Squidoo - A Good Investment? Is It Really Worth It?

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Work From Home, Make Money Online - By Making Squidoo lenses

When asked, "is it a good investment to make Squidoo lenses?", or, "is it worth it to spend all that time on Squidoo?" - I answer "yes, it is a good investment for me!" I know how to make money online! I know how to work from home using Squidoo.com as a partner! I'll tell you about the best affiliate program, so you can create your own business of making money on the web.

My own investment is "time" - a good chunk of it, and worth every minute of it. But there is also another side to being a Squidoo lensmaster - playful, creative, educational. Thanks for stopping by!

Need expert tips on lens crafting? Get your FREE ebook HERE! This masterful Squidoo tutorial by PotPieGirl will show you every step you need to know for quick lens mastery! Go grab it - it's free.

My First Investment: Attention, Focus, Time... 

I started out as a newbie, noob, greenhorn, nobody...enough! A Beginner.

I don't remember how I landed on the Squidoo.com welcome page. Squidoo probably found me. On January 29th, 2008, I signed up for a free account and I started browsing some lenses. I clearly recall my excitement when I saw my own first lens develop quickly with our easy template system. I was hooked. I had found my platform for creative expression. And I had fun! Almost too much fun...

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Instant Free Educational Benefits - Truly A Good Investment! 

Every day, I've learned a lot of new things...

Because I'm a lensmaster on Squidoo.com -



I became much more efficient as an online marketer for my existing business.

I became familiar with basic HTML coding.

I've learned a thing or two about advanced HTML applications.



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I know how to insert an image with my text - at any size I wish.
Bavarian Squid Angel design courtesy of lensmaster Steve Thompson.

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  • I have a nice little blog with already a bit of Google PR.


  • I subscribe to a number of outstanding blogs by other people.


  • I know how to set up online stores on CafePress, Zazzle, etc.


  • I've acquired a basic understanding of Search Engine Optimization.


  • I find my way around in the social networking scene.


  • I'm socializing comfortably with a large number of online friends in the SquidU forum.


  • I have a huge list of resources available for almost anything I want to learn.


  • I found wonderful opportunities for helping other folks by sharing my knowledge and supporting their online endeavors.

All this, and more, happened within a few short months - and totally free of charge! How cool is that!

What Makes Me Very Happy Is -

Squidoo offers me a fantastic outlet for my creativity. I can express myself about things that are important to me and Squidoo helps me to make it look good for "the world" to see.

I am part of a generous community of peers. A visit to the SquidU forum is like a Sunday afternoon backyard BBQ, an evening at your favorite neighborhood bar, or a meeting with friends who are all on the same "mission" - to support each other and to have a good time doing it. Priceless - I'd say. Better'n VISA...

Squidoo Gave Me Wings To Fly! 

I'm tremendously proud of my badges and accolades...

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A Very Good Return On My Investment - Mentors And Squidoo Buddies 

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Friends and mentors are priceless! My dear Squidoo buddies have never let me down. I have a wonderful support group for my future on Squidoo.com!
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Oh, yeah - money!

It pays to be a Squidoo lensmaster. If you are serious about this venture, the royalties can add up to a significant monthly income. It takes some work, though - just like in real life. The sky's the limit, and the training is free. What a deal!

Ready to sign up for a free account?

Here's My Invitation For You - 

Become a Squidoo lensmaster!

It's free and it's easy. Really.

Come on in, please!

And here is my special welcome gift to you: A FREE Squidoo Guide with step-by-step instructions on how to create a Squidoo lens, by master lenscrafter PotPieGirl! Download your free ebook by clicking on the image!
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Sunrise - Investing In A Brandnew Day...

Dear Fellow Lensmasters: May We Have Your Opinion? 

What's your experience with Squidoo.com?

Are you looking for a source of income? Do you enjoy making lenses for the sake of creative expression?

Do you consider Squidoo a good investment?

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Yes, I'm happy with my returns!

Jewelsofawe says:

Sure I do!

Posted November 04, 2009

chicandsavvy says:

So far, I've been having fun. I'm a born writer that's a little lost at the moment. Squidoo has been a beautiful indulgence I've gifted myself with and the idea of having fun has gone completely over-the-limit big time to the stars. Just starting, but I may even be finding my way in life one lens at a time. (Thanks again CK, always an inspiration, 5*'s.)

Posted June 09, 2009

Evelyn_Saenz says:

Squidoo is a fun and easy learning experience. I have gone from total Internet ignorance to understanding a little html SEO and all kinds of other GeekSpeak while getting to know many, many wonderful,caring friends all along the way.

