Google Patents & Research Papers
Stay updated on Google’s algorithm patents and research. Explore patents that reveal the technology and processes behind Google Search.
Google Patent for Modifying Results Based on Generic Ratings
Google patent for showing content from around the world but modifying the search results based on generic ratings
Patent Reveals How Google May Interpret Queries Based On Entity Information
SEO expert Bill Slawski shares details from a new patent that sheds light on how Google may use entities to interpret queries.
How Autocomplete Works: The Patent Behind Google’s Query Completions
Learn about the query completion patent that helps Google predict the best autocomplete answers for a user’s search query.
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Google Patents & Future-Proofing Your SEO [Podcast]
While patents change, Google is doing a better job of picking up video and audio. Learn how this knowledge can keep you a step ahead.
Google Patent Aims to Solve Searchers’ Need for Related Media Content
Learn about a Google patent that enables searchers to explore connections between related entities in different types of media.
Google Patent: Rewriting Queries Based on Context to Meet Intent
A new patent from Google tells us how queries may be rewritten based on the context of those searches to better meet search intent.
Google: Patents Are Not Always Used in Search
Google’s John Mueller advises site owners to be mindful that not everything the company patents is used in search results.
Google Search Patents 2020: The Mega-Post Roundup
Look through the list of Google patents throughout the year that passed. Here’s the compilation of Search Patents of interest for 2020.
Google Search Patent Update – December 18, 2020
Google’s recently awarded patents touch on interesting topics like knowledge panels, machine learning, and more. Read about them here.
Two Latest Google Patents of Interest – November 6, 2020
Here are some interesting Google Search-related patent updates from the past few weeks that are worth checking out.
The Mechanics of E-A-T: How Google Patents Can Help Explain How E-A-T Works
While we don’t know all the ways E-A-T impacts search, looking at Google patents can help us understand what Google algorithms are capable of.
3 Latest Google Patents of Interest – October 13, 2020
This week’s list of recently granted Google search patents covers vectors, entities, and paramaterless search queries.
A Rundown of Google Patents from the First Half of 2020
Here’s a compilation of all the Google Search Patents of interest for the first six months of 2020.
Latest Google Patents of Interest – March 11, 2020
This week’s Google patent update covers entity elements, knowledge cards, and even some aspects of no-click searching.
Latest Google Patents of Interest – February 25, 2020
Here are a few interesting Google patents that have been granted this week.
Google Patent May Explain How Sites are Ranked
Bill Slawski discovers patent that reveals a new way to rank websites.
Google Search Patent Update – February 18, 2020
Check out some Google search-related patent updates including determining quality score for a content item, proactive virtual assistants, and more.
Google Search Patent Update – January 29, 2020
Here are a few interesting Google patents that recently have been granted.
Is there a Google Patent on Natural Link Profiles?
Are there any Google patents or research papers about natural links? What does it mean to have natural links?
Google Patent Update Suggests Change to Anchor Text Signal
A Google patent update suggests a way the anchor text signal may have changed.
New Google Algorithm May Update Page Ranking
Google published a new research paper on an important update to how web pages are ranked.
Google’s Site Quality Algorithm Patent
Google’s Patent on a Site Quality Algorithm. How it could affect SEO and rankings.
CTR as a Ranking Factor: 4 Research Papers You Need to Read
Read an easy to understand summary of four important research papers about CTR and rankings.
Google Publishes New Algorithm Research
Google published a research paper about a new machine learning algorithm. It proposes a new way to rank websites.
PageRank Patent Update – How it Impacts SEO
Bill Slawski noticed a change in Google’s PageRank algorithm patent. How this may affect link building and SEO.
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What is Google’s Penguin Link Algorithm, Really? [RESEARCH]
What is Google’s penguin algorithm, exactly? Roger Montti investigates.
Google Wants to Know Where You Are At All Times, According to New Patent
A patent granted to Google suggests the company has future plans to track where you are at all times of the day.
Google Patents ‘Watch Time’ as a Search Ranking Factor
A patent granted to Google may be an indication of how the search giant intends to rank video content in the future.
Google’s Patent Application Analysis
Google’s Patent Application Analysis Google’s Patent Application contains a lot to read and reading it may take some time, but if you own any type...