{"id":745,"date":"2025-11-15T00:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T00:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/?p=745"},"modified":"2025-11-25T00:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T00:16:40","slug":"pbn-fundamentals-risks-use-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/pbn-fundamentals-risks-use-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"PBN Fundamentals, Risks &amp; Use Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PBNs are one of the most powerful tool in SEO, they can even be a direct source of income, so long <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> they are built right. I&rsquo;m about to show you what works best for PBNs, how to find the best domains, what to avoid and how to set everything up for long term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re curious about PBNs for private use on your money sites or selling guest posts for quick cash, I&rsquo;ll be covering both angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intro &amp; Setting Expectations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m Jim from Domain Hunter Gatherer and I have a quick promise, there&rsquo;ll be no hype here, just the realities, risks and clean practices that will keep your network looking like real sites that stand up to scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PBN Guide Episode 1 - Where to Start Planning and What You'll Need\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qg0E7AnX7zs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">View the video for full context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a PBN (Really)? Private vs. Guest-Post Networks<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/private-blog-network-pbn\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>PBN<\/a> is simply a set of websites that you control. You can use them privately to prop your own projects &ndash; Giving a great SEO boost through content syndication and backlink posting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively you can sell placements <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> guest posts on these websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for finding the domains and checking for quality is largely the same for both outcomes so these guides apply to both camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=750%2C413&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=1024%2C564&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=768%2C423&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=1536%2C846&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?resize=1568%2C863&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PBN-Illustration.png?w=1593&amp;ssl=1 1593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not a real <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/private-blog-network-pbn\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>PBN<\/a>, just an illustration<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Let&rsquo;s get into what domains you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domain Quality<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality is a pattern, not a single metric. I look for topical consistency in content, a clean and relevant <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/link-profile\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlink profile<\/a>. If a site reads like a real hobby or niche site and has <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlinks<\/a> that would be hard or impossible to achieve naturally, that&rsquo;s exactly what you&rsquo;re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a great shortcut to finding domains with <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlinks<\/a> from high ranking sites in any niche that I will be covering in a future video but if you want to get a head start you can find a link to our guide on our blog in the description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am always interested in what metrics other people look for when searching expired domains. Do you go straight for the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/referring-domains-2\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">referring domains<\/a> and content or do you rely on third party metrics more? Let me know your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Links<\/a>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/find-expired-domains-with-authority-links\/\">Find Expired Domains with Authority Links<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/member\/signup\/DHG-Pro-USD\" title=\"Use Coupon Guides10 for 10% off any subscription\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"AdLeaderboard\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/banners\/DHG-ad-banner.jpeg?resize=728%2C90\" alt=\"Find Expired Domains\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"\/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks &amp; Realities You Must Accept<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Two types of pain exist: manual actions and quiet dampening. You avoid both by keeping your sites indistinguishable from normal sites. That means realistic content, varied tech signals, and no obvious cross-site fingerprints. Budget and time also matter: domains, hosting, content, and ongoing maintenance. If you can&rsquo;t commit to upkeep, don&rsquo;t build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>links<\/a> for Guides on choosing your hosts for your <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/private-blog-network-pbn\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>PBN<\/a> in the description, choose correctly from the start to save a ton of money in the long run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Links<\/a>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/how-to-register-an-expired-domain\/\">How to register an Expired Domain<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/how-to-create-private-blog-network\/\">How to Build a Private Blog Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding Footprints<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/footprints\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Footprints<\/a> are shared signals that tie your sites together. To avoid these you need to change up everything about your sites <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> much <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> possible. That means different <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/registrar\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">registrar<\/a>, hosting, <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/dns\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>DNS<\/a>, analytics plugins, <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/content-management-system\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>CMS<\/a>, content, names and bios, everything. Think like an investigator: if you had all your HTTP headers, <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/dns\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>DNS<\/a>, and HTML in a spreadsheet &ndash; would you start to see patterns?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When building out many sites you will want to limit costs <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> much <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> possible while varying up everything you can, this begins with choosing a different <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/registrar\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">registrar<\/a> and hosting for every domain right through to content posting schedule and social linking. Whatever you do for one site, just do it different for the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Links<\/a>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/ultimate-pbn-hosting-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide to PBN Hosting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Glowing-Footprints.png?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PBN Footprint Stand Out\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Glowing-Footprints.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Glowing-Footprints.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Glowing-Footprints.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avoid obvious <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/footprints\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">footprints<\/a> when setting up your domains<\/figcaption><\/figure><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooling Overview<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s the stack for this series. We&rsquo;ll use Domain Hunter Gatherer to <em>find<\/em> all domains fast. Domain Hunter Gatherer has all of the tools we will be needing to find the expired domains in your niche and also to check it&rsquo;s content history and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlinks<\/a>. With it&rsquo;s built in tools we will be able to feed it a list of authority sites in any niche and let it pull out all of the linked domains, letting us pick up all of the best ones for just the cost of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will save us a ton of money on auction and drop catch fees. Another benefit of expired domains, besides their <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlinks<\/a>, history and low cost, is that once registered they are yours to do what you want with immediately, limiting your down time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we&rsquo;ll use <a href=\"https:\/\/domdetailer.com\"><strong>DomDetailer<\/strong><\/a> to bulk-screen metrics like <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/domain-authority\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>DA<\/a>, <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/trust-flow\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>TF<\/a> and backlink profiles so we can asses these domains quickly. Finally, we&rsquo;ll spot-check history in Wayback and sample anchors. Quick, repeatable, and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/member\/signup\/DHG-Pro-USD\" title=\"Use Coupon Guides10 for 10% off any subscription\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"AdLeaderboard\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/banners\/DHG-ad-banner.jpeg?resize=728%2C90\" alt=\"Find Expired Domains\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"\/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Build Path for This Series (What We&rsquo;ll Do Next)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The path forward is simple: we&rsquo;ll find candidates &rarr; vet stats\/history &rarr; register cleanly &rarr; diversify hosting and nameservers &rarr; and we&rsquo;ll be building a real-looking site and use <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>links<\/a> sensibly. For private use, we&rsquo;ll map anchors and drip <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>links<\/a> to your money pages. For selling guest posts we&rsquo;ll also be focusing on getting listed on the major marketplaces and getting noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a PBN Makes Sense (and When It Doesn&rsquo;t)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>PBNs are for when you want to get the ultimate leg up on your competition and really stand out from the crowd. They can also be great <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/authority-score\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>as<\/a> a direct income source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When most rankings are separated by just a few <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">backlinks<\/a> and signals a <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/private-blog-network-pbn\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>PBN<\/a> can be the difference between getting impressions and getting clicks on your websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Items Before the Live Hunt<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the next episode, you should prepare a short competitor list. That&rsquo;s all you need for the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/expired-domain\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">expired domain<\/a> live hunt. I&rsquo;ll also give you a one-page Risk &amp; <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms cmtt_SEO &amp; Link-Building Concepts\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/footprints\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Footprint<\/a> Checklist you can print and keep beside your desk! Use this to start forming good habits from the start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outro<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If this was useful, subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss the live <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_General&nbsp;Domaining&nbsp;Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/expired-domain\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">expired domain<\/a> hunt in Episode 2. <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Domain Stats&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Metrics Terms\"  href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/links-3\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Links<\/a> to Domain Hunter Gatherer and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Software Settings Terms\" href=\"https:\/\/domainhuntergatherer.com\/guides\/glossary\/domdetailer\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">DomDetailer<\/a> are in the description, along with the checklist. 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