Understanding Link Authority and PageRank

Advanced Search Engine Optimization SEO Certification Program 6 min min read Updated: Mar 08, 2026 Intermediate
Understanding Link Authority and PageRank
Intermediate Topic 2 of 10

Link Authority and PageRank

Google originally introduced PageRank to measure the importance of web pages based on links pointing to them.

Factors Affecting Link Value

  • Authority of linking website
  • Relevance of linking content
  • Anchor text used
  • Link placement

Links from authoritative websites carry significantly more ranking power.

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