The phase where search engines assign a confidence score to each extracted entity or fact, determining whether it’s trusted and used in the Knowledge Graph or AI summaries.
The Confidence Scoring in Web Indexing definition
This is the phase where Google and Bing assign a confidence score to each extracted entity or fact from a chunk of content. The score determines if the information is trusted enough to be stored in the Knowledge Graph or used in AI summaries.
How Jason Barnard uses Confidence Scoring in Web Indexing definition
We build an "infinite self-confirming loop" of corroboration where the same facts appear consistently across first, second, and third-party sites. This repetition raises the algorithm's confidence score in those facts.
Why Confidence Scoring in Web Indexing matters to digital marketers
Confidence is the bridge between being seen and being believed. If the score is low, even correct facts will be ignored. High confidence leads to rich SERP features, Knowledge Panel stability, and AI inclusion.
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