8 Big Reasons Why PageRank Matters
March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Now that I’ve taken the time to tell you about the common PageRank myths, I wanted to spin this another direction and tell you why PageRank does actually matter. I’m not trying to confuse you here if you follow my logic.
You see, there’s truth and there’s reality.
The TRUTH is that PageRank alone does not DIRECTLY influence your rankings and you shouldn’t spend all your time obsessing over it. It’s just a small part of many elements that go into the algorithms that decide who ranks for what.
The REALITY is that PageRank can indirectly influence your rankings in many ways. It can be used as a general score to be applied for the credibility of your site and–let it be said–Not everyone can get a high PageRank score overnight. This statement can’t be disputed. So, if a site does have a high PR score, it is a loose measure of it’s quality and respect on the web. Read more
