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What things have you tried to improve your Amazon modules? What questions do you have?

  • deckdesign Feb 28, 2011 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Thanks for providing a clear and concise Lens with good examples.
  • grandmamarilyn Feb 17, 2011 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    I have learned so much from your lens. I now know more how to use some modules.
  • tipsanddeals Feb 14, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Thanks for your ideas.
  • greencurator Feb 13, 2011 @ 6:54 am | delete
    Amazon sure helps supplement your squidoo income. Thank you for sharing the basics.
  • ashley227 Feb 12, 2011 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Great tips. Thank you
  • ashley227 Feb 12, 2011 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Great tips. Thank you
  • Mellony Feb 12, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Very , very useful lens !Well done !
  • JeremiahStanghini Feb 11, 2011 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    Never noticed this lens before... Good tips for using the amazon-module!

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • dawnsantiquesandmore Feb 5, 2011 @ 10:27 am | delete
    I use this module. I didn't realize I could add links to the description. Thanks for your help.
  • ShirleySunshine Jan 26, 2011 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Great information! I love shopping on Amazon, and this is a great help, thank you!
  • dawnmichael Jan 23, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Thank-you for the great information, and now I have to go back into my article and play around with the options, now that I know they are there...lol
  • miaponzo Jan 18, 2011 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Great information.. so much! I love the Amazon module
  • LannaW Jan 12, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    I am pretty new at Squidoo.com. I was looking for ways of how to use Amazon modules at its max and I found your lens. Thanks for writing this up. Congratulations to your success!
  • stuhaynes Jan 11, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    This is very useful, thanks
  • Bea_Gabrielle Jan 9, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    I will definitely try these! thanks for sharing!
  • greenspirit Jan 8, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    I'm off to make my amazon modules look better...a real help thank you.
  • Manjurul Jan 8, 2011 @ 5:37 am | delete
    Great tips!
  • Hopecore Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    do you have to achieve a certain level in order to put up amazon recs? i'm unable to find how to do so on my lens
  • gbaggs2 Jan 6, 2011 @ 12:13 am | delete
    I'm kicking myself for not exploring Squidoo's Answer Deck more. Great lens
  • reeniad Dec 29, 2010 @ 5:59 am | delete
    thanks for the sharing
  • jonart Dec 28, 2010 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Great source of information. Thanks for the lens. :)
  • maston Dec 20, 2010 @ 11:03 am | delete
    thanks for lesson...
  • fbaum818 Dec 16, 2010 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Great lens. Really puts it together & describes how a good lens can be made better with Amazon modules.
  • tembrooke Dec 14, 2010 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Interesting! I wasn't aware of some of these techniques. Blessed!
  • Helenee Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Oh, I just wanted to let you know, though: being a real newbie, I would have liked more step-by-step instructions, like screenshots or a. go there, b. do that, etc - you get my point. Nevertheless, I still think I can find my way in applying your advice. Thanks again!
  • Helenee Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    It's always great to learn new possibilities in using the standars tools and modules provided by Squidoo ...and this is a really useful one! Especially for a rookie like me :-)) Thanks.
  • MarkUpshaw Dec 9, 2010 @ 12:56 am | delete
    I like this lens. Clear and concise.
  • sukkran Dec 8, 2010 @ 4:22 am | delete
    thks for the useful tips
  • TWOnline2 Dec 7, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    good info
  • sha2 Nov 26, 2010 @ 5:23 am | delete
    Hi boredofeducation

    really useful information about Amazon, trying to make money and donating to some of charity but its rather difficult, thanks for the great information, will try to use it.
  • Nov 25, 2010 @ 10:38 am | delete
    Geez I dont want to come across as a complainer, but every day I have to connect Facebook on my Squidcast. There is a Share Page Meebo bar at the bottom of each page, only Twitter works on it. In fact I love Twitter because its so simple and there has never been any connectivity problem with them, but I cant hang around twitter all day.
  • Nov 25, 2010 @ 10:25 am | delete
    This is so discouraging : (, all my lenses stats claim I dont have amazon and ebay and I most certainly do and all my lenses Guestbook module does not include the Facebook connection and I have no idea how to connect it. In fact I have been congratulated on a Facebook Firestarter, but it hasnt started yet. :(
  • Nov 25, 2010 @ 10:14 am | delete
    I've just checked the ebay link on "http://www.squidoo.com/bonvoyage1000-bus-opportunity" but the Stats claims "eBay Orders. Sorry, you don't have any eBay orders from your lens yet.". Why is that? Those ebay links have been there a long time? It seems I am getting nowhere! Where can I get someone to check my lenses, there seems several problems between the server and my lenses. :(
  • Nov 25, 2010 @ 9:50 am | delete
    I am sorry but I have got amazon links on my lens "http://www.squidoo.com/life-as-it-was-meant-to-be-", but its Stats says I don't. So it seems there's no point placing amazon on my lens if its not going to show. Granted there is no ebay on the lens, I shall try it now and if that doesnt show, where can I get help? Also my Guestbook feature does not work because Facebook is disconnected on it. I discovered by deactivating Facebook all the links turned off, this makes me think Squidoo is connected to facebook somehow.
  • gonzalezdenise Nov 14, 2010 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    Great information for creating a more desirable lens. Thanks
  • FreeActorsResource Nov 10, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    There are so many useful books, ebooks and tools that I'd like to get to my readers. It has been hard picking and choosing just a few so that people aren't overloaded..
    I actually took a bunch of my posts and lessons and made a page with a free domain using http://www.website.ws/gfiscale ...

