What is PR?

I'm new, and confused about 'PR' numbers

[geezer]

Hello all

I've seen numerous messages on the forum where people are talking about 'PR3', 'PR4' etc.

I assume this relates to some kind of rating as to how well ranked the site is on one or more search engines, but I could be wrong (not for the first time!).

Could someone please explain what these numbers mean and how I can tell which number(s) I should use to rate a site in the future. It's all a bit confusing to a new guy :)

[Liane]

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and [toolbar.google.com ] ;)

[geezer]

Hey Liane...thanks for your help :)

[ukgimp]

Geezer

Sounds like you are a virgin toolbar user :)

Dont base your whole life on it, use it as it was intended - an indication not an absolute.

[geezer]

ok...thanks again ukgimp..will do