Get the most out of Squidoo's Amazon Modules
Squidoo's Amazon module can be used in a lot of ways. It can, obviously, feature books, toys, games, etc.
You can also modify the look with html, hyperlinks, and graphics.
Read on to see what features are available with examples.
Update:
Squidoo has added some variations on the basic Amazon module. Sample modules are included below.
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The Basics Part I
Title
Although it seems obvious, you want to have a title that gets the reader's attention. It could be the title of the book like in the next module.
Subtitle
This field is optional. For my example I used the author's name.
Module Description
Although this field is optional, it makes a big difference if you tell your visitors why you recommend the book.
Small is the New Big
by Seth Godin
Seth's newest book is a collection of essays from his blog and his Fast Company column. The entries are arranged alphabetically and not chronologically. So they don't need to be read in order. Read them backwards and you will still come away with new ideas for your business or other venture.
Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas
After reading Seth's book I am even more convinced that Squidoo is going to be REALLY BIG.
Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 12/02/2008) ![]()
List Price: $25.95
Used Price: $1.24
Usually ships in 24 hours
The Basics Part II
Pick Your Products
You can let Amazon pick the products to be displayed based on keywords you enter. Or you can choose your own. Personally, I feel more comfortable recommending items that I picked rather than deferring the decision to the Amazon search engine.
Display Options
The Small is the New Big module includes all of the display options which are
* Title
* Picture
* Rank
* Availability
* Release Date (if available)
* Amazon Price
* List Price
* Used Price
Some of these options may not be best for you. You can see in the module that there is almost too much information. Think about what your visitors really need and limit it to that.
Item Description
You can also add a short description of each item which is displayed in italics. Personal recommendation goes a long way.
Getting Fancy: Basic HTML and Hyperlinks
Basic HTML
The following tags are supported in the description section.
<b>Bold</b> looks like Bold
<i>Italic</i> looks like Italic
Adding Hyperlinks
Adding links in your description section can help visitors get more information about the items. The HTML for the link in the following module looks like
<a href="http://www.morrisinstitute.com/">Morris Institute for Human Values</a>
Harry Potter and Philosophy
The philosopher Tom Morris started out writing an essay for a friend about Harry Potter's courage. He couldn't stop writing and ended up with If Harry Potter Ran General Electric. It explores the philosophy that is evident throughout the Harry Potter series.
Tom also created the Morris Institute for Human Values "to bring a re-energized vision of philosophy into the lives of as many people as possible" especially in the business world.
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric: Leadership Wisdom from the World of the Wizards
Essential reading for leaders in any field.
Amazon Price: $17.16 (as of 12/02/2008) ![]()
List Price: $26.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
Getting Fancy: Adding Images
Pictures and More
You can also add pictures in the description field using the <img> tag. All you have to do is find an image hosting site such as photobucket. Upload your pictures and then link to them in the Amazon module. The image hosting site usually gives you the code you need.
The Speed of Trust

Stephen M.R. Covey is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center. Under his leadership the company's revenues doubled to $112 million dollars and his father's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People became one of the bestselling business books ever selling over 15 million copies in 38 languages.
Covey is the co-founder and CEO of CoveyLink, which is a consulting practice that helps leaders and organizations increase trust. The Speed of Trust represents over a decade of research and practice on the results of creating high trust organizations. Covey outlines 13 behaviors of trust-inspiring leaders.
The Plexo Module
The Plexo Module allows you to select several books to display. The cool part is that visitors can vote for their favorite items and even add their own.
All of the tools mentioned above will still work.
Fear-Less: Transcend & Break Through Fear
Transcend your fears and discover the courage to m more...0 points
Fear stops us from making meaningful changes in our lives. While our comfort zones might feel secure, they can often block us from manifesting our dreams. We all have fears, some more paralyzing than others. And often, we aren't even sure what we're afraid of or where those fears came from. They reside....
0 pointsHypnotic Writing: How to Seduce and Persuade Customers with Only Your Words by Joe Vitale
Discover the secrets of written persuasion!
" more...0 points
The Power of Outrageous Marketing -- Using the 10 Time-Tested Secrets of Titans, Tycoons, and Billionaires to Get Rich In Your Own Business -- Joe Vitale -- 8 Audio Cassettes in Clamshell with Booklet
The Power of Outrageous Marketing -- Using the 10 more...0 points
Life's Missing Instruction Manual : The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth by Joe Vitale
Bestselling author and marketing guru Joe Vitale o more...0 points
Amazon Spotlight
Amazon Spotlight allows you to highlight a single book or other product. The module description you are reading allows you to, perhaps, describe what is in the book.
For example: Clear Blogging illustrates with examples and interviews the power of blogging for individuals and for businesses. Bob Walsh also gives you the fundamental knowledge you will need to create a successful blog.
Clear Blogging: How People Blogging Are Changing the World and How You Can Join Them
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/02/2008)![]()
You also can insert an item description here. I like to put my own personal touch.
See page 290 to see what famous Squidoo lensmasters made it into the book.
Amazon Recommendations
Amazon Recommendations lets you choose a product and displays Amazon's recommendations for other products. A Plexo module is then created. Visitors can still add to the list and vote for their favorites.
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