    its PERFECT so i wonder if I could put the amazon modules on the page too.. hit me up if you know how. I really like the ranking module that is great! Thanks for the help.
  • howel Nov 10, 2010 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    I also want to thank you. It is openeing up a whole new world for me.
  • AllyVuitton Nov 10, 2010 @ 10:12 am | delete
    I haven't really got much money out of Amazon - well, if I'm brutally honest, none at all -, but hopefully this lens will help me. Thanks!
  • bakerwoman Nov 9, 2010 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great tips.
  • jgall34 Nov 5, 2010 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    great ideas to maximize the amazon module, i will try some of these
  • BurgerHat Nov 5, 2010 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Very helpful tips on the Amazon module! Thanks!
  • louiswery Nov 3, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Helpful lens. Thanks!
  • MattWell Oct 26, 2010 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Do you make royalties on all of these modules, if sales are made?
  • Prosperity09 Oct 26, 2010 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Thanks for simple ways to improve my amazon module to get better results.
  • Nesli Oct 19, 2010 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Thank you for putting all the diffrent modules together. I just started and I actually want to know how we add out own amazon associate links in the modules.
  • Asinka Oct 18, 2010 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Nice lens, I will use it to improve the Amazon listings on my first lens!
  • maston Oct 13, 2010 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    great info for new idea
  • Gloriousconfusion Oct 12, 2010 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    Very useful tips to follow - after 73 lenses I have only just discovered how to add Amazon ads to the right-hand side. I have never tried the Amazon recommendations - didn't even know there was a module for that, so will try it, as I find their recommendations are really rather good and relevant.
  • JollyvilleChick Oct 11, 2010 @ 12:43 am | delete
    I've found the Amazon Recommendations module difficult to use. I couldn't modify my search terms after I entered the initial product. I'll stick with plain 'ol Amazon module !
  • GabrielaFargasch Oct 10, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
    Thanks for all the helpful information. I will try them all............
  • sheilamarie Oct 9, 2010 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Thanks for this info. I will need to "spruce up" some of my Amazon modules.
  • Antonette13 Oct 2, 2010 @ 1:11 am | delete
    Thank you for the infos. :)
  • Momsbusy247 Sep 12, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Thank you, these are all great ideas
  • HalIoween Aug 30, 2010 @ 3:41 am | delete
    I didn't know some of the things that you share in your lens. Thank you very much, I learn something new today :D
  • avon50 Aug 26, 2010 @ 6:38 am | delete
    why do I come up empty when I let ebay or amazon pick the items
  • vallain Aug 16, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete
    This is a help, as I wasn't comfortable using the plexo and the Amazon recommendations. Mostly I use the Spotlight.
    Your additions of links and photos and a nice box around comments should really show the books or products off well.
  • bryce808 Aug 14, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips man! I guess I better get to maxamizing my Amazon Modules!
  • osotomayor Jul 30, 2010 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Great lens, thank you so much for all the valuable information
  • topshop Jul 30, 2010 @ 4:01 am | delete
    I dislike amazon
  • writeonbro Jul 19, 2010 @ 4:51 am | delete
    Thanks for the cool tips on improving the look of the modules.
  • WeirdStuff Jul 8, 2010 @ 7:13 am | delete
    I missed Amazon spotlight modul, but it seems it has a great potential
  • umeshupadhyay Jul 5, 2010 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Great lens full of ideas............... keep it up
  • JaguarJulie Jun 14, 2010 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    I am so digging the Amazon modules ... what questions I have would pertain to the Amazon Search and why it can be so buggy? It is SUCH a really cool module that can really complement the other Amazon modules on a lens page.
  • spiritartist Jun 9, 2010 @ 9:02 am | delete
    A lot of great tips here!
  • SandraRose Jun 8, 2010 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    Good helpful ideas here!
  • Andy_2010 Jun 2, 2010 @ 8:22 am | delete
    thanx for the info on amazon module, very helpfull
  • mich1908 May 11, 2010 @ 10:45 am | delete
    I am so glad I came across your lense. I did not know how to use the Amazon module. Thank you for the information. 5 star definitely!
  • bakerwoman May 3, 2010 @ 1:07 am | delete
    I like the large Amazon images some lensmasters used. There are not too many how-tos about this. Great tips on this lens, though.
  • stacy_mcdaniel Apr 15, 2010 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for sharing. Amazon is awesome.
  • happynutritionist Apr 14, 2010 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips...I love Amazon...just made a purchase yesterday through a lens on Squidoo...a new bird feeder and a couple of dresses...you can get or sell anything on Amazon!
  • Pukeko Apr 14, 2010 @ 7:51 am | delete
    Lots of useful information here. Thanks
  • cschocolatier Mar 31, 2010 @ 11:36 am | delete
    Thanks for the tip. I am a newbie, so any info always helps!
  • CaljacksCollectibles Mar 26, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    I've tried to add the amazon module and after I filled it out clicking on Amazon Picks, etc. and then click save I keep getting an error message. Not sure what to do?
  • CaljacksCollectibles Mar 24, 2010 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    I tried to add the Amazon module and when I click on Save this appears:
    There was an error connecting to the Amazon web service. Please try again. Sorry, there are no results available from Amazon.
    Why is that?
  • FrankGual Mar 19, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Thank you for many Amazon ideas. I'm still trying to figure it out, this really helps
  • World-Energy Oct 31, 2009 @ 6:57 am | delete
    Thank you. There is more to Amazon modules than meets the eye.
  • JuneMary Oct 26, 2009 @ 6:41 am | delete
    Much useful info. Thank you.
  • theherbivorehippie Oct 24, 2009 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Such a helpful lens! thanks so much!
  • JuneMary Oct 23, 2009 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    Good explanations of WHAT each one does BUT Saying WHAT a module will do, is NO USE unless you say HOW to do it! I tried to make the Amazon module work last night and the part I wanted to fill in wouldn't work. There were no instructions anywhere. I gave up wasting my time. Very frustrating.
  • dr12040 Jul 4, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Did you ever figure it out? Every time I try to add an Amazon module, I get an error message that it couldn't get to Amazon. Need help with instructions also.
  • AndyPo Oct 21, 2009 @ 4:19 am | delete
    Very useful. Thanks
  • iggy7117 Feb 18, 2009 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    good tips, I learned something else about modules. Thank you
  • MikeMac Feb 17, 2009 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    Some very good insights on using the different Amazon modules. Thanks.
  • Betsi_Goutal Feb 9, 2009 @ 10:43 am | delete
    Thanks so much for all this cool info, I have lots of idea for how to use HTML with the Amazon modules now. The one thing you didn't mention though is how you got those cool orange borders in your modules - could you add that to the lens, please?

