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How to use the "A" Modules

When I originally started this lens, I was going to list all modules and how they can be used. But, after taking a closer look at how many are out there, (over 150) I realized that it would be an impossible task to try and display all modules in a single lens. Besides the fact that it would be huge and may not even fit in one lens, It would take forever to load. Readers don't want to search through that many items to find what they want to learn about. Then came the task of trying to figure out how to group them. When you visit the Modules feature in Squidoo, they are grouped by several different ways. Category, alphabetical, and so on. But, unless you know what it is you're looking for, it's difficult to find.

The purpose of these lenses is to show you what they will look like on your lens and how to set them up. So, I've decided to create one lens for each of the modules by "First Letter", or in some cases, several letters, depending on the number of modules that would be included. This lens will be all about modules starting with the letter "A". So, browse around this lens and maybe you'll just find one you didn't know was there or didn't know what it would be used for.



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What is the About Me Module about?

The About Me Module is all about you

People like to get to know the lensmasters. Place this module on all of your lenses and let them get to know you.

First, give your About Me module a title. Never leave the default title on any of your modules.


Second, add a subtitle. This is optional, but it is one of the places google will look at.


Third, give your module a description. Add a little something extra that is not in your bio


Fourth, choose which items "About You" you want to display. There are 4 boxes you can choose to show. I have checked all four on this one so you can see what they will look like. The last option allows you to Edit your Squidoo profile settings.



The four boxes are:



  • Show default profile picture. Checking this box will display the profile picture you have uploaded on your profile page.

  • Show my Squidoo "automatic" bio. Checking this box will display the default bio that tells your visitors when you became a lensmaster, how many lenses you have rated, how many you have favored, how many lenses you have created and your top ranked lens.

  • Show my custom default bio. Checking this box will display the bio you entered on your profile page

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  • Show my 5 featured lenses. Checking this box will display the featured lenses listed in your profile.




Below displays how the About Me Module may look on your lens. This one has all items checked.
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The Amazon Module and what can it do for you?

Adding The Amazon Module Can Bring More Profits To Your Lens

Use the Amazon module to add products available on Amazon that are relative to your lens. Make sure they are relative. People visiting your lens are here because they are interested in the topic. If your topic is about cheese, don't link to products about horses.



There are two ways to choose products from Amazon.


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Once you have added your Amazon Links, or let Amazon pick and added your tags, click on the Display Options tab. The Display Options tab allows you to choose how to display your products.
The following options are available:



  • Title

  • Rank

  • Release Date (if applicable)

  • List Price

  • Picture

  • Availability

  • Amazon Price

  • Used Price

  • Use Thumbnail View? (Yep or Nope)

You can add up to 5 items per Amazon Module. Want to add more? Add another Amazon Module.

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This is the Amazon Recommendations Module

Select a product and let Amazon offer additonal suggestions as a Plexo

Enter a book or DVD or any other product available, that you like, (make sure it is relative to your lens topic) and Amazon will show up to 5 similar items your lens readers might also like. The readers get to rank the recommendations and/or add their own recommendations.
There are 4 tabs you need to look at and make decisions on.
My List


  • Choose your product type. Choose from 19 different topics, such as books, popular music, DVD, tools, toys, etc. or All Products.

  • Enter the link or Amazon ASINAfter finding the product you want to add, make sure you are on the "Buy" page and copy and paste the link to the module. Click on the Help me to find a product link to search Amazon products.

  • Number of products to displayChoose from 1 to 5 products for Amazon to recommend and display.


Sharing


  • Share It!Sharing your Plexo allows people to subscribe to it via RSS, add the list as a widget on their blog, or add it to their own lenses. You will et full credit, more votes and traffic back to your lens.

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  • Don't Share It.Choose this option if you don't want to share your recommendations. People will be able to vote on it, but only from your lens.


Submissions


  • Let People Contribue!Letting people contribute allows those who view your lens to add their own recommendations to be voted on. You can choose when to let their submissions show in the list, Right Away or Ask Me First and/or you can have squidoo send an approval email for the pending submission (Yep or Nope).

  • Don't Let Anyone Add to My List. Selecting this option will allow people to vote, but not add their own recommendations.


