Special Lenstypes - Lens Templates - Squidoo Tips

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Learn How to Use Special Lenstypes Templates

Feeling stuck? Short of idea? Need an inspiration?

Then try out some of special lenstypes. There are many different lens templates. Be creative and try out something new. You can find it on the bottom of your dashboard "Cool Stuff". However there is not all of possible Special Lenstyps, some templates are hidden and I'm going to reveal some of it.

Advantages of using lens templates:
First of all your lens will be more attractive and more original. It can give you an inspiration, for example to run a debate or write a movie review. It make easier to categorise your lenses. For other people would be easier to find your page because it will be available to find in that lensype list. Easier to create because system will offer or automatically add basic modules to your lens.

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Duel Lens


This lenstype is specially for debates and duels. You may run a debate on any topic you want. Type in something you believe in, like, "Earth was founded by aliens," or "Britney Spears is definitely smarter than a dolphin," or "Evolution is a fact, gravity is just a theory."

 

SquidLit 



Run a book discussion. Write a book review. Earn a royalty.

Read about your favorite writers, books.

 

SquidVids 

Make Your Own TV Channel

Discover the best videos on your topic. Music videos, red carpet moments and celebrity snarks, DIY funnies, political punches and more. Cheer your faves to the top, jeer the worst. Or, add your own to the mix!

Type in a one or two word tag, like funny or get smart and we'll automatically build a page and find all the best videos on that topic.

 

The Ever Project 

Build a special lens with a special cool url like http://best.lensname.ever.com or strongest, biggest, dumbest etc. For example build http://tastiest.cake.ever.com etc

 

SquidFlix 

Get paid for writing movie reviews.

Enter a movie title and tell if you think it's the best of all time, or the outright worst movie ever. Then sound off in the debate. Did Han shoot first? Should Godzilla have been remade? Was Napoleon Dynamite really all that good? You decide.

 

SquidWho 

You can dedicatate lens for someone who is famous.

Or Type in the name of someone famous. You'll see the single best fanpage on your favorite writer, musician, movie star, business person or politician.
Even Michael Jackson, if you dare.

I think you're famous, too. Make sure there's a page about you!

 

SquidBids 

The place for trusted eBay sellers to strut their stuff, showcase their auctions and stores, and get more traffic.

Enter your eBay Seller or Store name.

 

Ink City 

Tattoo artists, enthusiasts, ink freaks, tattooed ladies, piercing fans, corsetiers, body mod devotees and the people who likes to look at them are welcome.

 

People Who Matter 

Sort of like Wikipedia, but about bloggers and others that have something to say. Use this Squidoo community to profile your favorite influencer. Add a feed from their blog, some of the books they admire (or have written) and write your own profile. And yes, it's totally fair game to write about yourself!

 

Photo Phights 

Put together a lens full of your favorite Flickr pics--on a SINGLE topic--and let people vote for the very best one on all of Flickr. What's the CUTEST puppy pic? The awesomest city shot? The most moving sunset? The sweetest wedding picture? We're talking Best in the World here, people.

 

SQUIDBOO! 

Build the scariest lens on halloween topic.

 

SquidKnol 

In a few minutes, you can build your own entry in the world's database of information.

 

Squid Sports 

SquidSports
Predicting the future, everyday.

Hey sports fans! We're through making predictions. Now it's your turn.

If you know who's going to win the World Series, or how many goals Beckham will score this season or even where your kid's little league team is going to finish, tell somebody. Better yet, dare them to make their own predictions. Just don't forget to gloat about your victories.

 

SquidZipper 

Welcome to the new hyperlocal project for finding (and sharing) absolutely everything you need to know about a zip code.

Here's your chance to be Mayor of your neighborhood and zip together pages about your favorite places, businesses and hometown heros. And a lot more!

Enter your zip code to get started.

 

TwttrStorm 

Ask a question of your Twitter followers and
easily gather all their answers in one spot.
Use TWTTRSTRM to...

* Stage a debate.
* Make a prediction. Then see who agrees.
* Ask for advice, feedback, nominations, recommendations. Gathered on one page, it's pretty handy.

Guestbook 

saritajain86 wrote...

Thank you for sharing this great info!

ReplyPosted July 08, 2009

julcal wrote...

THANK YOU!!! 5* a definite FAV, bookmarked on my computer and a Tweet!

ReplyPosted June 13, 2009

chass071775 wrote...

I'm new to squidoo and just happened to bump in to this one. This is a great lens, has lots of info. Thanks.

ReplyPosted June 11, 2009

mazbond wrote...

Great lens! Thanks for sharing the information, I didn't know about the templates.

ReplyPosted May 24, 2009

Sadheeskumar wrote...

Many information in one place. Well done. Five stars for your remarkable work.

ReplyPosted May 21, 2009

 
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