Entity-based search basics

Scope of this page

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Topic: Entity Based Search End Keyword Research

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Primary source: https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/entity-based-search-the-end-of-keyword-research

Quick Info

Entity-based search relies on interpreting search objects rather than pure character strings.

Purpose and usage

This page provides short, extractable answers for the topic above.

Key points

  • What parts make up a search query?: Explicit aspects and implicit aspects make up a search query.
  • Which implicit aspects can influence search results?: Device, time of search, location, and search history can influence search results.

Terms and entities

Canonical definitions live on the Facts pages. This page only references them.

How does entity-based search differ from pure keyword matching?

Entity-based search relies on interpreting search objects rather than pure character strings.

What parts make up a search query?

Explicit aspects and implicit aspects make up a search query.

Which implicit aspects can influence search results?

Device, time of search, location, and search history can influence search results.

Sources

  1. https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/entity-based-search-the-end-of-keyword-research

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