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A Very Beginner’s Guide to the Sphinn Network : Tips and Tricks

December 1st, 2007

If you’re interested in search engine optimization or trying to stay up to date with the latest buzz happening in the industry, Sphinn is your new home.  Overall, I wouldn’t judge Sphinn as the toughest social network to master, but I have a few tips to make your first experiences much more successful.  I have some advanced analysis to publish later, but these should get you moving in the right direction.  If I could go back to the beginning of my Sphinn career I would follow these simple steps to success.

Picking the best username for your long term goal

A username is social media branding.  Take DoshDosh, AndyBeard, or SlightlyShadySEO  for example.  Notice their usernames reference to their domain names.  If  you’re looking to be known for one particular site or product, your username can be a real beneficial factor.

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Reciprocal Link Option Removed from Lobo Links Directory

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