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**mgravlee** · 05-24-2010, 08:57 AM

I have a link directory, DirectoryWind.com, that I bought three years ago that had a PR5. Next update after I bought it the PR dropped to 4. Next it went to a 2 and then 0 where it's been for a couple of years.

I've worked hard on this directory and google has over 15,000 inbound links and 216 pages indexed. Only high quality links are approved and I have written a bunch of original articles for it.

I have 6 other link directories with PR2 to PR4.

What can I do to get the PR up on http://DirectoryWind.com

**chrishirst** · 05-24-2010, 05:16 PM

And did you buy it based on the SGB number?

**ThailandForum** · 05-24-2010, 05:19 PM

^Of course, that's why it was worth so much

**francis84** · 05-25-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgravlee

I have a link directory, DirectoryWind.com, that I bought three years ago that had a PR5. Next update after I bought it the PR dropped to 4. Next it went to a 2 and then 0 where it's been for a couple of years.

I've worked hard on this directory and google has over 15,000 inbound links and 216 pages indexed. Only high quality links are approved and I have written a bunch of original articles for it.

I have 6 other link directories with PR2 to PR4.

What can I do to get the PR up on http://DirectoryWind.com

You might find some answer here:
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6...ease-FAQs.aspx

**Johnkitty** · 05-25-2010, 10:14 PM

You'd better check your backlinks to see whether they are dead or not. Most of the time, backlinks we gain will be reduced due to the expiration of domain. I think your PR of your site dropped down due to this reason. Some other links exchange, they may not link to your site any more.

**elmerkit** · 05-26-2010, 04:26 AM

True checking your back links will give you some ideas what is happening with your site.

**chrishirst** · 05-26-2010, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmerkit

True checking your back links will give you some ideas what is happening with your site.

No it won't

It's very simple:

Your pages lost a bunch of links.

scenario:

sign on "Used directory lot"

"PR5 Directory for sale, one careful owner with full service history"

Along comes punter (aka mug) thinks "That's a nice shiny shade of green. Think I'll have that 'cos it'll be a real ~~chick~~ "premium listing" magnet"

NOW! what the punter doesn't realise, is the paint is a "special" type of material and UNLESS you pay a monthly fee it changes back to white over a few months.

footnote:
Apologies to all the birds for using the word "chick" as a reference to the fairer sex