The Vergecast

Inside the Google algorithm

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May 31, 2024
A massive leak of Google's search algorithm documents has shaken the SEO community, revealing secrets that challenge traditional practices. The implications of AI partnerships, especially with OpenAI and media companies, raise questions about integrity in journalism. Discussions also touch on new devices like Fitbit's child-friendly smartwatch and Kagi, a paid search engine that promotes lesser-known sites. Amidst the laughter, the hosts delve into the tech landscape's evolving dynamics, emphasizing transparency and the balance between innovation and privacy.
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Radicalized by SEO

  • The Verge radicalized Mia Sato by making her cover SEO for eight months.
  • This reporting covered SEO culture, Google's fight against SEO, and why the web looks like a disaster.
INSIGHT

Google Algorithm Leak

  • Leaked Google search API documents reveal insights into Google's algorithm, comparable to the Facebook algorithm leak.
  • These documents suggest Google has not been entirely truthful about how search operates.
ANECDOTE

SEO's Existential Crisis

  • SEO professionals tested theories about Google search, like click-through rates' importance, despite Google's denial.
  • Leaked documents now suggest Google does consider these factors, causing an existential crisis in the SEO community.
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