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Google Page Rank Is Dead - Part II


  I discussed how Google's Page Ranking System has become useless, but at the same time, many business experienced entrepreneurs however give it credit and may discredit or credit your internet site consequently to it is position.  
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In part I - Google Page Position Is Dead - Or Ist It?
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* [[Bibliography]]: Books and other material written by Terry Pratchett
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* [[Podcasts]]: Audio shows which discuss the books
* [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Categories|Categories]]: A directory of major [[Special:Categories|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
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I discussed how Google's Page Ranking System has become useless, but at the same time, many business experienced entrepreneurs still give it credit and could possibly discredit or credit your site appropriately to it is 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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[[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum]]


"Let us really go in depth to just take our 1st steps towards leaving Google's page rating 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're like 1000's of individuals on the web, you've been following site rank so close for so long, it may be really however for you to break the habit. "No pattern may be completely broken, it have to 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.
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1st Step: Eliminate Page Ranking Out Of Your Google ToolBar
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===Recent news about Terry===
:''For older news, see the [[News Archive]].''
;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])


Google will probably not like me with this one but I would recommend hitting "Options" inside your google toolbar, take off "Page Rank."
;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])


Congratulations, you have done it. Advertising your site has taken a new turn, a bright street is ahead!!
;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])
[http://www.linkemperor.com/ the link building software]
We could now go back and search on the internet. Before we do, do not consider how a website's significance was assessed by Google's page rank, instead have a good look at each site that you visit.


Pay special attention to the content, design, simplicity, and friendliness. Can you enjoy it? Why do you enjoy it? Right down things, pictures, layouts, something that you like from sites that you go by.  
;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])


Develop a "Favorites Folder" within your browser, call it "Opportunities." Within this "opportunities" folder, put websites that interest you, or that would interest these potential customers.  
===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]


Mix all these favorite items that you love to form new projects for your business. Carry ON BACK to these web resources that you liked and have a look to see if there are any good opportunities for both organizations to thrive together.  
;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]]''''')


Internet Marketing is never done alone, effective advertising on line requires you to develop your own "web" to capture readers with. What better way to take action then by connecting with web sites you want.  
;Thursday, August 27th, 2015: Publication of the final Discworld novel, {{TSC}}.


Why should we do that?  [http://www.linkemperor.com/link-builder backlink building tool]
;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 order to keep away from Google's Page Ranking completely, we must replace it with our personal "web measurement system" to ascertain whether or not our company should advise, swap ads, or conduct business with the other.  
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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.


In the end, we will not be selecting websites just because they rank effectively, we will eventually be selecting only websites that we all personally like.  
This popular page is fourth in views after the Main Page but it has not been updated regularly.
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Individual methods develop a better world on your guests. Keep in mind, many of your visitors have no idea about the world of Google Page Ranking and how you may of been dependent on it.
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[http://www.linkemperor.com/blog link building expert]
===Latest and Upcoming Publications and Events by or about Terry Pratchett===
Building A Particular Rating System:
;14 October 2025: Publication of new edition of {{SHWD}} by Penguin.
[http://www.linkemperor.com/faq link emperor]
In order to personally list sites, there are a few dimensions you can take... Ask yourself these questions when browsing...  


* What is their alexa rank? or Rank from Ranking.com?
;28 August 2025: Publication of {{TBB}} by Puffin.


Does your website appear to be getting corresponding traffic with yours?
;24 April 2025: Publication of the annotated Penguin Classics edition of {{NW}} (in the UK; Australian publication date is 22 July 2025).


Does the website you're considering have incoming links from Google in the same business as yours? Pay close focus on who links to the websites your research.  
;21 January 2025: Publication of {{TWD}} by Puffin.


* Most Important: Do you obtain a good feeling when you visit their site?
;7 November 2024: Publication of {{DTPD}} by Penguin (Transworld).


Should you not, 8 moments out of 10, other readers won't either. I never advise a web site that does not feel right. 1st impressions mean much more than people think. At times, the world wide web is just a action and many things that people see make us respond to it without even knowing it. You want people to like you and trust you enough to do with business with you.  
;26 September 2024: Publication of updated paperback edition of {{SP}}, now including the additional story "Arnold, the Bominable Snowman".


* Last but not least: Will you be happy knowing that the web sites you recommend have a personal touch and your visitors can be better off because of it?
;28 April 2024: [[Terry Pratchett Day]] 2024, with the theme "The Wrong Place to Start".


Even as we all be in an excellent groove online and begin putting complete personal resources on our websites, the world wide web will be a better place for all our readers.  
;25 April 2024: Publication of a Collector’s Library hardback edition of {{DO}}.


Decide to try and allow the greater reference directories within your area to record every thing possible, the most effective plan of action for your company is to produce something together with your personal touch.  
;29 February 2024: Publication of new paperback edition of {{TLH}} from Gollancz, matching the [[50 Years of Terry]] Penguin editions.


I really hope you've liked this II part collection!
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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
* [[wikipedia:Terry Pratchett|Terry Pratchett]] on Wikipedia
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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.
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

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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