Squidoo Lenses VS Squidoo Groups

[Zacman]

OK Squidsters,

I've found myself concentrating more on starting groups at squidoo rather than building more lenses.

Not that I don't build lenses, I just built one the other day, but I do have more groups that I run/manage than I do lenses at Squidoo.

Here is part of my reasoning. First of all, I have had 6 or more groups show up in the top 10 of the top 100 groups at squidoo for significant periods of time.

I have one that's #3 right now. Two of my groups in SEO and Affiliate marketing are #1 & 2, one being the top group in the category for about two months now.

I'm not going to share all my techniques but let me just say usually these groups take me about 15-20 minutes tops to build.

The reason is #1 I've built tons of them and B I usually build a group I already have content for and on a topic that I have already been promoting elsewhere.

Granted I'm not going to win a popularity contest at google for the primary keyword since they usually are a very high demand niche. (which makes them attractive to other squidsters)

I've started making lenses using the same techniques as my groups which rank well at Squidoo and my highest ranking lense is....let's see, I'll be right back....#1732 over all, and #24 in SEO & Affiliate Marketing, which is my best showing so far and it's less than a week old.

So I guess what I'm saying is for me groups are easier to rank well for at Squidoo.

What's everyone else think?

Cheers,
Zac

[TiffanyDow]

Hi Zac!

You're right - Squidoo groups do tend to outrank lenses. But the sad thing is, they're closing down group production - so only those that already exist will be available. If you have groups, tweak them and show them love because they're even weeding out existing groups now!
Tiff