PR drops for all big directories?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by chinadirectory, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. #1
    Bigweblinks pr drop to 4

    Aviva Directory pr drop to 4

    Arise Web Directory pr drop to 4

    DirectoryDump Web Directory pr drop to 4

    Alive directory pr drop to 4

    Sorry if I keep asking some repeated questions, but I got to say that I was too busy to care about directories business recently because I spent lots of time in struggling to secure a good job in Beijing.

    My question is that I remembered before, the above directories are the most popular directories and gained highest pr rank , mostly are 6-7 , however, now, they all went down to 4, sub pages even don't have any PR attached. Does this mean that google say no to directory business or just those big directories listed above?

    If the answer is yes, why my china directory still have PR improved ?
     
    chinadirectory, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  2. toby

    toby Notable Member

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    sigh.. probably the reason is that they are going to fast with link buying. Most likely your guide has potential if you go slow and build a good review of your local site.

    good luck
     
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  3. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    because nobody reported you to google. Old news. Please dont start threads about PR, they just turn into arguments.
     
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  4. chinadirectory

    chinadirectory Peon

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    thanks a lot for the most honest answer.
     
    chinadirectory, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  5. adfunk

    adfunk Peon

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    if aviva directory PR is turn PR4 why they still maintain their old pricey price shouldnt they must decrease the price tag along with the decrease of their PR, AVIVA? can u stop being greddy?
     
    adfunk, Nov 12, 2007 IP
  6. wvabra

    wvabra Well-Known Member

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    Falling PR in directories it is bad, but also if it has occured it is necessary to do discounts and offers who as considers?
     
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  7. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Why should they? I dont think aviva sets their prices on PR. I think Jeff has more sense than that.
     
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  8. chinadirectory

    chinadirectory Peon

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    again , confusing quesetion !

    fast buying links is good or not?

    if buying links can't be accepted by google, why we still do directory business?
     
    chinadirectory, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  9. SunDevil

    SunDevil Peon

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    Hey...A PR 4 is still good. I have a PR 3 site ranking in very aggressive markets.

    Quality....Quality....Quality.... If you have Quality links you will be fine.

    www.business.com _____ PR 7_____ $170 per year
    dir.yahoo.com___________PR 7______$299 per year


    My opinion

    Some of the big name directorys have a price tag....But it's better the T.V advertising.

    Once one thought he could buy his way to the top of Google.......No he needs to think again.
     
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  10. chinadirectory

    chinadirectory Peon

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    Hello, sundevil,

    This thread is mainly about why google lower PR on these big directories, not the question about how to improve search position in google.

    I really want to know the genuine answer to my question.

    btw, I got PR4 and PR3 site ranking too. However, PR 4 is too ordinary. From this PR drop, I assume that google will keep punish anyone who follow those big directories steps...

    how we going to do ?

     
    chinadirectory, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  11. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Easy to explain...

    Too many pissed all over their "algo" :p
    They returned the favor by striping PR
    and also making the main term on page 6 :(

    Doesn't matter though...
    Lose 1 or 2 and compensate by building 100 more :p

    Nothing more nothing less.. :)

    laterz
    malcolm
     
    malcolm1, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  12. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Because directories are not link sellers. They should be charging for review/advertisement, not selling PR.
     
    mikey1090, Nov 13, 2007 IP