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Google Page Rank Is Dead - Part II


  I mentioned how Google's Page Ranking System has become useless, but at the same time, many business informed entrepreneurs however give it credit and might discredit or credit your site appropriately to it's rank.  
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In part I - Google Site Rank Is Dead - Or Ist It?
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I discussed how Google's Page Ranking System has become obsolete, but in the same time, many business informed entrepreneurs however give it credit and might discredit or credit your site accordingly to it's rank.
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===A meeting place: The [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum|Mended Drum]]===
To discuss non-content matters (what do we do with content disputes, vandalism,
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"Let us really go thorough to just take our 1st steps towards leaving Google's page ranking behind!"
See [[Talk:Main Page|the talk page]] for more ideas on what should be in this wiki,
as well as discussions on languages etc.


If you are like 1000's of individuals on line, you have been following page position so close for so long, it may be actually though for you to break the pattern. "No practice can be entirely broken, it must be replaced with another."
Are you new to wikis and want to try out how it works? On the [[Discworld &amp; Pratchett Wiki:Sandbox|Sandbox]] you can edit as much as you like and get used to working with a wiki.
[http://www.linkemperor.com/seo-forum/threads/85-LinkPushing-Reviews linkpushing]
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1st Step: Eliminate Page Rank Out Of Your Google ToolBar  [http://www.linkemperor.com/link-building guide to building link service]


Google probably will maybe not like me for this one but I would recommend hitting "Options" inside your google toolbar, take off "Page Rank."
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===Recent news about Terry===
:''For older news, see the [[News Archive]].''
;Thursday, April 16th, 2026: Amazon Prime Video release a trailer for the final “season” of {{GOTV}}, confirming a release date of May 13th, 2026. ([https://youtu.be/r3zCN9S2RXg Amazon Prime Video UK and IE YouTube])


Congratulations, you have done it. Marketing your website has brought a new turn, a road is ahead!!
;Friday, March 13th, 2026: The Pratchett estate announce ''The Discworld Bestiary'', a hardcover guide to Discworld creatures, “annotated by Rincewind” and illustrated by [[Paul Kidby]]. It will be published on 15th October 2026. ([https://terrypratchett.com/news/the-discworld-bestiary-to-be-published-october-2026/ TerryPratchett.com])


We can now go back and search on the internet. Before we do, try NOT to think about how a website's importance was measured by Google's pr, rather take a good look at each site that you visit.  
;Monday, August 4th, 2025: [[Rhianna Pratchett]] publicly announces via social media that her first child (and Terry’s first grandchild), '''Samuel Raphael Pratchett''', was born on July 19th “to the sound of Welcome to the Jungle by Vitamin String Quartet. Not bad for a human.” ([https://bsky.app/profile/rhi.bsky.social/post/3lvgywf4goh2t @rhi.bky.social])


Pay particular attention to this content, structure, simplicity, and friendliness. Can you like it? Why would you enjoy it? Right down issues, photographs, layouts, anything that you like from sites that you go by.  
;Friday, April 18th, 2025: The Pratchett estate announce “the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe”, a new series of graphic novel adaptations. They will kick off with three books to be published in 2026 and 2027: {{WFM}}, adapted by [[Rhianna Pratchett]] (artist not yet announced) will be published by Puffin in 2027. In 2026, Doubleday will publish {{TOT}}, by Gary Chudleigh (writer), Rachael Stott (artist) and Ellie Wright (colourist); and {{MR}}, the creative team for which has not yet been announced. ([https://terrypratchett.com/news/discworld-graphic-novel-universe/ TerryPratchett.com])


Create a "Favorites Folder" within your browser, call it "Opportunities." In this folder, increase sites that interest you, or your visitors would be interested by that.  
;Thursday, January 30th, 2025: In an update on Kickstarter, the Pratchett Estate state that "in light of new articles and allegations" the [[Book:Good Omens The Official (and Ineffable) Graphic Novel|''Good Omens'' graphic novel]] project will now be controlled solely by the Estate, and that Neil Gaiman will have no financial interest or involvement. They have also opened a new window for refunds which will last until 27 February, and add a way for backers to opt out of certain rewards. ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dunmanifestin/good-omens/posts/4302179 Kickstarter update])


Mix all these favorite items that you like to form new ventures for your company. Keep GOING BACK again to these web resources that you liked and have a look to see if there are any good opportunities for both organizations to prosper together.  
===Significant Pratchett Events===
;Wednesday, August 30th, 2017: In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/30/terry-pratchett-unfinished-novels-destroyed-streamroller News Article]


Net Marketing is never done alone, successful advertising online needs one to develop your own personal "web" to get visitors with. What better way to do so then by connecting with sites that you like.  
;Saturday, February 11th, 2017: The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary ''[[TV and Film:Terry Pratchett: Back in Black|Terry Pratchett: Back in Black]]''. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpdh-vKTz4 here]]''''')


Why should we do that?
;Thursday, August 27th, 2015: Publication of the final Discworld novel, {{TSC}}.


