Authoritative document identification
Topics: Backlinks, E-E-A-T, Local Search, Probably in use, Ranking
This Google patent outlines a method and system for identifying authoritative documents tied to specific locations by utilizing various signals. It describes how authoritative documents are determined based on their links, anchor texts, titles, geographic mentions, and domain names. The approach involves analyzing candidate documents associated with a business or address, thereby scoring and selecting the most authoritative ones using these signals.