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Hi,
Can anybody tell me that is there a relation between web traffic and page rank?
Thanks.

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Short answer: not directly. The old Google Toolbar “PageRank” was (and PageRank as a concept still is internally) a link‑authority signal — it estimates how the web’s link graph votes for pages — but it is not a measure of visitor numbers. Organic traffic depends on whether a page ranks for queries people actually search for, the search volume for those queries, SERP position and click‑through rate, referral sources, and other user/technical factors. (en.wikipedia.org)

Important context for anyone still chasing the green bar: the public/toolbar PageRank stopped being useful years ago and Google removed the public feed in 2016 (the last visible update was around 2013). Google staff have repeatedly warned webmasters not to chase the Toolbar PR value. Treat visible PR as historical trivia, not a traffic forecast. (searchengineland.com)

What to do instead (practical): measure real outcomes with Google Search Console and analytics, and work the ranking stack — target queries with real search demand, produce useful content that satisfies intent, fix technical issues (crawl/indexing, mobile, speed), and earn relevant, high‑quality backlinks that help your pages rank and send referral visitors. Use third‑party metrics (DA/DR/Authority scores) as rough proxies for link strength, not as equivalents of Google’s internal signals. (ahrefs.com)

On the thread: is correct that toolbar PR ≠ traffic; is right that link authority can help visibility for competitive queries (but relevance and many other signals decide final rank); and ’s advice to focus on on‑site quality is the best long‑term play. For quick reading: stop checking the green bar, start checking Search Console and your analytics, and prioritize pages that can realistically rank for queries people actually search for.

Sources: Search Engine Land article on Toolbar PR retirement (see also Google Search Central guidance and Ahrefs analysis). (searchengineland.com)

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Member Avatar for jay 11

Hi Karen, Thank you for this question. There is actually NO correlation between Google PageRank and web traffic. In other words, a site with high pagerank does not mean that it will get more traffic than a site with low pagerank.

Ultimately, you really don't need to worry much about Google Toolbar PageRank. Instead, focus on providing quality and unique content. Make sure to optimize your website's code so that search engines can easily crawl and index the site. Advertise on other relevant websites to get in front of your target audience. Look into setting up PPC campaigns with Google AdSense, YSM, and Microsoft adCenter.

What do you think?

commented: I really enjoy reading all Jay's comments. They are very insightful. +1
Member Avatar for xponse

hello

it is very controversial Topic... Unless you have good page rank your website would not be available on SERP [Search engine Result Page] on competitive key Phrase, which direct effect your website Traffic... YES Also Proper Anchor Text also help to get good SERP.

As we know Only Google give PR facility.. but we need to go for SEO optimize for all SE including google.

Conclusion is Proper Anchor Text with Good PR help to increase website visitor.

Thanks
Arun

Member Avatar for Ashlynmilford

of course not, these two are totally different things, u can compare website traffic with page rank

Member Avatar for canadafred

PageRank (Google PR) and ranking in the SERPs (search engine positioning results) have no real corelation. Study and apply the search engine's own requirements for successful intergration into their SERPs. Forget about ranking short-cuts and pay attention to optimizing your on-site web page components. Develop to greatness, don't manipulate towrds it.

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