Refresh Directory

[bobby9101]

I switched from a different directory script that did not support showing PageRank. And david imported the MySQL for me. The problem is all my links show a N/A pagerank even though in reality they have PageRank.
How do i tell the directory to re-check the pagerank?

[David]

Bobby, unfortunately any automated requests in volume can be problematic, as google does not allow this (nor offer pagerank checks using the google api). Question, when you edit and save a single link in admin, does it update pagerank? If yes, then this one method (though time consuming). If no, then google is blocking your server from checking pagerank.

[bobby9101]

would there be anyway to have it run a couple of links at a time?
because manually resubmitting links would take weeks

[David]

Yes, I understand completely. I'll tell you what.
I will see if there is a way to create a little script that can run from your home computer, and then you can update the database that way.

[bobby9101]

OK, i have added a couple of links, and they ar showing the pagerank as N/A
ahhh what should i do?

[David]

That's a pretty strong indication that google is blocking pagerank requests from your server. For the record, who is your host?

[bobby9101]

ummm, it is hosted at a forum who outsources hosting.
I have had no trouble with them, so i there shouldn't be a problem.
anyway, is there a desktop application i can run?
and how does the directory recheck pagerank every pagerank update?

[David]

Many good hosts are blocked from checking pagerank (ex. most site5 servers).

There is not a known method for updating large quantities of listing through phpLD, or any web application for that matter. The reason: google forbids automated pagerank checks, and will tend to block the server from doing this if many requests are made.

[bobby9101]

so in no way i can have it displayed?
BUMMER is an understatement
well anyway, i was interested in how the directory re-checks pagerank after each update. if it doesn't i woold be interested in looking into it for 3

[David]

Yes, I hope to develop a small program that will check stuff from your browser at home...say 10 per minute...then you can upload to your database to refresh the values. I know it is important to some people...just need to find a method that does not jeopardize your directory from getting in trouble with Google, which I'm sure is important to you also. If there is a way, I'll find it, but it may take a little time.

[bobby9101]

thank you so much for trying if you need anything give me a yell