SEO insight: collective user behavior reshapes Google rankings, EMD sites gain again
gefei55 · x · 2026-11-06
Blogger gefei55 argues Google's ranking algorithm shifts with collective real-user behavior, not just manual manipulation. Example: exact-match domains (EMDs) long considered ineffective are ranking again — 2026 expert survey respondents report EMDs winning keyword rankings with far less effort than main sites, likely because focused sites match user intent and earn engagement signals Google rewards.
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