In late February, 2011, Google announced it was adjusting search algorithms significantly to "provide better rankings for high-quality sites-sites with original content and information such as research, in-depth reports, thoughtful analysis and so on."

Finals were held to determine the placing of each boat; these finals were given letters with those nearer to the beginning of the alphabet meaning a better ranking.

Search engine optimization professionals research keywords in order to achieve better rankings in their desired keywords.

Federal prosecutors last month accused four of the organization's top officials, including its founder, of accepting bribes from boxers and promoters to obtain better rankings for title fights.

Thus, there is an incentive for universities to drop their standards in order to get a better ranking.

And team members co-operate, but they are also in competition for a better ranking in the review as only 3% can become that 'excellent performer'.

A higher meter corresponds to a better ranking and higher score during the post-concert evaluation.

Correctly guessing the nature of the crime earns the player a better ranking, which can lead to upgrades such as brass knuckles or body armor.

Free from the shackles of the story, players can repeatedly play through the game to best their play times, earn better rankings, rack up more more Drebin points, and unlock new and secret gear.

Soon after the Panda rollout, many websites, including Google's webmaster forum, became filled with complaints of scrapers/copyright infringers getting better rankings than sites with original content.