Increase Google page rank with Squidoo
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It is possible to rank in Google
The powerful platform of Squidoo is an awesome place to start getting your pages ranked. Not only is it free, but Google loves it. With some good keyword research, clever word placement, getting Squidoo user likes and some lens maintenance; getting love form Google becomes easier.
Absorb the text and videos below as I show you the easy to use methods that can get you some targeted traffic. Just by piggy-backing Squidoo's PR-7 website and carry you to the top page of Google.
Absorb the text and videos below as I show you the easy to use methods that can get you some targeted traffic. Just by piggy-backing Squidoo's PR-7 website and carry you to the top page of Google.
Why keyword research should be your first step for your content...
Perhaps it's not the first step. The first step is that spark of content in your head. This lens was only going to be a video for one of my other lenses. Then after I found some great keywords to rank for, well it tuned into another lens. I guess I will have to shoot another shorter video for that other lens.If you don't have a method or software to do research, I would recommend that you get one. It is really easy and fun. Google's keyword tool is a good place to start, but you are still just guessing. There are some resource links below that will help you out. Otherwise you are shooting in the dark.
Great tools for your research
- Prchecker.info
- It is always best to know your competitions page rank. Use this tool after finding a website you want to put a guest post on. The higher the pr of the site and the more relevant to your page, the better and or faster you may rank.
- Linkpopularity.com
- This is free and a great way to find what links you or your competition are getting.
- Google Adwords keyword tool
- This is free and a fast way to gather keyword ideas for your niche also see how many searches per month. Put these findings to best use with Niche Finder below.
- Niche Finder
- This one isn't free, but you need the proper tools to mine gold. You will see it in action in the video below.
I'm getting ranked for a term that gets 165,000 searches a month!
See how easy this can be. The keyword is, "tv for ipad." This lens is at 70% completion, after it is tweaked a bit and has some good likes and at 100% the big "G" will love it.
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This is where Squidoo comes in
I like Squidoo the most because there is so much you can do. If you take a look at all the modules that you can use, it can turn a simple post into a lens that has great value and turn viral. Squidoo may seem a bit intimidating at first, but just get in and get started. There is no way to loose when you put it to work with regular practice. The way they measure your success with a percentage bar allows Google and you to know what needs to be done to get your lens to rank on the first page. Combined with a targeted keyword you have a winner in the works.
Another cool thing about Squidoo is their donations to charity. Yes, you have an option to donate a portion of the Adsense revenue to a cause.
Ten tips for building a lens
- Always use free pictures or pictures that you own. Don't just grab any picture. I usually search for free pictures or use one I already have. You can also have fun with it by making your own photos with friends and family.
- Find and use the best keyword in your title. Then sprinkle that keyword and other related keywords around in your article. Make it natural. This is super important to get page rank. Remember to make it a doable keyword with a least 1000 searches per. month.
- Always write a catchy intro to your lens. This is what people will see in the organic search result. It is your ad to your site. I explain this in the in the first video. This will increase interest in your article and you will get more views.
- Organize your lens so that it flows together. Mix up your modules so it's not boring. Try 1 or more new modules each time you build a lens.
- Give out links that are of value and keep your affiliate links to a minimum. People want good content not a list of all your affiliate links or a bunch of Amazon products. Give stuff away for free.
- Give out your very best content. Put some time into your research and people will love it. Make it so good that you personally will want to go back and read it.
- Go back a day or so later and reread your lens. This is a great way to see if it is really that good. This will help you find grammatical errors and text you may want to add or delete.
- When you run out of ideas take short break and come back. Most of the time you will have some fresh content to add or perhaps change some.
- Make your content fun and interesting. Ask a question that makes people think. Put a pole or survey on your lens, then make sure that you post it to Facebook and Twitter to get people involved.
- Share and share your lens with everybody you know. Getting friends on Facebook is easy, so you have no excuse. In the next list below I will give tips and places so you can promote your lens.
Guest Blogging
Search for sites that are in your niche and get to know people. Ask them if you can do a guest post. If they hold a good PR and get traffic, it's in your best interest. Guest blogging is a great way to get contextual links.( A contextual link is your page link hidden under the keyword you want to rank for.) For example: You create an article and you want to rank for, "stuffed pillows" put a link to your pillow stuffing lens under that word using the link fuction. When your high PR ranking friend publishes the article on his blog you get a good link to your site. I would say this is a top link building strategy, because it looks like the "pillow stuffer guru" is recommending your page. Thus giving you an excellent back-link and some possible immediate traffic and traffic is the bottom line. Lens Love Widget
This module only appears with actual data when viewed on a live lens. The favorite and lensroll options will appear on a live lens if the viewer is a member of Squidoo and logged in.
Promote your lens.
