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The Google Patents Behind Sharkly (And Why They Matter)
Most SEO tools are built on assumptions and best guesses. Sharkly is built on something different — nine verified Google patents that describe, in technical detail, exactly how Google's ranking algorithm works. Here's what that means for your business.
The Science of Google Search: What Actually Decides Where You Rank
Google's ranking algorithm is not a mystery — it's an engineering system documented in patents, confirmed in court, and reverse-engineered through years of primary source research. Here's what's actually happening when Google decides who shows up first.
What Is Information Gain Score (IGS)? The Google Patent That Changes SEO
Most SEO tools tell you to write longer, better content. IGS (Information Gain Score) is the Google patent that explains why that advice is wrong — and what actually earns rankings in 2026.
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How to Prioritize Which Products to Rank First: A Framework for Ecommerce SEO
A catalog with 500 SKUs doesn't need 500 pieces of content behind it. Here's how to decide which products actually earn dedicated SEO investment — and why most of your catalog shouldn't get any.
How to Prioritize Which Services to Rank First: A Framework for Multi-Service Businesses
If your business has more than a handful of services — or you're running SEO for a client that does — you will eventually hit the same wall: too many services, too many subservices, and not enough realistic capacity to build content for all of them at once.
How to Rank a Brand New Website: The Trust Timeline Google Actually Uses
Your new site is not being penalized. It has no history yet — and Google will not hand out competitive rankings to a domain it cannot vouch for. Here is exactly what to build, in what order, and what to realistically expect month by month.
Reverse Silo Internal Linking Strategy: The Complete Guide
Most people misunderstand what actually happens when a reverse silo's money page links out to other pages — this guide breaks down the real mechanics of link equity and shows how to structure the funnel correctly.
Why You Must Complete One Cluster Before Starting the Next
Most people think SEO is about making individual pages rank. It isn't — not primarily. Before Google ever evaluates a single page on your site, it makes a domain-level judgment: is this site a genuine authority on a topic, or a thin site chasing keywords?
How to Migrate XML Sitemaps Without Losing Rankings: Sitemap Transfer Guide
Moving a website without losing search visibility requires careful coordination of multiple technical elements.
How to Update Google Search Console for Site Migration: GSC Transfer Process
Without properly notifying Google through Search Console, you risk losing months of ranking progress while the search engine slowly figures out your site has moved.
How to Test DNS Changes During Site Migration: DNS Verification Process
DNS reliability matters for search engine optimization because unavailable sites can't rank. If Google can't resolve your domain, they can't crawl your content.
How to Preserve Internal Link Equity During Site Migration: Link Mapping Process
Internal link preservation during site migration is the difference between a smooth transition and a search visibility disaster.