> is that the algorithms prioritize newer pages over older pages.
They do? That would explain a lot - but ironically, I can't find a good source on this. Do you have one at hand?
They do? That would explain a lot - but ironically, I can't find a good source on this. Do you have one at hand?
I think they take different things into account based on the thing being searched.
Engagement, as measured in clicks and time spent on page, plays a big part.
But you're right, to a degree, as frequently updated pages can rank higher in many areas. A newly published page has been recently updated.
A lot depends on the (algorithmically perceived) topic too. Where news is concerned, you're completely right, algos are always going to favor newer content unless your search terms specify otherwise.
PageRank, in it's original form, is long dead. Inbound link related signals are much more complex and contextual now, and other types of signals get more weight.
The only definitive source on this would be the gatekeeper itself. But Google never says anything explicitly, because they don't want people gaming search rankings. Even though it happens anyway.