When you put a tag in one of the tag boxes it shows up as a meta tag in the source code.

Squidoo creates a whole new page for that tag on it's server. I think it is something like www.squidoo.com/tags/rich+dad+poor+dad

From what I understand, google doesn't much care about meta tags, and adding some phrases will create highly ranked tags pages to your lens. Don't go into hundreds but do try it!

Hi Lewis,
            yep I gave it a try like you suggested and it seems to work - don't tell anyone ;-)
Rob.

Yes, keyword phrases and focused single keywords are the only way to tag.


Bill

A couple other similar ideas:

1. Use common misspellings and typos.
2. Make different combinations of the same or similar phrases -- such as "travel New York," "travel in New York," and "New York travel."

http://www.squidoo.com/MyPlaces/
http://www.squidoo.com/TopLensesbyStarRating/

Good idea Maureen,

Another idea:

There is a thing in the google labs that might be a useful tool for some people. As you type something into the google search box a drop down box appears telling you how many search results there are for that term. It shows them all as you go.

I can't really explain it well. Just check it out. Type in stuff and you'll see what I mean:

http://labs.google.com/suggest


- Lewis

curious to see all your results over time. anyone want to make a Tagging Tricks lens that we can feature on SquidU?

also, soon we plan to limit the # of tags allowed, just to avoid tag spam on lenses.

but this shouldn't affect you guys. only people going overboard.

google labs nice work

I implemented your thoughts here on a lens 5 days ago, as well as some other thoughts that I read in various forums.  I wanted to post here that a combination of tag phrases, blogging, and listing on other sites seems to have helped.  My lens moved from the 300's up in rank each day(2 days ago to the highest ever in the low 200's), and today made it to #71.  I know that not just one thing is responsible, but I did want to tell you that I've seen increased traffic over 5 days on the 3 lenses I've tried this on.  I hope that it keeps on increasing and working, because not only has traffic increased but so has the $ pending.    THANKS!!!

Hi, RV,

I just checked your lens about pin trading - it's very good and I gave you five stars.

Congratulations on getting such great results by using a combination of tags, blogging and link exchange.

However, the experts say, that if you change all of those elements at the same time, it's hard to say which of them contribute most and which one needs refinement. Usually, one element at time is tested. But, hey, it's not a lab test, so enjoy the good results and expect even better to come!

Could you, though, share wit us at least one example of what you're doing - of course without revealing your "trade secrets" - and an example of the results?

Congrats on those $ pending...

wstrauss73 wrote:

Google Labs Suggest = Good Stuff 

What is that?

got it.  I actually hadn't played with that much, but I see what you mean.  it gives a good idea of what other tags can be added just by looking at what variations come up, and there were several that I hadn't even thought of(simple as they were!).
thanks for reposting that thought!

Update:  My lens has now climbed to #26. Here are the things that I've done.  Posted to my blog, used Technorati, google suggest, lens tag tricks, and asked for placement on group pages.
It has worked for my lens so far.  I've also asked friends and family to view my work since I'm proud of it.  Several of them haven given me good suggestions and other suggestions have come from strangers.  I'm just looking for a way to help people enjoy the Magic of Disney even more when they visit a park!