How many good links does it take to improve the rank

[EricMoore]

Just wondering how many good links (PR 3-5) it generally takes to improve the site in a competitive space. That is assuming the links will be procured (earned) from the sites in the same domain.

[danatanseo]

Hi Punit. If you get anyone answering answering your question with a concrete number, be suspicious.  There are just too many variable factors in ranking to give you any kind of concrete number answer to your question. For example. say you are a newer site competing against an older site and you gain a great PR5 inbound link...Well, say your competitor gains a PR7 inbound link the same day. Guess what? You are still behind. You see, it's not just about what your are doing. iI's about what your competitors are doing at the same time.

Ok. So that might leave you feeling a bit hopeless. Don't despair!

What makes you different from your competitors? Who could you pursue to ear na link from that your competitors most likely couldnt' get? Bammo. That's who you need to pursue.

And, IMHO, forget the PageRank. Go after well-written, relevant sites, regardless of PR. Why? Because that's where your people (you know, the people who are most likely to love your site and its products), that's where they are most likely hanging out. Create relationships with THEM and then you got something.

I hope this is helpful!

Dana