In order to stay away from Google's Page Ranking all together, we need to replace it with our very own "web measurement system" to find out whether or not our company must advise, exchange ads, or conduct business with another.  
;Thursday, March 12th, 2015: Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 BBC report, 3:26pm GMT]


In the end, we won't be selecting websites just because they rank well, we will eventually be selecting only websites that we all personally like. [http://www.linkemperor.com/keyword-research keyword research]
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===[[Featured Article]]===
''Please, help to maintain the excellent standard of the articles in this wiki.''
''Regularly a key article will be chosen which should be the focus of contributors.''
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'''Alphabetical list of [[List of Pratchett characters|characters]] in the works of Terry Pratchett'''
When including characters, please also add them to the ''Pratchett characters'' category.


Personal resources develop a better world for your visitors. Remember, many of any visitors do not know about the earth of Google Page Ranking and the manner in which you may of been hooked on it.
This popular page is fourth in views after the Main Page but it has not been updated regularly.
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Building A Particular Rating System:  
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===Latest and Upcoming Publications and Events by or about Terry Pratchett===
;15 October 2026: Publication of The Discworld Bestiary by Penguin (Transworld).


To be able to personally list internet sites, there are a few sizes it is possible to take... Consider these questions when browsing...  
;13 May 2026: Release of ''[[TV & Film:Good Omens|Good Omens 3]]'' on Amazon Prime Video.


* What is their alexa position? or Rank from Ranking.com?
;14 October 2025: Publication of new edition of {{SHWD}} by Penguin.


Does the website seem to be getting matching traffic with yours?
;28 August 2025: Publication of {{TBB}} by Puffin.


Does the website you're considering have incoming links from Google in the same business as yours? Pay close attention to who links to the internet sites your research.  
;24 April 2025: Publication of the annotated Penguin Classics edition of {{NW}} (in the UK; Australian publication date is 22 July 2025).


* Most Important: Do you get a good feeling when you visit their site?
;21 January 2025: Publication of {{TWD}} by Puffin.


If you do not, 8 situations out of 10, other readers won't either. I never advise a web site that will not feel right. 1st impressions mean much more than people think. Occasionally, the net is just a activity and several things that individuals see make us react to it without even knowing it. You want people to like you and trust you enough to accomplish with business with you.  
;7 November 2024: Publication of {{DTPD}} by Penguin (Transworld).


* Last but not least: Will you be happy knowing that the internet sites you propose have a personal contact and your guests can be better off as a result of it?
;26 September 2024: Publication of updated paperback edition of {{SP}}, now including the additional story "Arnold, the Bominable Snowman".
[http://www.linkemperor.com/ seo software]
Even as we all enter a great rhythm online and begin putting complete personal resources on our internet sites, the world wide web will be a better place for all our guests.  


Try and let the larger resource directories within your field to record every thing possible, the most effective strategy for your business will be to produce some thing with your personal touch.  
;28 April 2024: [[Terry Pratchett Day]] 2024, with the theme "The Wrong Place to Start".


I hope you've loved this II part collection!
;25 April 2024: Publication of a Collector’s Library hardback edition of {{DO}}.
 
;29 February 2024: Publication of new paperback edition of {{TLH}} from Gollancz, matching the [[50 Years of Terry]] Penguin editions.
 
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===Did you know that...===
* ...the motto carved above the doors of [[Unseen University]] means ''Now you see it, now you don't''?
* ...there are only six references to Harry Potter on this entire Wiki?
* ...[[Sto Lat]] is a [[wikipedia:Sto Lat|Polish song]], the expression meaning "may you live a hundred years"?
* ...someone has actually made a [http://freespace.virgin.net/tony.fisk2/janescakes/discworld/discworld.htm Discworld cake]?
* ...the article [[Multiple exclamation marks]] has attracted more than 50,000 views?!!! And that was on the ''old'' Wiki: even allowing for the shiny new-ness of this new home, "M.E.M." has attracted over 36,000 viewings while many popular characters and books haven't reached 10,000. What ''is'' it about this page?
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===A picture says more than a thousand words...===
If you have any artwork to contribute, go to the [[Special:Upload|Upload page]]. As with all content, ''make sure you are allowed to post the image here''. If you're not the copyright holder, check the license and whether it's compatible with the license used on this site. The upload link can also be found in the Toolbox in the left sidebar.
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===External links===
* {{lsr}}, The L-Space Web, a Terry Pratchett/Discworld Website
* [https://guild.pratchatpodcast.com The Guild of Recappers & Podcasters], a sister wiki for Discworld podcasts
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About Discworld & Terry Pratchett Wiki

This wiki is a Terry Pratchett-oriented wiki environment. We currently have more than 4300 articles. Although it started out centred on Discworld, it now hosts all sorts of information about Terry Pratchett and his works. Want to contribute? Read the Getting started guide to become a valued contributor in minutes. Then sign in and start editing stub articles or wanted but still empty pages.