    Lensrolling and favoriting this lens. :)
  • emarketingcoach Feb 9, 2009 @ 1:21 am | delete
    thank you very much) i've learned a lot from your lens, couldn't figure out some details untill i read what you wrote.
  • argyll2002 Feb 3, 2009 @ 3:39 am | delete
    I am still new at squidoo and have found you lens extremely helpful. Many Thanks.
  • AlishaV Jan 29, 2009 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    I really like how you spotlighted just one book and made it look so very nice. Thank you for the info!
  • mbgphoto Jan 29, 2009 @ 11:13 am | delete
    I have been trying to use Amazon, but you have given me some great ideas. Thanks
  • SammySpam Dec 24, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    thankyou so much! very helpful in getting my amazon module working how i want it to. :)
  • msavad Dec 24, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
    i've been adding amazon stuff, but i'll have to try out some of your recommendations thanks.

    ---Mike Savad
  • CarolSue Dec 22, 2008 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    good ideas. I have been working hard at promoting my lens, cant say I have had much sucess as yet, but am hopeful. All the free and useful info on squidoo is a big bonus!
  • JackieHowie Dec 19, 2008 @ 4:27 am | delete
    Really great tips here thank you very much 5 out 5 for you
  • broker1 Dec 17, 2008 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    Very good info, thank you for your time. I just did my 2nd lens and now I see i should add more from Amazon.
  • NorDac Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Nice tips Thanks
  • Jenysie Dec 16, 2008 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    Great module, never thought about adding pictures to the subject of the amazon module!! THanks!!
    5*****
    Sincerely,
    Jenysie
  • Susan03 Dec 7, 2008 @ 10:17 am | delete
    I really appreciate all the information here. I'm new to Squidoo, and this really helps. Thanks much!
  • Dec 7, 2008 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Thanks! I'd love to maximize my sales with these tips.
  • packman57 Dec 4, 2008 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing this great info. Well Done! 5 *'s
  • Celticozarkian Dec 3, 2008 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the great lens. I'm new at this and there are some GREAT points here. Awesome lens!
  • Shirishb Nov 29, 2008 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    The ideas presented are great I was just adding selection by Amezon.

    Now I will display Amezon products artfully on my lenses.
  • ANDRI Nov 29, 2008 @ 8:59 am | delete
    thanks for the explanation
  • Vacation-In-My-Head Nov 22, 2008 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for the Great Info!! 5***** for me, and I am joining your fan club
  • Vacation-In-My-Head Nov 22, 2008 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for the Great Info!! 5***** for me, and I am joining your fan club
  • matt423 Nov 20, 2008 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Top module, loads of information. 5 star
  • matt423 Nov 20, 2008 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Top module, loads of information. 5 star
  • Summercandy Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I'm also a Newbie. I'll be adding this lens to my favorites! 5*
  • irinag9 Nov 13, 2008 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing with people your skills about Amazon, it's great!
  • Happiegrrrl Nov 6, 2008 @ 7:18 pm | delete
    In my lens titled /www.squidoo.com/rock-climbing--finding-partners">Finding Rock Climbing Partners, I spontaneously came up with an idea as I was adding an Orbitz travel module!

