SEO articles often list “200 ranking factors”. Google uses many signals, but for a typical business website a handful of areas account for most of the difference.
1. Relevance
- Content that matches what the searcher wants.
- Clear titles, headings and descriptive text.
- Topics covered thoroughly.
2. Quality and helpfulness
- Original, accurate, people-first content.
- Demonstrated experience and expertise.
- Trustworthy business information.
3. Authority
- Genuine links from reputable, relevant websites.
- Brand mentions and searches for your business name.
4. Page experience
- Mobile-friendly pages.
- Fast loading and stable layouts (Core Web Vitals).
- HTTPS and no intrusive pop-ups.
5. Technical accessibility
- Pages Google can crawl and index.
- Clean site structure and internal links.
- No spam or malware.
6. Local signals
- A complete, accurate Google Business Profile.
- Proximity to the searcher.
- Reviews and consistent business details.
Focus where it counts
Instead of chasing individual factors, build a fast, secure site with genuinely helpful pages and a strong local presence.
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