Posted May 16, 2009

ElizabethJeanAllen says:

I spend a lot of time on Squidoo. I like to make money, but I like to write more. Squidoo allows me to combine the two.

Posted May 14, 2009

JaguarJulie says:

Squidoo is a great investment for all the rewards of being able to express yourself, meet great lensmasters, and sometimes earn enough royalties to pay for the cat's boarding or maybe a new tire for your car! ;)

Posted April 22, 2009

No. What a waste of time...

 
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What You Should Read Before Buying Another Marketing Program 

Excellent Articles About Making Money Online

Independent writer examines the questions to ask about affiliate marketing ebooks.

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Nick's Testimonial About OneWeekMarketing 

This is so interesting!

Watch this video and then sign up for a free sample booklet of PotPieGirl's amazing new course in the module below. This will give you a good overview of her program to make serious money from home.
I bought OneWeekMarketing and I'm thrilled at the wealth of information, which will also make your lenses much more successful.

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http://www.squidoo.com/OneWeekMarketing-review One Week Marketing has changed my life...Just watch my One Week Marketing review and see how it can change yours too.

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This Is The Only EBook I Recommend For Creating Real Income Through Squidoo! 

I've bought several ebooks before - but this one is the best!

Many of you know our fellow Squidoo lensmaster PotPieGirl. She is one of the top earners on the site, and the most generous woman on the web.

But what's most important - she knows how to explain her success strategies, so even a web dummy like myself can understand them.

I've learned a tremendous amount about SEO and website design from her countless blog posts, lenses and articles.

  • Now she has published a course that contains everything she knows about "making real money with Squidoo".


  • I bought it as soon as I heard about it.


  • I trust PotPieGirl (Jennifer) with all my heart. She is honest, generous, and extremely talented as a teacher! And she started out knowing as little as I (we) do about the financial possibilities on the web. So, she really can relate...


  • She truly wants all of us to be successful on the internet.


  • That's why I recommend her course - actually 5 books! - to all my friends!


One of our top lensmasters wrote me this note:

"Dear Chef,

Last week I read your review/endorsement for PotPieGirl's e-book The One Week Marketing Plan. I bought a few e-books when I first started on Squidoo, but was very unhappy with what I got.

I really like your lenses and I believe you're an honest shooter so I took a chance and bought Jennifer's book. While I don't agree with everything she proposes, I learned a great deal. My lenses are more focused and traffic is up.

I would not have bought the book without your endorsement. I just wanted to say thanks."



Another lensmaster asked me for my "honest" opinion on this course. I replied to her:

"You can learn anything you need to know about internet marketing - for free. PotPieGirl did it. It took her about a year and a half, working her butt off every day, into the night.

This is where the value of this course comes in - we don't have to spend 18 months to research and study and fail and start over, etc., as PotPieGirl did. She gives us everything she knows in a concise form, with action plans and step-by-step instructions, so we can start immediately with our campaigns. Not bad, huh?

Even if you don't want to get too deep into affiliate marketing (like myself, as I'm building my own brand), OWM gives you amazing tips in regard to more efficient Squidoo lens building, so you get found better online.

PPG never says that it's an easy overnight success to make money from affiliate marketing. It takes work, time, and commitment. If you are willing to do the work, this course is a truly great investment. In addition, PPG is very accessible. You can always ask her questions, and she shares a lot of support through her blog. You won't find this kind of support with many other such products.

To sum it up - the cost of the course might save you a year's worth of work, if you're serious about making money online through internet marketing."



One of our most prolific lensmasters - a Giant100 Club member and a Squid Angel - hesitated on a purchase decision because she thought she might know most of the info already. My following thoughts convinced her of the true value of this investment:

"Sometimes, even though we know part of the offered program already, the insights and methods of a proven successful operator help us to "bring it all together" - our existing knowledge and new information.

We tend to get stuck with what we've learned on a certain path, leaving not much room for flexibility. You know how we sometimes need to get away from it all to gain a new perspective.

With OWM we have a proven method with exact steps to follow regardless of how our personal learning experience has pressed us into a narrow evolutionary path. For most of these steps we don't really have to think too much for ourselves but just follow the guidelines and "do the work".

The time we spend doubting ourselves, trying different methods, studying other people's instructions and recommendations, is probably worth much more and wasted in huge proportions compared to the relatively low cost of this course."



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