Why Google Prioritises Controllable Ranking Signals Over External Metrics

Are Social Signals a Ranking Factor on Google?

In a recent discussion, Google’s Gary Illyes clarified why the tech giant doesn’t incorporate external signals, like social media shares, into its ranking algorithms. He emphasized that Google prefers to rely on signals it can directly control to maintain the integrity and reliability of its search results. Google’s Stance on External Signals During a Q&A …

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