    In the Orbitz one, I promoted the idea of going on a climbing trip(and suggested an appropriate destination). Then, I followed with an Amazon module and suggested guidebooks about the destination.

    So - my two modules are sort of working together. Maybe this is an "old standard" for experienced lensmasters, but I can tell you I was quite pleased with myself when I got the idea!

    Now, I am going to think about using some of the ideas you mentioned in this lens to make my Amazon sections even more inviting.
  • timthom1 Nov 2, 2008 @ 6:19 am | delete
    enjoyed it thanks 4 the info 5*
  • mjohns2839 Oct 30, 2008 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    I need one of these!
  • MichelleH Oct 21, 2008 @ 6:43 am | delete
    Great info on the Amazon modules! Things that I never would have thought of
  • JustAls Oct 13, 2008 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Again, I come to this lens for more tips! thanks again!
  • Joan4 Sep 30, 2008 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Very helpful. I had never thought about updating that module! Thank you!
  • DAMIND Sep 28, 2008 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    I am a newbie to Squidoo and I can grab some of your great information to build my next lens. thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    You've got 5* and add to favorite too.

    http://www.squidoo.com/moneyhints
  • Kingmz Sep 27, 2008 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    Great module I learned a lot and gave you a 5 star rating.
  • JustAls Sep 27, 2008 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    This is an extremely helpful module!!!
  • Mayflowerblood Sep 27, 2008 @ 8:07 am | delete
    lol, that's how you use these modules. cool!

    Bryan from Mayflowerblood
  • marsha32 Sep 26, 2008 @ 8:55 am | delete
    I'm printing this out in hopes that it will hep me to understand more. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
  • marymc Sep 25, 2008 @ 7:43 am | delete
    I am learning, I am learning, I am learning. Thanks to lenses like these that educate.
  • DAMIND Sep 21, 2008 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I am a newbie to Squidoo and I can grab some of you great information build my next lens. thanks for sharing your knowledge.
  • InspiredWritingResearch Sep 21, 2008 @ 1:52 am | delete
    I just saw an amazon book I want to buy on your lens lol! Thanks for the info,faved,your opinion also appreciated on my lens amazon display?
  • daria369 Sep 18, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    I love finding straight answers to my questions... Thank you for sharing! :)
  • Susan52 Sep 18, 2008 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Even Giant Squid SquidAngels need a review on the basics. I re-learned something new on this return visit and will be leaving a blessing in return! Thanks!
  • awesomepair Sep 15, 2008 @ 12:55 am | delete
    It's nice lens! I have now a picture on how to do it!
  • MizLigia Sep 12, 2008 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Fantastic suggestions. Certain something to think about.
  • EricStifel Sep 2, 2008 @ 9:12 am | delete
    I'm really starting to love it, if you don't know something, there is a Lens that will educate you. He He He Thanks for the great information about Amazon and how I can incorporate it in to my Lens.
  • RochelleHansonMusic Aug 31, 2008 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Awesome! THANKs for posting this lense :-) I will incorporate some of these tools in my modles for sure!
  • djeneralee Aug 30, 2008 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    I never knew how creative you can be with this module. Many thanks...there is so much Squidoo has to offer, there are loads of information but sometimes you get a bit confused as to what works best.
  • Maripa Aug 30, 2008 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    O I did everything sooooo wrong,
    well I guess I have a lot of work!
    Thanks for a big eye opener!
  • BeautifulDreamer Aug 29, 2008 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    I'm glad I visited your lens! I learned from you and also from boredofeducation, above!
  • Tiddledeewinks Aug 28, 2008 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    Amazon is one of my favorite modules to use. You can see that on my many lenses! Thanks.
  • A_RovingReporter Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Great lens! Opens one's eyes to the possibilities of the Amazon modules.
  • miragana Aug 21, 2008 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    I like your lens. It is very informative. The quality is impressive. 5*
  • boredofeducation Aug 21, 2008 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Adoley,

    I tried to contact you to answer your question. But I couldn't find an email...

    So here it goes:
    You don't need to use your amazon affiliate code anywhere in the module. Squidoo has its own.

    If you have followup questions please let me know. If you don't want to post your email you can use the contact me button.
  • marymc Aug 19, 2008 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    A zillion thanks for responding. Watch me shine, thanks to you.
  • boredofeducation Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    You don't need to set up your own amazon associates account. Squidoo takes care of that. You do need to have your own paypal account so Squidoo can pay you!

    And make sure your profile is correct under payment settings.

