Google Website Categorization

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Definition

What is it: Google Website Categorization refers to a methodology described in Google patents where web documents are assigned to specific categories. Each category is associated with a predetermined set of keywords, allowing the search engine to evaluate and rank pages based on their relevance to a particular topic.

What is it used for: It is used to improve search ranking precision, particularly in local search. By assigning a page to a category, Google can provide higher visibility for relevant keywords compared to domains in unrelated categories.

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Google Website Categorization
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Google Website Categorization

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Key Facts
Google filed a patent in 2007 titled Keywords associated with document categories which describes how websites are divided into keyword-associated categories. [1]
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Google assigns websites to specific categories to evaluate them and adjust the search algorithm separately for individual categories. [1]
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A website assigned to a specific category by Google has a higher chance of ranking well for keywords associated with that category. [1]
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The Google AdWords Keyword Tool provides insights into which keywords Google suggests for a specific URL. [1]
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Google Webmaster Tools lists the most important keywords found during the crawling of a domain. [1]
Requirement
The keywords found by Google during crawling should reflect the actual subject matter of the website. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • Webseiten-Kategorisierung

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Sources

  1. https://internetwarriors.de/blog/webseiten-kategeorisierung-bei-google-aufgedeckt (Google Website Categorization)

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