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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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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? More people want to link to you and amplify you and work with you.

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8 Tips to Increase Your Organic Page Ranking in 2018

Webbiquity

Your URLs have a certain amount of PageRank associated with them. If you want a percentage of the PageRank from these web pages passed onto your new URLs so the authority passes throughout the website, you need to correctly implement 301 redirects. Participate in interviews to acquire natural links to your website.

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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. But is it a ranking factor? The post Are Nofollow Links A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Mastering Website Navigation: The Ultimate Guide

Ahrefs

Because good navigation will help them better understand how you’ve organized your site and ensure PageRank flows to the … Read more › First, it affects your user experience—helping users find what they want will result in more conversions. Second, it helps search engines.

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