Quality scoreA metric used by Google Ads to evaluate the quality and relevance of an ad and its landing page, often used to determine ad placement and cost.
QueryThe word or phrase used by a user to search for information online, often used to inform search engine optimization and advertising strategies.
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RankA website's position in search engine results for a specific keyword or query.
RankBrainA machine learning algorithm developed by Google to help interpret user queries and provide more relevant search results.
RankingThe position of a web page or website in search engine results, often used as a metric for search engine optimization success.
Reciprocal linkA mutual exchange of links between two websites, often used as a link building strategy.
RedirectA technique used to forward users from one URL to another. Redirects are used to consolidate content, update URLs, and improve user experience.
Responsive designA website design that adjusts to fit the screen size of the device being used to access it, providing optimal user experience on any device.
Rich mediaMultimedia elements, such as images and videos, used to enhance and engage users on a website.
Rich snippetsAdditional information displayed in search engine results, such as star ratings, images, and product pricing. Rich snippets can help to increase click-through rates and provide more information to users.
Robots.txtA text file used to provide instructions to search engine bots about which pages or sections of a website should not be crawled or indexed.
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Schema markupA type of structured data to a web page's HTML code and used to provide more information about a web page to search engines, including details about products, recipes, and events.
Search engineA program used to search for information on the internet, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Search engine marketing (SEM)The practice of using paid advertising to appear in search engine results, including pay-per-click (PPC) and display advertising.
Search engine optimization (SEO)The practice of improving the visibility and ranking of a website or web page in search engine results.
Search engine results page (SERP)The page displayed by a search engine in response to a user's query, often including organic and paid listings.
Search intentThe underlying motivation behind a user's search query. Understanding search intent is important for creating content that meets users' needs and interests.
Search queryThe words or phrases that a user enters into a search engine in order to find information.
Search volumeThe number of times a particular keyword or phrase is searched for in a search engine over a given period of time.
SEM (Search engine marketing)The practice of using paid advertising to increase visibility and traffic to a website through search engine results.