After you build that great lens it is time to promote it. Facebook and Twitter should be second nature, use them all the time. It would be also effective if you could get a group together to like and comment on each-others material.
Include a Squidoo like button so other Squids can like your lenses, this is part of the green percentage bar of your lens success. Soon after you finish your lens; go and read, like and comment on other related lenses. This will increase your Squidoo likes. Also comment and like some Giant Squid lenses to get a few Giant Squid likes.
After that there is Social bookmarking, video sites, forum posting with your lens in the signature (make sure it is relevant to the post), refer to your lens link in blogs and more. There is a list below.
Include a Squidoo like button so other Squids can like your lenses, this is part of the green percentage bar of your lens success. Soon after you finish your lens; go and read, like and comment on other related lenses. This will increase your Squidoo likes. Also comment and like some Giant Squid lenses to get a few Giant Squid likes.
After that there is Social bookmarking, video sites, forum posting with your lens in the signature (make sure it is relevant to the post), refer to your lens link in blogs and more. There is a list below.
- Picresize.com
- After you grab a FREE picture off the internet and need it re-sized; this is the place to go. Free.
- Blogger.com
- This an easy to use platform for a blog, but not as advanced as Wordpress. this is a great was to link to your lens when it is relevant. Plus you can pull your RSS feed from your Blog and it will show your latest posts form your blog onto your Squidoo page. Note: put the feeds on related lenses. This is great for another link.
- Wordpress.com
- This is an advanced platform and they offer plugins for just about anything. this is the way to go if you are serious about your online presence.Plus you can pull your RSS feed from your Blog and it will show your latest posts form your blog onto your Squidoo page. Note: put the feeds on related lenses. This is great for another link.
- Youtube.com
- A lot of people won't even pay attention to your content if you don't have a video. It becomes another link to your site. Video is a must.
- Tubemogul.com
- This is a free video distribution site. this is a great way to get broad exposure to your videos.
- Addthis.com
- They give you a code to use in your blog and it's free. When some one uses this it submits it to hundreds of sites.
- Free Forum Poster
- Forum posting is a great way to get the latest ideas and ideas for content. It is also a great way to get a link back to your site. Include your best lens in your signature.
Get the Free software above. - This is one that will get your lens seen ans Squid liked faster tan any other method. Except maybe that your lens is on Google's top page.
Here's a tip, go to your Twitter account, use the search box and type in Squidoo. This will give the latest tweets containing the word Squidoo. Then just follow as many as you can and they will follow you back. This is a great way to broadcast your lenses and get Squid likes. (If it's good).
Directory sites you can submit a Squidoo lens to.
In trying to find directory sites to submit a link to, I found that you can't submit them to most any directory. I found a lens that has a list of sites that you can submit only lenses to. This lens was created by TankDog. :)
- http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-lens-directories
- Directories specifically for Squidoo lenses.
Free directories to submit a site to. (with PR value)
These are for websites and blogs only.
- xtlinks.com
- This is a PR 4 directory and it has a wide range of categories. Free
- Dmoz
- (Pr. 7)This is a well sought after directory listing. Is a site is listed with Dmoz it is prized and increased with value.
- Polypat.org
- (Pr 6) This is a free directory and a premium one.
- Yekey
- (Pr 6) This is a free directory and a premium one.
- 247webdirectory.com
- (PR 5) Free
What are some of your best methods I may have forgot? Share :)
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jadehorseshoe
Dec 31, 2011 @ 5:00 pm | delete
- Informative Lens.
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Tolovaj
Sep 26, 2011 @ 10:14 am | delete
- You did great job, I just have to add page rank is not the same as ranking position in search engines what is our main goal ... As this lens is educational you should maybe emphasize the difference. Good PR on one page (e.g. squidoo lens) and link to your lending site can boost ranking (SERP)of your lending site.
Thanks for some new resources. All the best!
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notimetoulouse
Sep 11, 2011 @ 5:40 am | delete
- I also use Squidoo lenses to link to my blogs and vice versa, without a doubt they are really powerful 'Google Seducers'. Great lens again Barry, Thanks for putting it together.
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BarryHuddleston
Dec 31, 2011 @ 5:53 pm | delete
- Yes, Squidoo is a good web 2.0 platform and can be used as a direct link to your blog. Also you can send links to your lenses to make them a greater value and get more juice going to your money site.
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Lindrus
Aug 7, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
- Good information! I would also recommend article writing with you link included, for increased page rank.
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BarryHuddleston
Jul 26, 2011 @ 9:48 am | delete
- Thank you for the comments :)
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Jul 26, 2011 @ 3:36 am | delete
- nice work Barry
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pramodbisht
Jul 23, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
- nice lens
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Ladymermaid
Jul 23, 2011 @ 11:15 am | delete
- A lot of people are going to find this article very helpful. Wonderful :)
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