    I hope that helps.
  • boredofeducation Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Update: the ... represents the text I want to use.

    For more CSS tricks see:
    http://www.squidoo.com/css-tricks
  • boredofeducation Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    I use this html around the text

    <p style="border: 3px solid #f90; padding: 16px;">...</p>
  • marymc Aug 19, 2008 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Great article. I'm relatively new here. Used the Amazon module for the first time today. Do I need to add an associate ID or is just using the module sufficient for getting paid?

    Thanks for a really great lens.
  • marymc Aug 18, 2008 @ 6:30 am | delete
    I've read tis excellent how to several times and its beginning to finally 'sink' in. I haven't used Amazon module yet but this is a new week and I am determined to make it work. Thanks for this really well written lens. One ques--how do I put the colored boxes around the text?
  • MT Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:37 am | delete
    This is a great lens. Even after all the reading about Squidoo I have done, some of the things you illustrated I had never found.

    I can't wait to start using them.

    Gave you 5. Very informative
  • annetteghallowell Aug 13, 2008 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Thanks for the clear explanation of the Amazon modules. I have them in my lenses, but I haven't made any money from them. Now I need to go back with this information and see what I can do to make them better! 5* favorite!
  • triathlontraining Aug 12, 2008 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Wow! Very nice job on this lens! Definite food for thought. I've had a few sales, but I'd like to see more come through. Thanks
  • boredofeducation Aug 9, 2008 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    Rachel,

    If you use the Squidoo modules, you don't need to have your own affiliate account.
  • HighWrites Aug 9, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete
    Hey,

    Thanks for the tips!

    Please could you explain how I can earn points on my Amazon Affiliate account by posting recommendations within lenses?

    Cheers!

    Rachel
  • WritingforYourWealth Aug 9, 2008 @ 3:01 am | delete
    A classy looking module and some great information!
  • SemperFidelis Aug 8, 2008 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Nice work on this one Damon!
    Blessed by an Angel today! :o)
  • shynab56 Aug 7, 2008 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    I like this...really great!
  • charlesgrimes Aug 7, 2008 @ 6:47 am | delete
    Very helpful. I'm updating my lenses now!
  • boredofeducation Jul 30, 2008 @ 12:48 am | delete
    I am flattered.

    But I'm not Seth...
  • Increase-Online-Traffic Jul 29, 2008 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Hi Seth,

    Great tips laid out in a really practical and easy to follow layout.

    Clean!

    Thanks,

    Doug
  • happy-jack Jul 29, 2008 @ 5:00 am | delete
    Thank you for your lens, people starting
    tend to leave descriptions and and titles
    with less information than is good that
    is no up set in the short run yet will slow
    them down over time so yes its great that
    with Squidoo you can go back and fix those
    things and be on the way to spreading the
    word and getting your work done. This lens
    is great work and worth every work, just not
    enough of this type of help.
  • OhMe Jul 26, 2008 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    I sure learned a lot reading this lens. Thank you. 5* and favored
  • Tiddledeewinks Jul 25, 2008 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    Thanks mucho for the help here! I gave you 5 *'s!
  • ginabower Jul 24, 2008 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Great and Thanks for the information. I'll need this on my next lens.
    http://yourneedtoknow.com
  • youhavegottobekidding Jul 21, 2008 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Thanks for all those tips. I could really use them.

    Love your Lens. 5 stars for you.
  • BABYKITTY Jul 20, 2008 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Great information. This explained how to use a couple of the modules I wasn't sure of.

