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THE GIANT SQUIDS 100 CLUB (and how you can become one)

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Who are the Top 100 Club?

 

The Top 100 Club is for Lensmasters who have created over 100 quality lenses here on Squidoo!

They are the best of the best. These top notch lens masters are known for their superior lens making abilities, mentoring, charity work and all around helpfulness.

You're likely to spot them on the Top 100 Lens Rank list, blogs and the SquidU Forum. Many of them are also Squid Angels and Citizen Squids.

Sound interesting? Good, because we are always on the lookout for more members.

Read on for more information about how your can join the Top 100 Club Ranks!

SOME QUICK FAQ'S 

Or, frequently given answers!

1. Yes, you must be a Giant Squid in order to apply for Top 100 Club status. Trust me, you'll learn a lot as a Giant Squid and there is not reason to rush yourself to make 100 lenses right off the bat. This gives you a little time to enjoy yourself as a Giant before you head to the next level!

2. Yes, we let new people into the program quarterly.

3. Yes, you could ask other Giants for input and advice along the way.

4. Yes, the lenses need to be together in just one lensmaster account.

5. Nope, Groups don't count toward Top 100 Club status. Groups and lenses are such different animals. The best Groups are about leadership and curation (letting only the best, most relevant lenses in), often run by a team. Whereas the best lenses are independent efforts at organizing the best content, ideas, recommendations, links and products on your topic.

NOT A GIANT YET? 

We've got a lens just for you!

WHAT THE TOP 100 CLUB GETS 

You continue to get all the benefits that come with being a Giant like: access to the "Secret" Blog, Gold Stars, your shot at making The Giant Squids Top 100 list, the special dashboard, first crack at our coolest new tools and features, but you also get:

1. A special Top 100 Badge for your lenses.

2. A 20% lensrank boost for any (single) lens you choose.

3. There's a few more, but we like suprises so you'll just have to get into the Top 100 Club to see what they are!

WHAT THE TOP 100 CLUB GIVES IN RETURN 

Mainly, inspiration.

Squidoo allows people to build a world of creativity, knowledge and fun. The Top 100 Club has the power to share this information with the world!

Being in the Top 100 Club puts you in the Squidoo spotlight and allows you to be a leader through your lenses, blogs and charity work both on and off of Squidoo.

This can be a big responsibility, but it can also be a tremendous amount of fun and very rewarding. By being a leader you are able to give back to the Squidoo community in ways you never imagined.

WHEN WE'RE ACCEPTING NEW PEOPLE INTO THE TOP 100 CLUB 

Quarterly

The next deadline for admission is December 31st, 2008.

HOW DO I BECOME A TOP 100 GIANT SQUID? 

If you think you've got 100 super-duper lenses, shoot us an e-mail at: 100club@squidoo.com and we'll take a peek at what you've been up to.

SEE SOME GIANTS IN ACTION ON... 

The Giant Squid Community Showcase

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THE TOP 100 CLUB ARE OFTEN SEEN ON LENS OF THE DAY 

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Guestbook 

Pixelrage

Just found out this existed, today. I guess I keep learning something new every day here :D

Posted October 02, 2008

spirituality

I am on my 100th lens. Now's just hoping they qualify.

Posted September 29, 2008

MobyD

I just published lenses 99 and 100 today. They're both Celtic music lenses, which means I now have 48 Celtic music lenses and video showcases. I'm not going to stop at 100, though. I've got plenty of ideas for more lenses!

Posted September 25, 2008

lisadh

Great info. I'm aiming for the Top 100 Club and now know what perks to expect. (And all I wanted was the shiny new badge.

Posted September 23, 2008

Gordon_H

I already knew something of the Top 100 Club...but I certainly know a lot more now! I'm sitting on 99 lenses. I better get going if I hope to have any chance of making this elite group this time around.

Posted September 10, 2008

Tiddledeewinks

I've got 100 lenses now, but have to still publish 12 of them. Hooray! Almost there. This is exciting. One of my kids is over 300 lenses and one,two or maybe three more are on the way to become a Giant Squid! WOW! We're definitely a Giant Squid family!

Posted September 08, 2008

mrsjordanjr

Hello Bonnie. Thank you for this information. I'm so glad I saw the blog posting. :D

Posted September 08, 2008

JustAskLeah

Hi Bonnie -- THANK YOU for all this great information, it is really helping me learn how I can learn to be a great contributor here.

Posted September 03, 2008

Jewelsofawe

Cool lens! I featured it on my personal lens so I can keep coming back and work on becoming a 100 clubber! How very cool! 5* and fave!

Posted August 30, 2008

makingamark

Thanks Bonnie - now all I have to do is convert my WIP drafts to lenses! ;)

Posted August 23, 2008

ThomasC

The perks are very nice! Being a Top 100 Club member is uber elite!
ThomasC

Posted August 21, 2008

Tiddledeewinks

I just made Giant Squid and now I'm going for the 100 Club! I've got over 80 top lenses so far, so I think I'll make it by Sep. 30th.

Posted August 08, 2008

flowergardener

Whew.....think I'll make it! Had to come back here and check of the date. Thank God it's Sept.30, and not Sept 1. 9 to go and 6 WIP.

Posted August 04, 2008

gkygrl

Awesome! Gives me a good goal to shoot for!

Posted August 01, 2008

XP

Just passed the 100 lens mark ... hope to have many more by Sept. 30!

Posted July 31, 2008

flowergardener

I'm getting inspired! Finally! Been in a schlump, but I think I'll try for the 100 Club this Sept. It will be fitting, I think ;) Became a Giant Sept 07, and hopefully a 100 Giant Sept 08. Got 26 to go.

Posted July 16, 2008

Barkely

Great info resource:)

Posted July 09, 2008

KimGiancaterino

On top of things as always! Thanks, Bonnie.

Posted July 06, 2008

boredofeducation

Great Idea!

I hope it's ok to post this... I made a lens linking to all of the Top 100 Giant Squids profiles at: http://www.squidoo.com/top100giantsquids
If you're one and you want me to link to your lensography just let me know.

Posted July 05, 2008

EverythingMouse

Thanks for putting this together so quickly Bonnie. This is going to answer a lot of questions for people wanting to be in the Giant Squid 100 Club.

Posted July 04, 2008

Comfortdoc

Bonnie
Thanks for creating the page! Now it will be much easier to find the information on being in the Giant Squid 100 Club.

Posted July 04, 2008

Comfortdoc

Bonnie
Thanks for creating the page! Now it will be much easier to find the information on being in the Giant Squid 100 Club.

Posted July 04, 2008

JaguarJulie

Bonnie -- GREAT idea for a lens! I know many giants have asked about this information, as well as other lensmasters. Very topical.

Posted July 04, 2008

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