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From the lens Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power.

Take a moment and let me know that you picked up a tip from this lens. Or, let me know if there is something that you like to know more about. I do take time to offer advice when asked! And, more importantly to give some pointers.

  • BiminiBahamas May 6, 2012 @ 6:54 am | delete
    Great information ... thanks for the tips!
  • getmoreinfo Feb 15, 2012 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    This information is really useful and I can learn many new things from your tips.
  • Ladymermaid Feb 14, 2012 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Once again great tips for those who follow in your footsteps. I really do have to fix up my earlier lenses and get them into presentable shape again. Hi Ho Hi Ho so it is off to work I go...
  • nickirc Feb 11, 2012 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Wow, what great information. I will be revisiting your lenses often.

    thanks sooo much!!
  • Kimbesa Oct 13, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Thanks! I've been looking for something like this!
  • Suze05 Mar 30, 2011 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Good to know.. I'll definitely have to try to keep my lenses on the shorter and break them up into smaller chunks. : O)
  • javrsmith Dec 30, 2010 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    I can see that the custom template would be helpful. This lens has been blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • budwalker Dec 16, 2010 @ 12:20 am | delete
    Hohohoo ! I want my lens to be known. I wished I could do more about it.
  • BizGuides Dec 9, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Thank goodness you addressed the issue of a "Long Lens"
    Yes, there is a saturation point.
    Some lenses are like reading "Gone With the Wind"!
    I truly enjoy lenses that are like having a nice meal.
    A drink, appetizer, little side salad, main course, small dessert (maybe), then the check.
    You walk out the door being truly satisfied
    and wanting to come back again to savor another entree.
    A great lens is like that.
  • newbizmau Dec 8, 2010 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    I never stop learning from your lenses. Thanks for all your long hours working on these great lenses. You are truly a teacher.
  • 5thingsabout Nov 10, 2010 @ 9:15 am | delete
    I have found a lot of great tips here too, but when you say to focus on a shorter lens, in my mind, any lens that I have to hit the scroll button more than 10 times is way too long of a lens. I tend to lose interest after the first 3 modules or scroll clicks. I feel that even though there are a ton of great mods to use, and many will earn income, the average user will not scroll through them to get to the meat of the lens. Often I find many are putting the content up first, then a bombardment of earning mods after it. A lens master won't view them; they'd put them up on their own lens to earn if they are going to get the product. The average users won't ever see them because they've lost interest in the lens after the 3rd scroll.

    I'm not knocking your lens by any means; it's a great lens, but have you had experience with lost interest in a lens? I would like to know what others feel is a good amount of content for a lens before making another. My concern is no way a jab at Julie, please don't think that, but I've been reading a ton of lenses lately, and many don't hold my interest past the content.
  • rwoman Nov 4, 2010 @ 7:11 am | delete
    Awesome tips! I want to take the next step on Squidoo!
  • makingamark Sep 29, 2010 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    You got your thumbs up as soon as you said FREE. It's great to see somebody sharing what they know without making it into yet another ebook!