    Thanks!
  • globalwriter Jul 20, 2008 @ 11:09 am | delete
    Hi,
    I have learned a lot here!
  • Cash-Gifting-Mentors Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:12 am | delete
    Great Lens!!! 5 Stars. Good tips on Amazon Module Basics.
    Please visit and rate my Cash Gifting Lens ~~
    http://www.squidoo.com/cashgiftingempire
  • KonaGirl Jul 15, 2008 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for the tips. They have been most helpful.
    Big Island of Hawaii
  • ebay-grandma Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:54 am | delete
    It is good to see the examples - I really didn't see the purpose of the Amazon Spotlight but I like the way you showed it.
  • AdamTaha Jul 13, 2008 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    nice lense. I just hope someone does a new Video Tutorial, step by step, no cutting, but step by step. Others are kind of outdate due to change in Squidoo. Anyway great lense mate!
  • Spook Jul 11, 2008 @ 5:12 am | delete
    Still can't figure out how to get images apart from one picture of myself
  • Serenity_Prayer_Gifts Jul 10, 2008 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Great suggestions! Thanks much! :-)
  • WesJefferson Jul 9, 2008 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Great lens. I was wondering the best way to feature Amazon on my lenses. This definitely points me in the right direction.
  • Karen_Knight_Bennett Jul 9, 2008 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Thanks for your tips!
  • makingamark Jul 9, 2008 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Thanks - you answered some queries I'd had
  • Georgina-Sweeney Jul 4, 2008 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Thanks for the tip about adding images - I wanted to do that but had no idea how!
  • ThomasC Jul 3, 2008 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! My favorite is the Amazon Spotlight module. I love to get fancy using that module! Great Job! Stars and a fav!
    ThomasC
  • Gandree Jul 3, 2008 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for the info. My lenses are doing fairly well but I can see ways to improve them. Still looking for that first Amazon sale.
  • Images_Magical Jun 28, 2008 @ 2:38 am | delete
    Nice break-down on how to use the module effectively. The "tips" can make a big difference. Best to you and your lens.
  • 8Redrose Jun 27, 2008 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Hi, Thanks for all the great tips. I'm new to IM and Squidoo, So ther is much to learn. I will definately try some of these. 5 stars!
  • Joan4 Jun 21, 2008 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Great information! Thank you! I can see some changes I need to make right now!
  • lhiller Jun 19, 2008 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Great info. 5* from me. Thanks
  • JAV010 Jun 16, 2008 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Thanks for this great lens 5 stars from me and if you can please visit my lenses Thanks again
  • wkguerrjr Jun 12, 2008 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    Thank You for the wonderful information. I am going to right to my Lens and try some of your suggestions. Thanks for your Help.
  • Jun 10, 2008 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    This is an awesome guide on how to maximize amazon modules. Thanks.
  • wana Jun 8, 2008 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Great resource. You did a great job showing how to maximize amazon.
  • Gandree Jun 5, 2008 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    Hi, I guess I didn't realize there were so many ways to display Amazon. Thanks for the tips.
  • InspiredWritingResearch Jun 4, 2008 @ 2:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for the suggestions - I go along with most of them! (especially TMI) I'm off my other favorite London on a Shoestring resources! 5 stars.
  • BusyQueen Jun 4, 2008 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    5*****
  • konsum Jun 2, 2008 @ 7:39 pm | delete
    Thanks for the informative lens. I have not read your lens before I wrote my first lens about coffee grinders, but I have used some of the techniques you suggest:

    The titles should hopefully catch attention (e.g.: "Top 3 burr coffee grinders from Amazon").
    All the products are hand-picked.
    I write a bit of an introduction for each Amazon module giving people some advice about selecting the product that is best for them.
    For each product I write why I recommend it - highlighting the strengths and sometimes also weaknesses of that particular coffee grinder.

    I find the last point probably the most important. Well, I have not made any sales yet - but then again I didn't get that much traffic so far.
  • BusyQueen Jun 1, 2008 @ 2:04 am | delete
    5 *****
  • bjslapidary May 26, 2008 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Great lens. Some good advice. 5*s and more..
  • dkland May 22, 2008 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    I am new to Squidoo and really enjoyed your lens. Thanks!
  • alteredkat May 21, 2008 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Useful tips - thanks!
  • TheresaMayhew May 20, 2008 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise. What a great example of offering value. I'm sure you're richly rewarded for your efforts to help other people.
  • richramalho May 17, 2008 @ 12:39 am | delete
    Great Lens!!! 5 Stars. Great tips on amazon module basics.
    Please visit and rate my Visalus ~~
    http://www.squidoo.com/visalusreview
  • Karen_Knight_Bennett May 16, 2008 @ 6:50 am | delete
    Great lens. Thanks for the good advice.
  • QuantumTraveler May 12, 2008 @ 7:19 am | delete
    Thanks for your lens. I am definitely going to use some of your suggestions.
  • kiwisoutback May 7, 2008 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Excellent work! I agree, recommendations are the best way to optimize the Amazon module. Thanks for the tips!
  • BeCanDo May 2, 2008 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Very useful - I didn't realise I could do so much with the amazon module.
  • chickendumplinchick Apr 30, 2008 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Great lens. Well written and very informative. 5 Stars. Thanks for the help!
  • Necessary Apr 30, 2008 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for this important information. It really does make a difference.
  • joebloggs Apr 29, 2008 @ 6:50 pm | delete
    I like this lens, good information
    Thanks Joe bloggs
  • Global_Peace Apr 27, 2008 @ 9:21 am | delete
    My heart is racing...five stars...see my lens and post ur opinion
  • DimitriPreacher Apr 23, 2008 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Very good info, thanks...
  • WIA_EXPERT Apr 19, 2008 @ 5:22 am | delete
    Thanks for the valuable sharing, this is real cool and effective stuff. Great Job.
  • RinchenChodron Apr 16, 2008 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! Very helpful. Thanks.
  • Kheng Apr 15, 2008 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Gee, thanks for the information. I'm just starting and this will definitely help me!
  • Necessary Apr 14, 2008 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    What would I do without you - Thanks!
  • Dogs-B-Fit Apr 10, 2008 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Great help thank you
  • beeobrien Apr 5, 2008 @ 5:04 am | delete
    Thanks for the useful information.
  • SimpleJ Apr 2, 2008 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for providing so much useful information and actionable tips on your lens.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Mar 29, 2008 @ 6:55 am | delete
    Good information-very useful.
    Thanks
    Liz
  • JimtheButcher Mar 27, 2008 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Great information! I will definitely use your ideas. Thanks!
  • CarolSue Mar 24, 2008 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    good tips! It is nice that squidoo'ers help each other!
  • sonia5880 Mar 21, 2008 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Thanks for the pointers! It really helps to have lenses like these when your new to squidoo :)
  • Stephene Mar 16, 2008 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Thks for useful information.. i like your lense very much.. i hv bookmarked this lense and joined your fan club.. (^o^)
  • mee2k7 Mar 15, 2008 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Really useful, thank you!
  • Beaddoodler Mar 15, 2008 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Thanks. It does help. I'd hate to spend the time looking for books I think will enhance someones understanding of my page and then leave something out. ;(
  • EasyW Mar 15, 2008 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Thanks for these useful tips!
  • TheHappyMom Mar 14, 2008 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Super information. Thanks a lot. I'm new to Squidoo this year and enjoy all the help I find here.
  • poddys Mar 14, 2008 @ 10:21 am | delete
    This is great help on how to use Amazon in Squidoo. I'm way behind - didn't realize you could do so much. Going to think up some new ideas over the weekend and put them into operation. Hopefully my earnings will increase as a result - and yours too :)
  • CarolW44 Mar 13, 2008 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Really useful, thank you!
  • boredofeducation Mar 12, 2008 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    If you're using the Squidoo money making modules, you don't need an affiliate ID for any of the sites--including eBay. The transaction is recorded using Squidoo's ID and then you get 50% of Squidoo's share.

