I'm looking to try and get to #1 for a low-ranked keyword, that has only about 476,000 results on google. The #1 site has a PR of 2, followed by a PR3, 2, then 0. Is there any way thats free and fast that I can get up to the top?
Forget about PR, you'll only get yourself dizzy. Best method for such a low amount of results is build more content. Maybe add 1 or 2 pages daily of really well written content. If you can get some really highly relevant links to your site it will help....doesn't have to be lots, just relevant will do. Nothing is fast with Google unless you want to try and spam your way to the top. Give Google time and they'll put you up there, if they think your site is worthy of it. Good luck.