This document outlines a 6-step process for reverse engineering Google's algorithm to build a ranking model: 1) Assemble algorithm components, 2) Apply to a single query, 3) Repeat for relevant queries, 4) Build ranking model, 5) Create scoring system, 6) Build acquisition plan. It also discusses moving beyond competition by creating demand rather than just catering to existing demand, and provides a case study of a company that "made the market" for a new keyword to outrank Wikipedia and Amazon for that keyword.
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