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From the lens BigGirlBlue's Favorite Modules.

This is a good way to finish off almost any lens. But I don't think every single lens needs one. If there is absolutely no other interaction on the lens then it definitely helps to involve the reader.

Guestbook peeve: Lensmasters who leave a lovely comment and then tell me to visit such and such a lens that has absolutely nothing to do with my guestbook topic. If it's a cooking lens I don't want to hear about your mortgage lens. Take it on faith that if you leave a comment on someone's lens that the lensmaster will click on your name, pick a lens title that interests them and return the the comment.

So what are you waiting for? Sign my guestbook. If you have a favorite module lens then be sure to link to it in the comments.

  • LewesDE Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:47 am | delete
    Nice lens. Interesting reading!
  • sousababy Jul 25, 2011 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Thanks, I still haven't tried some of these modules. Good to know your thoughts. Take care, Rose
  • Heather_Todd Mar 12, 2011 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Awesome lens ,Thanks for writing such a good post
  • Heather_Todd Mar 12, 2011 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Awesome lens ,Thanks for writing such a good post
  • DaveStone13 Dec 27, 2010 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    I liked a lot of this and learned from it. I'm sure I will use it as a reference. One note I would add is that I like "My Lenses" much better than the RSS option. It's more flexible, and since my top rated tend to change little, it lets me user other options, like recently updated and even alphabetical order.
  • imolaK Nov 14, 2010 @ 3:04 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing this lens. I found a lot of helpful ideas in it.
  • VickiSims Jul 10, 2010 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens!
  • Sylvestermouse Jun 4, 2010 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    I am now laughing at myself! I had no idea there was a wikipedia module! Yes, I would say I am still learning something new about Squidoo almost every day. Thanks!
  • dc64 May 25, 2010 @ 8:58 am | delete
    A unique approach to this type of lens...I like it.
  • LoKackl May 17, 2010 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Very helpful basic information. SquidAngel Blessed.
  • davidstillwagon May 2, 2010 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    great information about modules and lots of great links
    thanks
    5* and fav'd it
  • d-artist Apr 26, 2010 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    very cool and informative lens! 5*
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 25, 2010 @ 6:11 am | delete
    I love the blackbox module for accents, but its the text box that I use the most. You cna do 101 things with it and that's what makes it fun.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • Wednesday_Elf Apr 22, 2010 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    I'm still learning about all the different modules available. I knew (and have used) the Featured Lenses module, but have been wondering how others were able to list lensmasters pictures. I did not know there was a Featured Lensmasters module. Thanks for this module review. It was a good reminder of ones I knew about, and now I've learned about one new to me :-).
  • Susan52 Apr 22, 2010 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    The Text with Big Picture module is a new favorite of mine. I especially like that we can now include "alt" text for our picture as well as include a clickable link. Very nice, new feature! I'm with you on black black boxes. Black is very elegant and works well on lenses. As for featured lensmasters, well when I got to that section I was surprised to see myself there! Thanks for including me as a favorite!
  • southshoretees Apr 17, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
    My favorite is the flickr module and the Black Box. They both help to visually break up lots of text, and they make the lens more appealing.
  • JaguarJulie Apr 13, 2010 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    My favorite has always been the Amazon spotlight module and I'm hoping for its cousin, the eBay spotlight module soon! And, to make it even better, it became a sidebar widget and I am now in widget heaven!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 14, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    My favorite module is the Black Box.
  • azpoppy Aug 21, 2009 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    Thanks for the introduction to the modules; this is great advice for people new to Squidoo (like me). :-)
  • Bici Parker Aug 12, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Great tips, Moe. I like a lot of your favs, too. I like the video mode better than YouTube, and I also find the sticky note fun -- especially since I have them ALL over my house!
  • KatPriebe Aug 12, 2009 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Good Advise for me...the newbie! And I am so amazed at the Cat in the water video. I am going to have to send this one to my daughter. Her cats are her babies and this will floor her!
  • guitar-for-dummies Jul 17, 2009 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Not so crazy about the Sticky note thing as not much room to type. Other than that, great lens.
  • CreativeArtist Jun 16, 2009 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    Nice information.
  • BigGirlBlue May 12, 2009 @ 10:14 am | in reply to AcidRefluxFacts | delete
    I just checked and the video is working fine so I'm guessing it's your computer and not the module. And the video is from Youtube by the way.

    Some reasons for the video link not working on other lenses: The person who uploaded took it down or youtube took it down.

    I highly recommend using the contact form to let the lensmaster know that the link is no longer valid so they have the opportunity to change it like any other dead link.
  • AcidRefluxFacts May 12, 2009 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Good info! But I've noticed that when lenses include video modules, most of the time the link is broken (see your module above - no video!). If I were to use a video module I would first try to find a website that would allow me to copy videos (from Youtube or whatever) and host them myself. Like Photobucket does for pictures. That way, you know the video will always be there. I'm not sure there is even such a thing as video hosting. Guess I'll find out! - lol -

    4 stars ... would have given 5 but for the broken video link!
  • daria369 Apr 21, 2009 @ 5:30 pm | delete
    I'd never think of making a lens on Squidoo modules although it's obviously a great guide for many. Congratulations on creative idea and great lens! :)
  • mysticmama Feb 22, 2009 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    Thans for the info, it was very helpful to a newbie like me
  • freddi Jan 31, 2009 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Informative lens, especially for a newbie like me. 5 stars.
  • spirituality Jan 26, 2009 @ 4:29 am | delete
    I agree totally on the amazon spotlight module - I hardly use anything else for sales via the squidoo platform these days. I don't use the amazon plexo much: most visitors can't vote or add something anyhow.

    Since you asked: here's my lens about modules I use: Squidoo modules to spice up your lens.

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