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Does Google still use PageRank to rate your website?

Google PageRank toolbar vs internal use for ranking websites

"Ask David" short answer: yes. While you can’t see it anymore, PageRank is still a "core" part of how Google determines which websites are trustworthy and important.

Related: What Makes a Simple Website Feel Trustworthy? (From Real User Experience, Not Theory)

However, the PageRank of today is very different from the simple "0 to 10" score people obsessed over in the early 2000s.

How PageRank Works in 2026

In the early days, PageRank was the primary way Google ranked

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Google vs. AI Search: How to Get Your Business to Show Up in AI Search Results?

Google Search vs Gemini AI

Lately, you’ve probably noticed a shift in how people talk about finding answers online. It used to be, “I Googled it.” Now it’s more like, “According to AI…” Whether it’s ChatGPT, Gemini, or another AI assistant, more and more people are turning to these tools to get recommendations, do research, and even find businesses.

If you run a small or mid-sized business in a competitive field, this shift matters. And the big question is:

"How do you get your

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How well-known do you need to be to get a Wikipedia Page (and not have it removed)?

Seedling (metaphor for business, company, etc.) growing towards a distant Wikipedia symbol, representing brand notability

You’ve probably Googled yourself (or your business) and thought - wouldn’t it be nice if a Wikipedia page popped up too?

It’s tempting. A Wikipedia article adds credibility, helps with search visibility, and makes you look more “official.” But here’s the catch: not everyone qualifies. Even worse? If you try to create one too soon, there’s a high chance it’ll be flagged and deleted.

So… how well-known do you actually need to be to get a Wikipedia

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AIO vs GEO vs SEO: What’s the Difference – and How to Optimize for All Three

Relationship between SEO, AIO, and GEO, showing SEO as a foundation with AIO and GEO building upon or extending from it

If you’ve been online lately and you're a web dev like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype around AIO (AI Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). These buzzwords are being tossed around as the "new SEO" — but what do they actually mean? And how do they differ practically from traditional SEO?

If you’ve found yourself scratching your head, this post is for you. Let's break it down and get real about what AIO/GEO mean, how

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