Portals

Navigate here to browse through the articles

  • Bibliography: Books and other material written by Terry Pratchett
  • Characters: Pratchett characters
  • Places: Agatea to Zambingo, even a Place Where The Sun Does Not Shine
  • Discworld Stuff: Anything belonging to the Discworld or Terry Pratchett's writings in general
  • Annotations: Comments by readers relating to Pratchett books.
  • About Terry Pratchett
  • Fandom: About or produced by people who read Terry Pratchett's books
  • Podcasts: Audio shows which discuss the books
  • Categories: A directory of major categories for articles on this wiki
  • Reading suggestions: There's a life beyond Pratchett, and after triple-reading every book and map this is where you start that life

A meeting place: The Mended Drum

To discuss non-content matters (what do we do with content disputes, vandalism, etc, what do we want to do with this wiki, and so on), use this location: Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum

See the talk page for more ideas on what should be in this wiki, as well as discussions on languages etc.

Are you new to wikis and want to try out how it works? On the Sandbox you can edit as much as you like and get used to working with a wiki.

Recent news about Terry

For older news, see the News Archive.
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Amazon Prime Video release a trailer for the final “season” of Good Omens, confirming a release date of May 13th, 2026. (Amazon Prime Video UK and IE YouTube)
Friday, March 13th, 2026
The Pratchett estate announce The Discworld Bestiary, a hardcover guide to Discworld creatures, “annotated by Rincewind” and illustrated by Paul Kidby. It will be published on 15th October 2026. (TerryPratchett.com)
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Rhianna Pratchett publicly announces via social media that her first child (and Terry’s first grandchild), Samuel Raphael Pratchett, was born on July 19th “to the sound of Welcome to the Jungle by Vitamin String Quartet. Not bad for a human.” (@rhi.bky.social)
Friday, April 18th, 2025
The Pratchett estate announce “the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe”, a new series of graphic novel adaptations. They will kick off with three books to be published in 2026 and 2027: The Wee Free Men, adapted by Rhianna Pratchett (artist not yet announced) will be published by Puffin in 2027. In 2026, Doubleday will publish Thief of Time, by Gary Chudleigh (writer), Rachael Stott (artist) and Ellie Wright (colourist); and Monstrous Regiment, the creative team for which has not yet been announced. (TerryPratchett.com)
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
In an update on Kickstarter, the Pratchett Estate state that "in light of new articles and allegations" the Good Omens graphic novel project will now be controlled solely by the Estate, and that Neil Gaiman will have no financial interest or involvement. They have also opened a new window for refunds which will last until 27 February, and add a way for backers to opt out of certain rewards. (Kickstarter update)

Significant Pratchett Events

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. News Article
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary Terry Pratchett: Back in Black. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it [here])
Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Publication of the final Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown.
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. BBC report, 3:26pm GMT

Featured Article

Please, help to maintain the excellent standard of the articles in this wiki. Regularly a key article will be chosen which should be the focus of contributors.

Alphabetical list of characters in the works of Terry Pratchett When including characters, please also add them to the Pratchett characters category.

This popular page is fourth in views after the Main Page but it has not been updated regularly.

Latest and Upcoming Publications and Events by or about Terry Pratchett

15 October 2026
Publication of The Discworld Bestiary by Penguin (Transworld).
13 May 2026
Release of Good Omens 3 on Amazon Prime Video.
14 October 2025
Publication of new edition of Shaking Hands With Death by Penguin.
28 August 2025
Publication of Tales of Beasts and Bugs by Puffin.
24 April 2025
Publication of the annotated Penguin Classics edition of Night Watch (in the UK; Australian publication date is 22 July 2025).
21 January 2025
Publication of Tales of Wizards and Dragons by Puffin.
7 November 2024
Publication of Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld by Penguin (Transworld).
26 September 2024
Publication of updated paperback edition of A Stroke of the Pen, now including the additional story "Arnold, the Bominable Snowman".
28 April 2024
Terry Pratchett Day 2024, with the theme "The Wrong Place to Start".
25 April 2024
Publication of a Collector’s Library hardback edition of Dodger.
29 February 2024
Publication of new paperback edition of The Last Hero from Gollancz, matching the 50 Years of Terry Penguin editions.

Did you know that...

  • ...the motto carved above the doors of Unseen University means Now you see it, now you don't?
  • ...there are only six references to Harry Potter on this entire Wiki?
  • ...Sto Lat is a Polish song, the expression meaning "may you live a hundred years"?
  • ...someone has actually made a Discworld cake?
  • ...the article Multiple exclamation marks has attracted more than 50,000 views?!!! And that was on the old Wiki: even allowing for the shiny new-ness of this new home, "M.E.M." has attracted over 36,000 viewings while many popular characters and books haven't reached 10,000. What is it about this page?

A picture says more than a thousand words...

If you have any artwork to contribute, go to the Upload page. As with all content, make sure you are allowed to post the image here. If you're not the copyright holder, check the license and whether it's compatible with the license used on this site. The upload link can also be found in the Toolbox in the left sidebar.

External links

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