Similar web pages not related

Discussion in 'Google' started by webstop, Sep 28, 2005.

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    How does Google comes up with the related web pages? Whenever I search for related:www.mysite.com, all results are not related at all.
     
    webstop, Sep 28, 2005 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #2
    It's not really all that accurate. It's strictly based on links.
     
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  3. webstop

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    How come not all links appears in the related: query? :confused:
     
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    nevetS Evolving Dragon

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    From what I've seen, if your link appears on the same page as another link frequently you will see that link in a related: query. This is a problem with buying links - as vendors often have the same sets of customers.
     
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    Because then it would be pointless and you might as well just use the link: command. :)
     
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    It might be useful for link exchange or even when buying links. The related sites might give you an idea on how relevant a certain site is to your category.
    my 50 cents
     
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