Beginners appeared first on Search Engine Journal. Read on to level up your understanding.

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The Current State of Google PageRank & How It Evolved

Ahrefs

PageRank was created by Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1997 when they were at Stanford University, and the name is a reference to both Larry Page and the term “webpage.” In many ways, it’s similar to a … Read more ›

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Everything You Need to Know about Google PageRank (& Why it Still Matters in 2021)

SEMrush

Did you think PageRank was dead? PageRank is very much still alive, yet not discussed in the SEO community as much as it once was when we had the toolbar. In this guide, we explore what PageRank is, how it works and take a look at the factors which influence it, as well as why it still matters in 2021. If so, you were wrong.

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Are Nofollow Links A Google Ranking Factor? via @sejournal, @annaleacrowe

Search Engine Journal

Nofollow is a hyperlink attribute that tells Google to not pass PageRank so Google doesn’t crawl the link. The post Are Nofollow Links A Google Ranking Factor? But is it a ranking factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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7 SEO Processes That Get Easier with Increased PageRank/Domain Authority - Whiteboard Friday

Moz

What factors are affected as you improve PageRank or Domain Authority, and how? So the title of today's Whiteboard, "7 SEO Processes That Get Easier with Increased PageRank and Domain Authority." So why did we choose PageRank and Domain Authority? When you have more link equity, Google will crawl more of your pages.

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8 Tips to Increase Your Organic Page Ranking in 2018

Webbiquity

Google has released a flurry of algorithm updates in the first half of 2018, which has made it difficult for SEO professionals to work out exactly which tactics are working to help sites rank at the top of organic search results. Your URLs have a certain amount of PageRank associated with them. Guest post by Nathan Elly.

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Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of Google News

RebelMouse

It’s always nice when you get a hit on Google News. But there are some things you can try to overcome that and see a surge in Google News traffic. Second, submit to Google Search Console. Use the SEO tab of Entry Editor to pick a new, more optimized URL going for the exact search phrase you want to win in Google News.

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