The Knowledge Hub
Everything the brain knows, completely open. This is the exact science behind how websites rank in 2026 — both in Google and AI search engines. Zero gatekeeping.
These are the actual ranking factors that matter in 2026, weighted by real-world impact. Factors marked as "rising" are gaining importance with each algorithm update. Sources: Google's antitrust trial revelations, Quality Rater Guidelines (Sept 2025), March & May 2026 core update analyses.
✍️ Content Quality
Content Depth & Completeness
Information Gain Score
Search Intent Alignment
E-E-A-T: First-Hand Experience
Content Freshness
⚙️ Technical SEO
Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS)
Mobile-First Optimization
Crawlability & Indexation
HTTPS & Security
Schema Markup / Structured Data
🔗 Links & Authority
Backlink Quality & Relevance
Internal Link Structure
Brand & Entity Signals
👥 User Engagement
User Engagement (NavBoost/Click Quality)
🤖 AI Engine Optimization
AEO: Answer-First Content Structure
AEO: Entity & Topic Clarity
AEO: Citation-Worthy Content
AEO: Semantic Completeness
📝 On-Page SEO
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
Heading Hierarchy (H1-H6)
URL Structure
Image Optimization
📍 Local SEO
Google Business Profile Completeness
How Scoring Works
Updated weekly from official sources
Methodology
The scoring engine checks 200+ ranking factors, each weighted by measured impact. Weights update weekly based on Google's official announcements and algorithm changes.
When you scan a site, it applies current factor weights, validated against the latest core updates, to produce your score and fix list.
The scoring is fully transparent. You can see what's measured, how it's weighted, and why each recommendation matters.