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  • Big_Joe Apr 18, 2012 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great tips. The information in this lens is just what I needed.
    Liked and Blessed.
  • Annamadagan Mar 23, 2012 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing some awesome tips. I love writing lenses that I can be proud of. Angel Blessed and featured on my lens.
  • nira-dg Feb 7, 2012 @ 12:42 am | delete
    It's a great lens. l wish to see other lenses of yours and get an idea about for mine. Thanks for sharing helpul info.
  • fullofshoes Jan 4, 2012 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    great lens! very helpful and full of good stuff, thank you.
  • Jun 18, 2011 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Hi Bakerly. I'm Sami. I joined Squidoo yesterday & have written a lens,but it says that it's a WIP,& I need to work on it to make it more attractive. Now I think that I've made it as much attractive as I can make. Would you please take a look at it & suggest me how to make it featured? And I've one more question. Will all the new lenses be a WIP every time I publish a new one?

    Here's the link to my lens :

    http://www.squidoo.com/how-can-i-seeread-and-write-bangla-clearly-in-my-web-browser
  • coylejb May 25, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Is it possible to combine lenses? I have two that are so similar that I'd like to make them one lens, now that I'm beginning to get the hang of this! Thank you for all your helpful advice.
  • mypotlpeople Feb 24, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
    I'm guilty of pressing the publish button before I spell check but I am getting better at it. Thanks for the resource links on improving lens content. I think I need to brush up on my grammar.
  • Helenee Feb 10, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
    I would like to ask you a question about my intro module in my latest lens on "Saint Valentine's Day: Teaching Your Kids To Be Lovers" (no spam, nor either shameless promotion, I really DO want an honest opinion). You can find the lens at http://www.squidoo.com/saint-valentine-day-for-kids . Of course, I have already read about Introductions at SquidBlog, but I'm still undecided. You see, I included a paragraph in the intro which seems like being a little off-topic, and I wouldn't want to commit such an error. On the other hand, it is not really irrelevant (or, at least, I think so), as it is used for example's sake; PLUS I intend to use it later on to link to a future lens on St Nicholas. What I want from you is to take a look at it and tell me if the said paragraph sticks out badly, or if the intro flows smoothly, or... well, anything else you can think of. Thanks a lot. I'll be waiting for your answer.
  • Barkely Feb 11, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Helenee~ It all depends on what you want to get from the lens. If the message you have in the opening paragraphs is important to you, leave it. On the other hand, you have to think about what you want Google or any other search engine scanning your page will think it's about. If you're worried the opening paragraph is off topic, you can always move it down in the lens so you don't confuse the search engines. In the end it's entirely up to you! If you don't think the paragraph flows into the rest of the lens, maybe it's a good excuse to make a second lens on a similar topic, and link the two together.
  • Helenee Feb 18, 2011 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Barkely, thank you so much for the advice. I will certainly take it into serious consideration - after all, I know that my intro needs some optimization for Google and I w.i.l.l do that. One thing I'd really want to have is your opinion as a h.u.m.a.n reader: does the little digression bother you as you read along, does it confuse you in any way, or does it help get my perspective through? Thanks again :-)
  • greenspirit Jan 8, 2011 @ 8:38 am | delete
    thank you for the writing resources...all new to me and very welcome.
  • Nightowl_John Dec 2, 2010 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    I admit that I struggle when it comes to the writing part. It is certainly what slows me down. Thank you for these great tips.
  • sideways1 Nov 26, 2010 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    Barkely,

    I need some help adding a citation to my lens. Does the lens have an "app" for that or do I do it manually?

    thx

    Chris
    www.squidoo.com/what-determines-a-wines-price
  • emerald125 Nov 17, 2010 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    fantastic tips here... I did not know Elements of Style was online - my copy is almost falling apart - thanks for showing me that.
  • howtocurecancer Oct 19, 2010 @ 12:59 am | delete
    I've created till now some lenses, but now I can revise them. Good tips you have here, thanks.
  • Sep 14, 2010 @ 7:06 am | delete
    nice and informative lens .Thanks for the good read

