Page Rank

I have been trying so hard to get my page rank up, and finally it moved up a notch! Yeah, for me. I know that doesn't mean a lot to most of you...but for my paid blogging it helps to have a larger page rank. Now how you actually get that page rank, I'm not quite sure! I know that I am a regular blogger and I think that helps. And I have a page counter on my site, and I've noticed that I've been gettng more visitors lately...which I know helps out a ton! So whatever has happened I'm excited.....now I need to go see what paid posts I am able to take so I can make more money (I have very expensive school books to buy right now!)