A search algorithm is a massive collection of other algorithms, each with its own purpose and task. Here's how it all works.

Google's legendary search algorithm is carefully examined by Wired writer Steven Levy, who reveals that it will be updated about 550 times this year -- or once every 16 hours all year round.

How Google's algorithms work together now, how they will work together in the future, and how this understanding can help you optimize your websites.

Microsoft has open-sourced the powerful vector search algorithm that underpins a number of Bing Search services.