Establish a difference between PR & SERP.

Started by Plcchennai, 09-30-2013, 03:05:45

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Hi......!

Establish a difference between PR & SERP.
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vibhav123

PR is a page rank of any website and this is a particular page rank on Google search while SERP is a search engine page rank and this is change always on Google search results.
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CMRaper

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PageRank and SERP (Search Engine Result Page) are related concepts but have distinct meanings and functions.

PageRank is an algorithm developed by Google's co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It was one of the first and most important ranking factors used by Google to determine the importance and relevance of web pages. PageRank assigns a numerical value (from 0 to 10) to web pages based on the quantity and quality of incoming links from other websites. The higher the PageRank of a page, the more authoritative and trustworthy it is considered to be. However, it's important to note that PageRank is no longer publicly visible and is just one of many factors used in Google's modern ranking algorithms.

SERP, on the other hand, stands for Search Engine Result Page, which refers to the page displayed by a search engine when a user enters a query. The SERP displays a list of web pages that the search engine deems relevant to the query, ranked based on various factors including relevance, authority, and user experience. These factors are determined by complex algorithms that consider factors beyond just PageRank, such as content quality, keywords, user behavior signals, and website performance.

points of distinction between PageRank and SERP:

1. Calculation: PageRank is calculated based on the quality and quantity of incoming links to a webpage. It assigns a numerical value to each page, indicating its authority. On the other hand, SERP ranking takes into account numerous factors like relevance, user signals, on-page optimization, and more, in addition to PageRank.

2. Visibility: PageRank is an internal metric used by search engines to assess the importance of web pages. However, it is not publicly visible to users. SERP, on the other hand, is the actual presentation of search results to users when they perform a search query.

3. Focus: PageRank primarily focuses on the authority and importance of individual web pages within the web graph structure. It helps search engines evaluate the overall significance of a webpage. SERP, on the contrary, focuses on presenting users with the most relevant and helpful results for their search queries.

4. Influence: PageRank influences the ranking of individual web pages, which can, in turn, impact their placement within SERPs. However, other factors, such as content quality, website performance, and user experience, also influence SERP rankings.

5. Evolution: PageRank, as a specific metric, has evolved over time and is no longer the sole or primary ranking factor used by search engines. Modern search engine algorithms utilize a wide range of factors to determine SERP rankings, considering factors beyond just PageRank.

some additional differences between PageRank and SERP:

1. Purpose: PageRank is primarily focused on measuring the importance and authority of web pages within the link structure of the internet. It helps search engines determine the value and credibility of a page based on the number and quality of incoming links. On the other hand, SERP is the presentation of search results to users, aiming to provide the most relevant and useful information based on their queries.

2. Algorithm Usage: PageRank is an algorithm used by search engines behind the scenes to assess the authority of web pages. It is not directly visible to users. On the other hand, SERP is the result page that users see when they perform a search query. It displays a list of web pages ranked according to various factors, including PageRank, but also takes into account other relevance factors.

3. Displayed Information: PageRank is a numeric value assigned to individual web pages, ranging from 0 to 10 (although it is no longer publicly displayed). SERP, in contrast, shows a list of search results with titles, descriptions, and URLs of web pages that the search engine deems as relevant to the user's query.

4. Focus on User Intent: While PageRank focuses on the credibility and authority of web pages, SERP is more concerned with providing users with the most relevant and helpful results based on their search queries. SERP algorithms strive to understand the intent behind a user's query and deliver results that fulfill their needs.

5. Impact on Visibility: PageRank can indirectly impact a webpage's visibility in SERPs. Higher PageRank indicates greater authority, which can lead to better chances of being ranked higher in the SERPs. However, other factors like on-page optimization, content quality, and user experience also play significant roles in determining SERP rankings.

In summary, PageRank is an algorithm used to measure the importance of web pages based on incoming links, while SERP refers to the actual result page displayed to users, aiming to provide relevant and useful information based on their queries.


samfrank

PR is Page Rank which is defined by quality inbound links from other website or web-pages to a web page or website as well as say the importance of that site.

SERP stands for Search Engine Result Page is the placement of the website or web-page which is returned by search engine after a search query or attribute.

davidfleming

Page Rank is the Google denomination to judge your website popularity, whereas SERP is the online search engine ranking position of your own website. SERP is more essential for your website when compared with Page Rank.
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Hemanth malli

Quote from: Plcchennai on 09-30-2013, 03:05:45
Hi......!

Establish a difference between PR & SERP.

Hi Plcchennai,

PageRank is a numeric value that represents how important a page is on the web. Let's call it Google's rating or grade for your webpage. And Coming to SERP means Search Engine Ranking Page. This is what you look at multiple times a day. It's the (first) page of results Google gives you when you are searching for a keyword or a keyword combination. :) :) :)
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orlandouriel

SERP is a page of results generated by search engines based on weighted elements in each engine's algorithm.

PR is the value of page that determines its importance on the web. To promote our website or to get higher page rank we do link building for our website.
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suchiroy

PR is Page Rating it is like marks that is given out of 10, which is again based on the importance of your page over the web.
SERP means Search Engine Ranking Page which is actually the ranking Google gives you according to keyword searched .It keeps on changing every time.


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Google Pagerank is based on backlinks. The more quality backlinks the higher Google Pagerank. SERP are the search engine resulting pages where we can see our site's ranking.
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Michal Brns

PR or PageRank is a numeric value that represents how popular a page is on the web. PageRank is the grade (1 to 10) your web page gets from  Google.

SERP  means Search Engine Ranking Page. SERP is the position of your website in Google's search engine results based on a certain keyword combination.