Google’s pagerank updates are always talking points. Once upon a time, not so very long ago, everyone focussed on PR as being the “end”, but over the last couple of years that focus has definitely shifted.
The latest update, which seems to have kicked in towards the end of last month, has left a lot of people very confused about things, though everyone seems to think that selling text links maybe the cause.
Tom analysed the shift on a number of high profile sites and noted that many of them dropped significantly.
Richard has zero confidence in the latest update, as it goes against all logic.
I’m not sure where the truth lies, but I’ve seen some really odd results.
This site has dropped from a PR of 5 to a PR of 3. Donncha seems to have been hit as well – I’m pretty sure he had a PR of at least 5 or 6 previously.
On the plus side some of my other sites have gained.
Films.ie – had a PR of 0, as it was a new site, but is now showing with a PR of 5
MovieForums.eu – as above. Now has a PR of 4
Others are still at zero, such as HostingDirectory.ie
A few others shouldn’t have ANY pagerank, but for some demented reason still do!
I guess that shows how little PR should count in the grand scheme of things!
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