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    What is RankBrain?
    SEO Definition and Examples

    RankBrain is a Google AI algorithm that understands the meaning of search queries and pages, even with new words. It is the 3rd ranking factor after links and content.

    Author:Iordache Alexandru·

    Full Definition: What is RankBrain

    RankBrain is a machine-learning algorithm Google uses to understand the search intent of a query and match it to relevant pages. Before RankBrain: "SEO" ≠ "search engine optimization"; Google had to see the exact words. RankBrain: Google understands that both have a similar meaning. RankBrain is responsible for interpreting ~15% of new queries (that have never been searched before).

    Why Does RankBrain Matter for SEO?

    RankBrain is Google's 3rd ranking factor (after links and content). Impact: good content + natural keywords (no keyword stuffing) ranks better. Pages with high engagement (long dwell time) rank better — RankBrain sees that users are satisfied.

    Source: Google — RankBrain

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