How to Calculate Page Rank

A website with a high PageRank

In the business of web development, PageRank is an important number to know. PageRank is a single-digit distillation of the millions of elements that Google considers when deciding how reputable a website is. The higher a website's PageRank, the more likely that website is to be placed prominently in search results on Google, leading to more traffic. Use the Google Toolbar to calculate the PageRank of any website.

Instructions

1. Browse to the Google Toolbar website using Internet Explorer or Firefox. Follow the instructions displayed to install the Google Toolbar. Restart the web browser if prompted.

2. Click the wrench-shaped icon on the right side of the Google Toolbar, then click "Options."

3. Click the "Tools" tab on the left side of the window. Place a check in the box labeled "PageRank."

4. Click "OK," then click the "Save" button at the bottom of the window. A PageRank icon is created on the Google Toolbar.

5. Browse to the website that you want to determine the PageRank for. Notice that the PageRank icon shows a green bar depending on the PageRank of the website you are viewing.

6. Hover the mouse pointer over the PageRank icon to see the exact PageRank of the website, for example, "4/10."

References

• Google Toolbar Support: Master Advanced Features: PageRank
• Google Corporate Information: Technology Overview

Resources

• Google: Toolbar