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    Unraveling the PageRank

    Algorithm
    PageRank is a groundbreaking algorithm developed by Google that
    revolutionized the way we search and find information online. Join
    us on a journey to understand the inner workings of this influential
    algorithm.

    By :
    ABHINAV PRASAD 22BCE105
    MOHIT SHUKLA 22BCE10851
    The Importance of Web Page Ranking
    Information Overload Relevance and Authority

    The internet contains billions of web pages, making it PageRank helps search engines determine the
    challenging to find relevant and authoritative importance of a website based on its link structure,
    information. providing users with the most relevant results.
    Understanding the
    Problem: Ranking Web
    Pages
    1 1. Importance 2 2. Trustworthiness
    How can we quantify the How do we determine if a
    importance of a webpage website is trustworthy
    among millions of others? and provides reliable
    information?

    3 3. User Experience
    How can we ensure users find the information they need
    quickly and efficiently?
    The Intuition Behind PageRank

    Votes as Links
    1 Think of links as "votes" from one website to another.

    Popularity
    2
    Websites with more "votes" (inbound links) are considered more popular.

    Authority
    3 Websites with votes from authoritative sources gain
    more weight.
    How PageRank Works: Iterative
    Calculations
    1 Initial Score
    Each page begins with an equal initial PageRank score.

    2 Distribution
    Scores are distributed proportionally to the number of outbound links
    on each page.

    3 Iteration
    The process repeats, with each iteration refining the scores based on
    the link structure.

    4 Convergence
    The algorithm converges to a stable PageRank score for each page,
    representing its importance.
    The Role of Inbound and Outbound Links
    Inbound Links Outbound Links

    Links pointing to a page indicate its importance and relevance.


    Links pointing away from a page distribute its
    PageRank score to the linked pages.
    Considering Link Quality and
    Authority

    Authority
    Links from reputable websites carry more weight than those from unknown sources.

    Relevance
    Links from websites with related content contribute more to a page's score.

    Context
    The placement and context of a link can influence its impact on PageRank.
    PageRank's Impact on Search Engine Results
    Top Rankings
    1
    Websites with higher PageRank scores tend to rank higher in search results.

    Relevance
    2
    PageRank ensures that users find relevant and trustworthy content.

    User Experience
    3 It improves the overall user experience by providing
    the most valuable results.
    Practical Applications of
    PageRank
    Search Engines Social Media
    PageRank is a core It can be used to measure
    algorithm used by Google the influence and popularity
    and other search engines. of users and content on
    social media platforms.

    Academic Research
    PageRank is used to analyze academic citations and identify
    influential scholars in different fields.
    Conclusion and Future
    Developments
    PageRank has revolutionized web search and continues to evolve.
    As the internet grows, the algorithm adapts to new challenges and
    opportunities, ensuring that users find the information they need in
    a constantly changing digital landscape.

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