How retrieval and ranking systems turn a query into results
The search engine algorithm guide explains how automated systems retrieve candidates, evaluate relevance and quality, and order results. Algorithms operate on information already discovered and stored, so the web indexing guide is the right companion when you need to understand the collection being searched.
This hub separates broad search-engine ranking systems from individual search algorithms and local SEO tactics. Use it to understand the machinery behind results, then move to the practical ranking framework when your goal is improving a real page.
