how search engines work
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A simple, straightforward explanation of how search engines work.TRANSCRIPT
How Search Engines Work
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Search Engines use software called Bots or Spiders to scour
the web.
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These Bots and Spiders find new websites and web pages by following links on a web
page.
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Once they find a web page, they “read” the text-based
content…
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…and the Search Engine stores this data into a huge library
called an Index.
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When you search for something on Google…
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…the Search Engine reaches into its gigantic Index…
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…and before displaying a list of web
pages it uses its Algorithm to calculate
which ones best match your search
query…
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…then it eventually presents you with search results that are related to your query…
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…which leads you to the website you were looking for!
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Now You Know How Search Engines Work!
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