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    Best Business Directory
  • snafu448 Jul 30, 2010 @ 11:59 am | delete
    Good job,this lens helped me so much.
    Thanks, Steve Ray
  • CNSQ Jul 1, 2010 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    I have a question? I have a lens which is about an online game and I have checked my articles using duplichecker.com to which it found no duplicates yet my lenses are now block because the have "duplicates"
  • MiriB Jun 17, 2010 @ 2:58 am | delete
    Hi Linette,

    wonderful lens. The resource tips are very helpful and useful also for other off-line work as for ex. translations :)

    Have a wonderful day and happy writing....
  • WindyWinters Jun 7, 2010 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Thank you for your tips and resources. I have learned so much from your lens and I've bookmarked this lens for future reference. This is the best content on content that I have seen. I'm always stuck when I'm given a topic so your ideas will come in very handy. Thanks for being a content mentor!
  • EasyW May 27, 2010 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    Hey there, I have some questions about the content. I have read some lenses but couldn't find straightforward answer to my dilemmas, Can you please email me - I really need to discuss few things with you. Thank you very much!
  • whitemoss Mar 22, 2010 @ 3:41 am | delete
    I agree- everything I read makes me realise I still have so much to learn. Lots of help here, thank you.
  • d-artist Feb 24, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    great information and help here...I still have a lot to learn..
    Now, I want to make sure there isn't a spell check on squidoo, right? cause when this was mentioned in SquidoU Review "spell check is your friend" I thought OMG squidoo has spell check???
  • eclecticeducation Jan 23, 2010 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Great lens! Blessed by an Angel and lensrolling to my Newbie's Guide to Squidoo.
  • JB-III Dec 12, 2009 @ 7:04 am | delete
    Someone did a lens about how to write, what a novel idea! It's always good to have different perspective on writing technique. Getting found is one thing. Keeping people interested is another subject. Good job 5 stars
  • Ener-G Dec 11, 2009 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    Fabulous and informative lens...exactly the reference I was looking for! Blessings.
  • KM9999999 Nov 15, 2009 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Can always use help with content. Great lens.
  • mbgphoto Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:16 am | delete
    What a great reference! Blessed!
  • JenniferAkers Nov 6, 2009 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Your tips are very helpful. I think we can all use new ideas / tips on readability / good topic ideas. Thanks for your great work!
  • LeanneChesser Nov 6, 2009 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Thanks for helping Squidoo lensmasters create great content!
  • thesuccess Nov 6, 2009 @ 2:25 am | delete
    I shall be mining the content of this lens today, just get my helmet!
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 6, 2009 @ 1:27 am | delete
    Great advice! I love the squid with the newspaper!
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Nov 5, 2009 @ 11:05 am | delete
    A great reference for when I'm feeling unfocused. :D 5 stars and Fav. I'll be back many times.
  • JoyfulPamela Nov 5, 2009 @ 10:43 am | delete
    You have such wonderful ideas and suggestions! I will be back many times to study. Thank you for being a squid mentor and sharing your knowledge to us newbies. :D
    Pamela
  • dagsmith Oct 20, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Great lens! I am sure this will help many lensmasters. 6 star blessing!
  • Spook Oct 20, 2009 @ 2:32 am | delete
    Excellent resource will be back later am in a mad dash.
  • LindaJM Oct 20, 2009 @ 2:31 am | delete
    I'm so glad to see this resource... this will really help. Thanks! (Blessed and Appreciated!)
  • stargazer00 Oct 20, 2009 @ 1:28 am | delete
    Lots of great content here!
  • Tipi Oct 19, 2009 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    Awesome resource that I'm going to bookmark for future use.
    Worthy of a blessing! :)
    Susie

    P.S. My security word is 'megalens'

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