Does PageRank (PR) dictate how much your domain worth ?

[rome2ng]

Hi guys,

I am wondering if PageRank on a domain will affect how much your domain will worth ?

actually i am asking about my new domain.

inyourarms.org . it has a PR 3. how much will it worth ?

thks

*this no appraisal. this is suggestion with the above topic.

http://namepros.com/showthread.php?t=155085
this is the appraisal link

 

[smub]

yes PR can increase your domain value.

Such as if you have graphicforum.com (pr 0) and the value is 50$

same domain with a PR 6 can get 1000$

this is just an example above

i hope i help

 

[dgridley]

Well, legitimate PR can certainly affect the value of a domain, but I'd certainly never use that as the only indicator of value as PR can be manipulated so easily.

 

[IAmAllanShore]

PR is a fun game invented by Google... but as an indicator of value, it has little use.
It's great as a first check to see how many backlinks a domain has, or how many popular sites may link to it, but it is not sufficient to establish either a) traffic or b) popularity.

Not only for the reason that Dave mentioned above (Easy to fake), but also because it is possible to inflate PR without having traffic or quality backlinks.

-Allan

 

[bentong]

your pagerank will also determined your site's popularity...

 

[IAmAllanShore]

your pagerank will also determined your site's popularity...

I'm not sure if you are saying that:

PR determines popularity
- Definitely not... unless you decide what pages to visit based on their PR... And Google doesn't use PR in its search results (directly, at least... many page discussion could follow here ) so that wouldn't drive visitors either...

or

Popularity determines PR
- No, sites with type-in traffic or that are known by those in a professional community that don't promote via links from other sites will lack PR but still be "popular".

While PR can be an indicator, or a good "clue" as to either of the above, it is not sufficient to establish a reliable answer to either.

-Allan

 

[barefoottech]

A lot of Domainers are confused about PR .

PageRank (PR) is NOT a substitute for good Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Linking,it is only an indication of the success of SEO.

Way too much emphasis is placed on PR ,hence the increase in FAKE PR seen lately.

Having a higher PR does not increase value itself, it only indicates the increased links and SEO of the site which is what will increase the value.

Plus ,If Google in it's infinite wisdom has not listed the site on it's listings there will be no PR. Most people have seen high traffic sites with PR0 ,because Google "sandboxed" the Site. The PR is only the sites status as far as Google is concerned .

I have seen Idiotic statements in chat session here similiar to the following
(Translations in Italics)
"I Regged 10minutes ago so not listed by Google" <-- Of course it is not listed yet
"OK ,But what is the PR" <----I am an Idiot, I do not realise not Listed , no PageRank
"PR3" <-- Yes Fool- I redirected to my other Site which is PR3
"No, Sorry I only want a PR5" <---- I am a complete Idiot ,I am talking to someone who can't fake a PR5

 

[TUFKATH]

This topic is very informative! I think the topic itself belongs in the newbies area but I guess it's alright here.

 

[rome2ng]

ha, thks everyone for the clarification...

it's not only newbie. some imtermediate domaineers need to know too : )

 

[Ray]

yes page rank does affect the value of a domain... but not asx mucbh as you would think

 

[namethreads.com]

When I consider the bvalue of a domain, I ignore page rank

 

[VisualArtistFrankBonilla]

An example

Ok, I am not a PR expert, so here is an example people can kick around, and maybe help explain to all. I have a domain name, www.MusicSearch.tv , which I bought last year. I keep seeing that it is a Pr4. I know this domain was registered in the past, prior to me. So, what is it? Is it still a PR4 because of it's past? Is that what could be called fake Pr? Maybe you Pr4 experts can look at it, and explain to me, and the rest of us who aren't experts.

Ps- you can click above, it will take you to Sedo. Then look at Buy this domain, click on "more details", now click on "analize the domain", it will show you the page rank.

Frank

 

[FanCube]

Fake PR is when you make a 301 redirect of the domain to a domain with a high pagerank.

You can check to see if a domain has a fake PR at http://www.fakepr.info

 

[deet]

Nice read and pretty much explains it.
will add Rep!

A lot of Domainers are confused about PR .

PageRank (PR) is NOT a substitute for good Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Linking,it is only an indication of the success of SEO.

Way too much emphasis is placed on PR ,hence the increase in FAKE PR seen lately.

Having a higher PR does not increase value itself, it only indicates the increased links and SEO of the site which is what will increase the value.

Plus ,If Google in it's infinite wisdom has not listed the site on it's listings there will be no PR. Most people have seen high traffic sites with PR0 ,because Google "sandboxed" the Site. The PR is only the sites status as far as Google is concerned .

I have seen Idiotic statements in chat session here similiar to the following
(Translations in Italics)
"I Regged 10minutes ago so not listed by Google" <-- Of course it is not listed yet
"OK ,But what is the PR" <----I am an Idiot, I do not realise not Listed , no PageRank
"PR3" <-- Yes Fool- I redirected to my other Site which is PR3
"No, Sorry I only want a PR5" <---- I am a complete Idiot ,I am talking to someone who can't fake a PR5

 

[larky_starz]

IMO, the PR of a website is only of interest to me to go and have a further investigation into the site. For example, an ad that states a PR5 would have me slightly more interested than one that has a PR3. Of course I would be willing to pay more for it, however it would not be my only deciding factor.