50 Ways To Use Squidcasting

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What the heck is Squidcasting? No it's not fishing for Squid! It's the awesome new interactive tool from the Squidoo HQ team. In a nutshell Squidcasting allows you to interact and react with your fans and fellow Squids. Check out my 50 Ways to Use Squidcasting!

50 Ways To Use Squidcasting! 

Go on, try a few...you'll love it!

  1. Ask people to add to your Plexo.
  2. Tell them why they need a barbed wire toilet seat.
  3. Give them new HTML tips.
  4. Send them your resume.
  5. Spout off about who you think is the worst actor Ever.
  6. Share your passion for travel.
  7. Ask a question...How do I get the mustard stain out of my jacket?, Was there a second shooter?, How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop? This is a great way to start a Duel.
  8. Tell them the weather in Willoughby, OH.
  9. Show off your mom's Rice Flour Brownie Recipe.
  10. Review a book.
  11. Introduce yourself.
  12. Start a conversation...Why is the sky blue?, Who really coined the phrase "Rock & Roll"?, Did you ever own a pet rock?
  13. Tell them what you're selling on ebay this week.
  14. Announce that your favorite presidential candidate won the Iowa Caucus.
  15. Share your favorite charity.
  16. Announce a movie opening.
  17. Invite people to submit lenses to your Blog.
  18. Share a business plan.
  19. Don't SPAM people!
  20. Give them a news update.
  21. Discuss your favorite musical genre.
  22. Start a Poll.
  23. Be a tour guide...tell people your favorite places to visit.
  24. Critique a restaurant.
  25. Jump start a campaign.
  26. Help people build a lens.
  27. Showcase a video showcase.
  28. Give them the latest party tips & ideas!
  29. Fight crime.
  30. Promote your blog.
  31. Share your wish for change.
  32. Suggest gift ideas relevant to your lens.
  33. Share a holiday tradition.
  34. Ask a TV question...Who's your favorite Brady?, Why did people call John Boy "John Boy"?, Was Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa really bald?
  35. Start a Duel.
  36. Share your vacation photos and give people tips on how to take better ones.
  37. Ask for advice...about your wedding dress, your mother-in-law or how to deal with a nasty neighbor. Then start a Plexo and have people vote for their favorite answers.
  38. Give some advice...on how to Install a Car Seat, Play Electric Guitar or Make a Profit on Zazzle.
  39. Share your hometown.
  40. Show off your fashion knowledge.
  41. Get a date...Just kidding, I think.
  42. Spread the word about helping those in need.
  43. Teach people how to Grow Bonsai Trees, Sew, Make Lemonade, Make a Sundial, Plan A Girl's Night In or Find Unclaimed Funds...OK you get the picture.
  44. Promote your book or CD or YouTube Video.
  45. Ask people to "Save the Date".
  46. Keep them updated on your favorite sports team.
  47. Start a fight. Ask people if Smoking should be banned in ALL public places.
  48. Make people aware of why Polar Bears are so cool!
  49. Invite people to your a new group.
  50. Recommend a book.

Got a good way to use Squidcasting? 

Submit your idea below and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

Announce Your Latest Lens.

22 points

Annoy your Fanclub!

10 points

Announce Your Updated Lens.9 points

Wish them a happy holiday

if you can tie the holiday to your lens7 points

Let everyone know your dog had puppies!

2 points

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How do you like the Squidcasting tool?

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rjgats says:

Awesome!

CCGAL says:

I only started using it recently; I like it a lot!

glassjubo says:

I haven't really used it as I'm not sure who to send things to? It seems as though it is a good tool so I'll give it a thumbs up.

5starbaby-com says:

As a graphic designer who focuses on birth announcements/life's special moments, I see Squidcasting is a great tool...thanx for highlighting it so well.

jc1971 says:

great idea to promote your lenses

rudyxx says:

I found the tool to be very helpful. I especially like the "50 ways" to use squidcasting feature. Easy to read, easy to follow instructions.

sqmeyer says:

its great you guys have done a good job

blue22d says:

I love it. It is so easy to let fans know you have a new lens to share. Thanks for your ideas. Now I know there are more than one way to use a cast.

cjsysreform says:

Yep, I'm a fan of the Squidcast. Lately I've been using it to link to modules within my lenses, in order to create more backlinks. I've also used it to update my group members on our ranking, what's going on, who's new, etc.

lennie382 says:

Looks like a journey rather than an event

Blah!!!!!!

sqmeyer says:

great you guys have done a good job

Dean-ReviewGuy says:

You can only use it if you have a fan (Duh!)

dressupgames says:

Great

says:

Seems like a great tool but it does seem like it will take a bit of time and forethought.

Tutupetunia says:

Hmmm! This requires thought - I've worked hard on my lens and in spite of all my efforts, very few people have visited it. I've already done a squidcast without effect. What am I doing WRONG? I feel as though I am staring into my own navel!

Stoun says:

nice

tobybeavers says:

Show Me The Squid!

EelKat says:

I'm kind of torn on this. On one hand I like it, because I get updates from my fave Squidooers, and I can let my own fans know when I've made a new lens; but on the other hand it takes time away from other things I could be doing.

Rajays says:

Another place to check often cause I am fan of so many. more work :) I am way to addicted as it is. Squidoo me crazy :)

Frankster says:

I agree with N376. I'm already Squidooing in my sleep! LOL

 
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Tipi wrote...

Excellent lens! I've only had one person say I seen your squidcast and came over to see your lens. - I must be doing something wrong! :D
Susie

ReplyPosted June 28, 2009

CCGAL wrote...

Great lens! Learned a lot from reading and then examining it closely.

ReplyPosted June 28, 2009

blue22d wrote...

Excellent job. Five big stars and a lensroll.

ReplyPosted May 02, 2009

Ramkitten wrote...

So far, I've only sent Squidcasts when I've created new lenses, never when updating or for any other reason. Perhaps I might try it here and there for som of the reasons you've suggested, but I want to be careful not to overdo.

And while, I'm here (besides leaving stars behind, of course :) ), I wanted to say thank you for your comment on my "Hiking My Way To A Novel" lens. I'll follow the link you left and look into the Giant Squid program. I appreciate the vote of confidence.

ReplyPosted April 03, 2009

Dkprincess6 wrote...

I like this lens. I've just started the Squidcasting. I hope I don't bother my fans (all 8 of them) too much. Make that 7, I'm my own fan.

ReplyPosted February 12, 2009

 
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