Display


  • How many items to you want to show in our Plexo? If you are allowing others to add their recommendations, choose the maximum number of items you want to display on your lens.


  • Use one line previews for item descriptions? (Yep or Nope)

  • Show thumbnail images for products? (Yep or Nope)

  • Allow down voting? (Yep or Nope)



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This is the Amazon Spotlight Module

Use this module to "Spotlight" a single product from Amazon

Do you want to show off a product from Amazon? First, make sure it is relative to your lens. Give the Module a name. You never want to leave the default module name. Add a subtitle, a little more information about the product. In the description, add a bit of information about the product you are spotlighting.
There are two tabs to input information after the description.
Pick Your Products

  • What single Amazon product do you want to spotlight? The easiest way is to click on Help me find a product. Enter the search criteria and pick your product from the list. The ASIN will display in the product field.

  • Why is this worth spotlighting?Enter a reason why you want to spotlight this product. Maybe you've used it before and think it's a great product. Tell your readers why.


Display Options

  • What product info do you want to display on your lens? You can choose to display the Title, Rank, Release Date, List Price, Picture, Availability, Amazon Price and Used Price.

  • Use the Thumbnail View? Yep or Nope

I Squidoo, Do You?

I Squidoo, Do You?

by: Susan52 on Squidoo

Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $0.99
Used Price:

This is where you tell your audience why you think this product is worth spotlighting.

Release Date: 07/19/2010

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This is the ArtByUs Module

Display Art by Real People In This Module

ArtByUs is an Art Auction site people use to sell their Art. If you know the username of the persons art you want to display, enter it in the ArtByUs.com username. If you don't know a user name and just want to display random art chosen by ArtByUs, leave it blank. Then choose the number of items to display and the Update Frequency. That's it!!!
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This is the Amazon MP3 Module

Select MP3 downloads from Amazon

You can select MP3 downloads of songs or albums that are relative to your lens topic. You can earn money for yourself or your favorite charity when purchases are made by a customer clicking on the link and buying the download.

Add your title and subtitle. Give a description of the downloads you are featuring. If you know the Amazon ASINS, you can add them. If not know, click on Help me find them and enter search criteria. Select an item or items from the search list.

You will not be able to see the selections until you publish your lens. But don't worry. If they aren't what you wanted, you can come back and edit your selections.

This is the Amazon Search Module

Select Amazon products based on your lens topic

You can list amazon products that are relative to your lens topic here. If your customers want to see more, they can search Amazon from your lens. If they click through and buy something, you earn money for yourself or your charity.

Enter a keyword or phrase to search for Amazon products. Choose a product category, or leave at the default "All" to show all types of products relative to your search criteria. Select how many products you want to display. It's that easy!!!

Note: You won't be able to see the products until you publish your lens. But, don't worry, if you need to change your search criteria, you can always come back and edit this module.

This is the Amazon Voting Plexo Module

List your favorite sites and let readers vote on them.

The Amazon Voting Plexo lets you get your readers involved in your lens. List your favorite sites here and let your readers vote on them. You have the option to let them add their own favorite sites, also. There are 4 tabs that give you options on how to share, submit, display, and list your voting plexo.

My List - Let Amazon pick your list by adding tags to search or pick your own by selecting specific products you want to show on your lens. Remember to pick topics or add tags that are relative to the topic of your lens.
Sharing - Sharing your Plexo allows people to subscribe to it via RSS, add your list as a widget to their blogs (giving you more exposure), and add their own lenses to your list. You always get full credit, more votes and traffic back to your lens. If you choose not to share, people will still be able to vote on your Plexo, but only from your lens.

Submissions - You control what people can and cannot submit. You can let people submit their contributions Right away or ask you first before allowing submissions. You can send an approval via email for pending submissions, or you can not let anyone add to your list. It is all up to you.

Display - Choose how many items you want to display. You can choose to display all items, or in increments of 5 up to 25. You can also choose to use one line previews for item descriptions (Yep or Nope), Show thumbnail images for products (Yep or Nope) and allow down voting (Yep or Nope).

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Add this widget to lenses if your topic is about astrology love forcasts

The Astrology Love Scope Widget will give your readers information on Astrology Love connections for the current day.
Add a Title (Never leave the default title), a subtitle and a description.

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