Does PR update affect traffic?

Discussion in 'Google' started by Ottomund, Oct 6, 2006.

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    If a site's PR does not change during an update is it normal for traffic to decline during the update? (All of the DCs still reporting same PR) Does all the havoc caused by the update sometimes cause a temporary decrease in traffic?
     
    Ottomund, Oct 6, 2006 IP
  2. cldnails

    cldnails Well-Known Member

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    Because PR is updated every moment of every day...a toolbar rollout means nothing to your SERPs. However, the google SERPs have been fluctuating, but I wouldn't have anything to do with your PR. ;)
     
    cldnails, Oct 6, 2006 IP
  3. HeavyWave

    HeavyWave Peon

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    PR actually means practically nothing to traffic. So just forget about it :)
     
    HeavyWave, Oct 9, 2006 IP
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    visio Well-Known Member

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    PR has nothing to do with rankings or traffic. PR only reflects the NUMBER of backlinks. But you might lose traffic because of an update which discredited some of your backlinks.
     
    visio, Oct 9, 2006 IP
  5. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    As well as the quality, in terms of what PR page the links are on.
     
    T0PS3O, Oct 9, 2006 IP