Local Algorithm - Explained
What is a Local Algorithm?
Written by Jason Gordon
Updated at March 10th, 2022
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What is a Local Algorithm (local results)?
Local algorithm or local results are the aftermath of a user's search on search engines, it is used by search engines in ranking businesses or listing businesses. Local algorithm presents businesses according to their relevance in the user's query. Local algorithm or results also describe the specific formula (and results that are returned from the use of the formula) used by search engines in ranking businesses or websites. A local algorithm however differs from the traditional organic algorithm that search engines use or display.
