Alexa updates to the algorithm

If you're a fan of Alexa rankings, you might observe significant changes in recent weeks. In fact, every site Alexa ranking has changed under the new classification and improvement of methodology.

Alexa began when the scores are around ten years ago, aiming to show the Alexa toolbar users how popular site Alexa within the community. These positions have been created through the analysis of Internet use by people using the Alexa toolbar. Since then have seen that the Alexa ratings have become a popular test site, which is measurable. Over the past few months Alexa users thirst for knowledge beyond the use of the Internet outside the Alexa toolbar is increasingly important. This is the main reason for revision Alexa methodology.

Alexa the new ranking system is much closer to what users want. Now is aggregated data from various sources to get everybody a better indication of the website popularity within the entire population of users of the Internet.

Here are some frequently asked questions Alexa Alexa community, and their answers.

The position of my site has changed. It is bad?

The score was not bad, but it was different. Alexa Toolbar users' interests and browsing habits may differ from those of the entire population on a variety of ways, and will describe some of these differences, if any, on our website. While the overwhelming majority of sites scores were affected by these disputes have worked hard for our new classification system to take account of situations where they can demand.

The new format should better reflect the interests and browsing habits of the entire population of users on the Web.

Alexa changing the classification?

Alexa is constantly trying to ensure that the most useful if it can. We will continue to refine their algorithms, but no plans for other major changes.

I found the old format better. Are they still available somewhere?

Many people feel the previous form. However, Alexa, the new system in response to numerous requests received from users. After more than one classification at a time will be a source of confusion, so Alexa has been removed from the old form.

Changing Alexa algorithm is good. It is much more complete and accurate, be extended beyond the traditional panel Alexa. If you check your Alexa ranking after the change, you will see a change in form - we hope you enjoyed!