When I search for homework help on google from my computer, jiskha is ranked at #14.

Question

What is jiskha ranked on your computer?

Thanks.

Jiskha came in 12th on my computer.

About 14 with or without " "
Probably because of lower use during summer?

14th here -- and I think Lance is right about the lower use during summer.

=)

14th here

How does Google determine the place of a Web site on its listing? Is it by the number of times the site is accessed? Does this mean that every time anyone opens the Jiskha site, it's registered as a "hit" and registered as usage?

Thanks.

No one knows for sure how ranking is calculated on Google. It's like calculating your credit score.

In my opinion by far the biggest factor in ranking is the number of other websites that point to your website.