    I hope that helps.
  • Beaddoodler Mar 12, 2008 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    Great Information! I'm new to blogging, squido and all that.
    One question. I know you have to have an affiliate ID to receive royalties from e bay sales referred by your site. Do you also need an affiliat ID for Amazon.com?
  • StacymomBiz Mar 6, 2008 @ 1:41 am | delete
    I'm new on Squidoo and this is going to help out!!

    Thanks!

    -Stacy
  • Mike_Stokes Mar 4, 2008 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Great info, thanks! I'll certainly be utilizing some of your tips on my lens. Mike Stokes Baton Rouge, LA
  • driewe Mar 3, 2008 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Good tips on using Amazon. I will be adding this to my favorites.
  • moviestarstyle Feb 16, 2008 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    wonderful resource. thank you!
  • Susan52 Feb 14, 2008 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Doh! I didn't know that! Golly, there's always something new to learn on Squidoo. Thanks!
  • scrapperkare Feb 13, 2008 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Love it! You've given me more good ideas for my amazon module--thanks! Am enjoying reading through your lenses . . . keep up the educatin' for us squidoo lovers.
  • RinchenChodron Jan 31, 2008 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    I agree with LogCabinGuru - I struggle to get the ISBN # off the amazon site.
  • pixie637 Jan 26, 2008 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Great lens. I will be coming back!!
  • ShortSaleRealtor Jan 23, 2008 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    great lens 5 stars 4 u
  • fotos4web Jan 14, 2008 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Very Useful Lens - thanks for doing it.
    I put a spoiler on my Jack The Ripper lens like this :
    To see what is hidden click on your mouse and run the cursor over the hidden text ..

    Walter Sickert and some stuff you'll have to read !!

    Which is great for film reviews,book endings etc.
    That's at :
    Who Was Jack The Ripper
    Keith (no it wasn't me !)
  • boredofeducation Jan 14, 2008 @ 8:26 pm | delete
    LogCabinGuru:

    I've always had better luck finding the books myself and entering the ISBN number. The Amazon search feature never seems to find what I'm looking for.
  • TheSunAlsoRises Jan 14, 2008 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    i can't seem to get any content to display in my Amazon module. Perhaps my parameters are too refined?
  • tally Jan 14, 2008 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Hello,
    This is a very useful and informative blog you have. I am always looking to learn new things that will help me blog better and get traffic and visitors to my blog/site. I will be checking back to see what new things you have added. Please go and take a look at my blog, January is National Tea Month. I would really appreciate it!!!
    Warm Regards,
    Tally Green
    www.healthywomencafe.biz
  • LaraineRose Jan 12, 2008 @ 3:42 am | delete
    Thanks for your help. I'm a Newbie. ***** from me.
  • EvieJewelry Jan 5, 2008 @ 7:18 am | delete
    Thanks for the info. I plan to use it
  • HealthBug Dec 25, 2007 @ 2:30 am | delete
    Good work to get anyone started with amazon module. Hope to visit again.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Dec 18, 2007 @ 11:36 am | delete
    After reading your lens I started using html to make the pictures bigger.
  • tonyab Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Good info! I will use it - thanks! 5 stars. :)
  • Knowles Dec 13, 2007 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Im amazed! with what we can do for our amazon mods...thanks for sharing
  • Showpup Dec 7, 2007 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
  • knewf Dec 7, 2007 @ 7:58 am | delete
    thanks for the tips! I'll use them
  • Trudih Dec 3, 2007 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge about promoting Amazon products and using basic HTML. It's all very useful information.
  • Cercis Dec 2, 2007 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Excellent! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. I honestly never thought of highlighting just one book!
  • KonaGirl Dec 2, 2007 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    Great lens with useful information to help more Squidooers. 5 stars
  • GuyHenri Dec 2, 2007 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Interesting
  • davidhoward Nov 28, 2007 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Wow! This is very helpful info. I have added this lense to my favorites.
  • durrob Nov 17, 2007 @ 8:44 am | delete
    I wil work on my amazon module, thanks
  • NoAvatar Nov 17, 2007 @ 5:08 am | delete
    What have I done to improve my amazon module?

