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Make A Lens In Just (err...) 5 Minutes?
Why not start you day with a product promotion exercise? It's about the fastest way to get on track and gives you the opportunity to learn how to handle Squidoo core and money making modules that you can use to push your product through.
Note: This lens has since be readjusted to cater for the latest Squidoo page layout (as you are seeing now). Easy!
1. Add an Introductory Video
Or display the Table of Contents here
How to Set Up a Squidoo Lens
curated content from YouTube
2. Spotlight The Product
This is an Amazon Spotlight module
Kindle: Amazon's Original Wireless Reading Device (1st generation)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/07/2009)
List Price: $359.00
Used Price: $215.00
- The Amazon Kindle reader is designed to provide with an exceptional reading experience. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle's screen is as sharp and natural as reading ink on paper - and nothing like the strain and glare of a computer screen. Kindle is also easy on the fingertips too. It never becomes hot and is designed for ambidextrous use so both "lefties" and "righties" can read comfortably at any angle for long periods of time.
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3. Deliberate On It
Use the Text/Write module to enhance the product - go for original content
The Amazon Kindle is:- A revolutionary electronic-paper display provides a sharp, high-resolution screen that looks and reads like real paper.
- Simple to use - you don't need any computer, cables or syncing to use it.
- A wireless electronic device that enables you to shop the Kindle Store directly regardless whether you're in the back of a taxi, at the airport, or in bed.
- An auto-delivery shopper. Buy a book now and it will be downloaded to your Kindle wirelessly in less than one minute.
- A huge reading repository with more than 90,000 books available, including more than 95 of 112 current New York Times® Best Sellers.
4. Recommend Related Items
The Amazon Recommendations / Plexo (Voting) module
Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black
The Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light is a battery operated clamp on accessory custom designed to illuminate your Kindle Wireless Reading device. Two Super LED lights in one head gives you the lighting power of 6 normal LED's. Brilliant light output! You have the option of using one or two of the Super LED lights with just a simple tap to our proprietary sensor switch. The flexible neck allows you to position your lighting anywhere you want it. With the XtraFlex2, you can take your Kindle anywhere -...0 points
Amazon Kindle USB Cable
The Amazon Kindle USB Cable connects a computer or USB hub to an Amazon Kindle or other portable device with an A Plug, 5-Pin, Mini-B connection. It has 26-gauge power wire construction, molded-strain relief construction for flexible movement, durability, and fit, gold-plated copper contacts for premium conductivity, and aluminum undermold shielding to cut cross talk and interference. Meanwhile, brand-and-foil shield protection reduces electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Kindle can...0 points
Car DC CLA Charger for Amazon Kindle by Incipio
This lightweight vehicle charger will charge and power the Kindle while plugged into a car, boat, RV and even some airplanes.Features a convenient LED (single color) to show you that the charger is being powered and a soft flexible cord that will extend to (2.5ft).0 points
Amazon Kindle Battery
Replace or supplement your Amazon Kindle battery with a spare. This high capacity, rechargeable, replacement battery is identical to the battery that came with your Kindle.0 points
Amazon Kindle Book Cover
Designed for use with your Amazon Kindle, the book cover protects your Kindle and the screen from scratches and breakage. The book cover is identical to the one that came with your Kindle.0 points
Amazon Kindle Power Adapter
Replace or supplement your Amazon Kindle power adapter with a spare. This item is the same as the one that ships in the box with your Kindle. Simply plug the adapter into a wall outlet and connect to your Kindle for recharging. Its universal design means that it works around the world, with the help of a physical country adapter plug (sold separately).0 points
5. Give it a Bestseller Boost
This is a standard Amazon module
The Complete User's Guide To the Amazing Amazon Kindle 2: Tips, Tricks, & Links To Unlock Cool Features & Save You Hundreds on Kindle Content
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Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
List Price: $14.95
Used Price: $35.34
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The Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Publishing Books, Articles & Other Content For The Amazon Kindle: Creating Your Own Success Story With New Technologies
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List Price: $14.95
Used Price: $23.90
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The Complete User's Guide to the Amazing Amazon Kindle (First Generation)
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Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/07/2009)
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Used Price: $9.99
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Kindle Formatting: The Complete Guide To Formatting Books For The Amazon Kindle
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Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
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Publish Your Book On The Amazon Kindle: A Practical Guide
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Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
List Price: $7.95
Used Price: $6.99
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6. Provide An Auction Alternative
Use the eBay Auction module here.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
7. Complement It With Referral Links
Use the Link List module for referrals
- The Kindle Edition Store
- Shop at The Kindle Edition Store for the best everyday low prices on the Kindle e-Book Reader, accessories and for the latest and best selling Kindle Edition books, magazines, newspapers and more. Shop The Kindle Edition Store now.
- The Book Search Store - Kindle Edition Search
- Search The Book Search Store for today's Amazon.com Bestsellers or do a complementary search on the world's biggest selection of Audio Books, Kindle Edition Books, Printed Edition Books, Magazines, Newspapers and more. Surf, search and shop for everyday low prices on books at The Book Search Store.
8. Pull In Some Street Buzz
You might want to use the Google Blog Search module here.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand by9. Challenge Your Visitors To A Duel
Always a crowd puller.
Can you create your Squidoo lens in just 5 minutes as well?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byEasy as taking candy from a kid!
mulberry says:
Well, I'm slow so it would take a bit longer for me...However, these are get tips for beginners!
Posted March 15, 2008
Chadrew says:
I would write more text content of my own. I don't think people would like a lens of nothing but product links much.
Posted February 08, 2008
freelief says:
Create, yes. Be satisfied enough with results to publish? No. A lot of the tools make creating quick and easy, but unique content takes some thought ... you have to give the reader something they can't get somewhere else! :)
Posted January 28, 2008
It is a lot harder than you think!
bloomingrose says:
Not yet, although I would love to see it at a contest, like a watermelon eating contest for nerds!
Posted June 30, 2009
sha2 says:
Not really, but the video presentation is very helpful and not so tedious or time consuming as the written version, but again for new comers its got to longer than that, but thanks anyway to your presentation.
Posted May 16, 2009
JessieA says:
Sure but there would be a lot of pictures and very little written content...I am an editing freak LOL. Great lens!
Posted October 17, 2008
CherylK says:
Nope. As much as I'd love to do that, I just don't think that fast. :)
Posted June 24, 2008
10. Clip In Your Classifieds
RSS: Add Your Own Feed for added page length
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byReady to Publish?
Has it been 5 minutes already?
- This lens uses the following tags, which you can add to later until you reach the 40 limit: amazon kindle, amazon kindle accessories, amazon kindle reader, amazonkindle, amazonkindleaccessories, amazonkindlereader, how to squidoo, howtosquidoo, learning how to squidoo, learninghowtosquidoo, make a lens in just 5 minutes, makealensinjust5minutes, squidoo it, squidooit, starting squidoo lenses, startingsquidoolenses.
Thanks for the comments!
And, of course, it will take longer than the 5 minutes promised!
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