"Massive Leak Exposes Google's Search Algorithm Secrets"

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A leak of internal Google documents detailing an old version of the Content Warehouse API has sparked interest in the SEO community. The documents, accidentally published on GitHub, reveal insights into Google's search ranking factors, contradicting some of Google's public statements. Key revelations include the importance of click metrics, Chrome views, content freshness, and site authority in search rankings. Google cautions that the leaked information may be outdated or incomplete.
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