Write what you know
Don't force a lens
Find your style
Don't focus on the numbers
Don't spread yourself too thin
Finding the perfect length
-Keep your text modules about 2-5 paragraphs each with a nice headline.
-Don't display your entire Plexo on your lens. Only show 10-25 entries and let your reader hit the "see more" button.
-If your page takes more then 10 seconds to load it might be too long.
-Create a series of shorter lenses rather then one really long one.
-Use your own good judgment. If you think your lens is too long or too short it probably is.
Taking a line from Star Wars: Stay on target
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So...what do I look for in a quality lens?
I love lenses that are original, funny, creative, informative, inspiring, unique, focused, quirky, fascinating and current. Does this mean that your going to hit a home run on every single lens? Heck no...but what I've found is that when you create 10 or 15 or 75 or 300 lenses they take on a style and and life of their own. You all of a sudden have a collection of lenses with different topics that define who you are and what you're all about. Create a Lensography and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
The bottom line is that if you care, people will take notice. Be true to yourself, treat your readers with respect and give them a reason to come back. I know I will!
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- Surfie Surfie Nov 3, 2009 @ 7:39 pm
- As always, a very helpful lens! Thanks again.
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- VanessaMontijo VanessaMontijo Oct 20, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
- Thank you, this is reassuring to New Squids. 5*
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- bethd821 bethd821 Oct 20, 2009 @ 8:52 am
- another GREAT lens by Bonnie! Thanks for all you do for us. You're the best!!!!
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- YourJobPartner YourJobPartner Oct 14, 2009 @ 12:46 am
- I know the point. It's always people first than tools.
Great reading today.
Thank you and be blessed.
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- yarnel yarnel Oct 3, 2009 @ 12:26 am
- just what I need to read, informative thanx for the tips
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About Me
Lensmaster bdkz has been a member since February 17 2007, has rated 6,568 lenses, favorited 312, and has created 358 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Zazzle 101 ... How to make a profit on Zazzle". See all my lenses
My Bio
Bonnie is a Giant Squid Organizer and the RocketMoms Organizer here on Squidoo. Interested in being a Giant Squid? Click Here to find out how!
She is also a digital artist, blogger and writer from Cleveland, OH. She loves Sociology, Pop Culture, the news, people, genealogy, 80's music and observing human nature. She hates cooked broccoli, ignorance, people who speed, elevator music & crooked politicians.
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