    I selected the the best looking dvd's by hand (the auto function didn't work well for me)
    My site? Shaunthesheep on Squidoo
  • Nov 16, 2007 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    To answer your Q: I place amazon plexos underneath related text modules so that when visitors are finished reading, they are immediately presented with options to learn more. See an example at Women In Business
  • MyKidsInheritance Nov 16, 2007 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Okay, I'm taking my newfound knowledge from here and building a whole lens about my Amazon superstore.
    5 stars!
    Melissa
  • FoamNFurnishings Nov 14, 2007 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Very Interesting thank you
  • davidhoward Nov 14, 2007 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Great info. Thanks
  • weddingsontheweb Oct 11, 2007 @ 8:08 am | delete
    I agree with JulieH910, I think pulling your own amazon listings would be a great feature, With ebay's rising prices I think more individuals will be jumping on Amazons ship really soon.
  • Sep 22, 2007 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Great information! I only wish there was an Amazon module that could pull our "own" listings like the one for Ebay does. Anyone know how to make that happen? Thanks!
  • Susan52 Sep 9, 2007 @ 8:13 am | delete
    Thanks for the lesson. I also like using the "display thumbnails" option in some cases where a neat horizontal line of products fits well, such as in the SquidWho layout. Featuring one item and then showing five thumbnail alternatives in the module below it can look nice and give more choices.
  • Janice2you Sep 9, 2007 @ 7:30 am | delete
    Thank you. I've bookmarked the information and will be using it to improve my lenses. This should be a must read for new or advanced Squidoo members.
  • Sep 5, 2007 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Thanks for the info. It is something everyone can use to make their lens better. 5 stars and a lensroll.
  • JaguarJulie Aug 29, 2007 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    I personally TRY to always include an Amazon module in my lenses, but once in a blue moon it will seem that I just can't find an item even searching all the products. It does seem that the Amazon module has been improved to deliver more relevant products. Thanks for this great lens!
  • webseitler Aug 22, 2007 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    This is a great way to illustrate what you can do with Amazon! Love it. ;) My favorite way to use Amazon would have to be the backwards way I used it on my MSG lens--to promote foods I was criticizing. ;) Obviously, I'm not looking to sell anything off that one, unless people just can't resist! Ha!
  • LibbyGudzdesign Aug 22, 2007 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    i've used my amazon module to show a few of my favorite cd's that inspire me while i create my handmade greeting cards. no one has purchased them through my lens, though!
  • Hokeysmoke Aug 15, 2007 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Who knew you could do so much with an Amazon module? this is one of the reasons I come to Squidoo, you find some many interesting bits of info-thanks for this.
  • aeddan1 Aug 14, 2007 @ 11:38 am | delete
    How do you make the links for amazon module??
    tnx-aeddan1
  • starsam Aug 7, 2007 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    Yes, I' adding small comments to items, make the list look better and explains the visitors what he's actually looking at.
  • KCStargazer Jul 28, 2007 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Damon- Splendid lens - super info! Clear and concise. Thanks for demystifying the Amazon Module. We're thrilled to welcome you and your lens wizardry to the Pimp My Lens: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks Group!
  • Claymation Jul 12, 2007 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    THANKS FOR THE TIPS!
    How is my lens maximized?
  • sara08852 Jun 30, 2007 @ 6:58 am | delete
    Hey, thks for the info. I was just thinking about adding an Amazon module to my lens.

    This may sound a little weird but I find the picture on your bio really intimidating :)
  • rms Jun 18, 2007 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Thanks for all of your help! 5 stars!
  • craftpatterns Jun 18, 2007 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Great idea for a lens. Rated 5 stars.
  • Terraform Jun 16, 2007 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Thank you for the helpful information!
  • faria Jun 16, 2007 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    very usefull lens thank you for all this infos
  • Horseangel Jun 15, 2007 @ 4:37 am | delete
    Great info-thank you !
    :)
  • YKRandall Jun 13, 2007 @ 4:44 pm | delete
    Thank you. This is very helpful
  • Margaret_Schaut Feb 6, 2007 @ 12:00 am | delete
    Excellent resource for newbies and all of us. Thanks, Damon!
  • thefluffanutta Feb 2, 2007 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    There's also the new Amazon Plexo module, which allows visitors to add and vote for their own Amazon items. Great for the Top Games, Books, Movies, Cameras, etc.

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