    Great tips - some of which I have already followed - and some of which are good reminders. I've often thought about breaking up some of the longer ones but I'm holding out for the copy module functionality! :)
  • capriliz Sep 11, 2010 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the great tips. I do think it can be a challenge to keep lenses tight and focused.
  • Greekgeek Sep 3, 2010 @ 3:02 am | delete
    Hello my dear!
    Someday I need to sit down with your checklist and take pruning shears to about half my lenses. I think it takes 5 times as much work to make a lens 5 times shorter!
    Thank you for coming up with tips that work for old squids AND new!
  • drs2biz Jul 21, 2010 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Very happy to be "thumbs up" #101 ( I still feel I'm just learning about how to use Squidoo) and grateful to receive this information. Thanks, JJ. Your advice is, as always, well taken. Today I have discovered the credentials of the lensmaster with "the mostest", and understand why your advice makes so much sense.
  • Spook Oct 6, 2009 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    Spot on as usual. Will have to get back here in the morning for another dekko. Am tired at the moment. But hey! the more visits the merrier. I actually have a few lenses which I need to break up. Never knew how. See you in the morning.
  • Grangermdk Sep 21, 2009 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Great stuff, this newbie appreciates it.
  • Sep 14, 2009 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    I love learning! Thank you!
  • ulla_hennig Sep 4, 2009 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Very useful lens! And to my surprise my blog post was included in your google search paragraph - amazing!
  • WhiteOak50 Jul 6, 2009 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Fantastic, useful lens Julie! Thank you so much for the time you put into making this lens, it has a lot of great ideas and suggestion.
  • Astrieanna Jun 3, 2009 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    I was thinking one of my lenses was a bit long, but I wasn't quite sure what to do about it -- or how to pick what to cut out. (especially since there's yet more I want to add to it ;)
    Thanks for pointing this out -- it really makes sense now. =)
  • Snozzle May 29, 2009 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    I can see how regularly updated lenses can be split - it makes sense now you've mentioned it. very useful advice - thanks.
    Mike.
  • AndyPo May 28, 2009 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Very useful lens. Good tips.
  • willsnews Apr 28, 2009 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    I am wondering have you ever had a lens that ranked 0, I mean I know I am new and a bad writer but I would at least expect to be ranked 1 millionth.
  • Mickie_G Feb 13, 2009 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Yep, I need to look at older lenses! Then break them up!
  • X-Factor Feb 8, 2009 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Your ideas are spot on. You definitely answered some nagging questions which have slowed me down. Will hopefully gather some speed going forward. Thanks for valuable tips.
  • Sylviane_Nuccio Jan 15, 2009 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    Very interesting information here I will save that one. Thanks for visiting my French Riviera Lens and thanks for your comment. It's a lens that still needs improvement... still in its beginnings and will get better.
  • Graceonline Dec 29, 2008 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips and the inspiration, Julie. I've been following you for a couple of years, and learning from you. Still have a couple of big lenses that need to birth new ones.
  • billmorgan Dec 12, 2008 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips Julie I am going to try spliting up a few lens.I'll let you know how it goes.
    Thanks again Bill
  • RuralRoute2 Dec 6, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    I just split up one lens into 2! Now I have 2 very focused lens instead of one lens on 2 topics.

    Thank you Julie!

    LeAnn
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 6, 2008 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Julie, my dear. How have I missed this? Great information and it is going to the Library, How to Squidoo Branch! *****
  • Nov 29, 2008 @ 10:54 am | delete
    What a wonderful resource!
    Thanks,
    Lizzy Jean
  • Nov 28, 2008 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    I've started doing sets of lenses on focused topics. Creating little niches is working well so far. I love your lenses. They're awesome.
    Bj
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 28, 2008 @ 7:41 am | delete
    I have a couple of giant lenses that will one day be divided up into smaller ones. Thanks for your ideas here.

    Brenda
  • Intuitive Nov 26, 2008 @ 11:14 am | delete
    I thought longer lenses were better. Hmmmm....having to rethink that. 5*
  • Tracey_M Nov 26, 2008 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Great educational lens. Has helped me a lot. Thanks and 5* of course :)
  • CashGiftingCabbie Nov 19, 2008 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    OK, OK, OK, another brilliant lens that has humbled me. Of course I will give this lens 5 stars and a favorite nod, but good grief if I keep finding jewels like this I'll have to cut back on golf, poker night with the gang, and those Louis L'Armour Westerns that I gobble up each week.

    You see, I get so excited exploring, reading and trying out great stuff like this that I worry I'll have less time for those other things. However, I will return to this lens over and over for truth be told it's just as satisfying as sinking a birdie putt or filling an inside straight.

    Chuck Rosseel
  • businessblossom Nov 9, 2008 @ 1:08 am | delete
    From a truly long-winded writer, thank you. You've given me the nudge I need to break up my next planned lens into at least two lenses, if not three . . .
  • TheGreenerMe Oct 18, 2008 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Great lens, excellent tips! I only have a few lenses right now, but hopefully soon I'll be able to use that lens template. That'll speed things up. You have an excellent collection of lenses! Off to take a look at some more...
  • Bradshaw Oct 18, 2008 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    Nicely done Julie! I don't think I'll ever have the breadth and scope of your lenses, but what you've done certainly makes me want to try to do better.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 10, 2008 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
    Lizzy
  • oldno7 Oct 9, 2008 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    Thanks Julie, this a great wy to get the most out of Squdoo.
  • purestdrinkingwater Oct 8, 2008 @ 10:09 am | delete
    Hiya Julie,

    Just stopping by to give you another 5*****'s!

    See ya soon,
    Laura
    ;)
  • chefkeem Oct 3, 2008 @ 11:06 am | delete
    I'm reading and learning, Master! Thank you and a hearty SquidAngel Blessing!
  • Thamisgith Sep 30, 2008 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Great tips - thank you so much.
  • RichLeigh Sep 24, 2008 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Some great tips provided there Julie, thanks very much for creating such a useful and valuable lens. :)
  • Coluden Sep 18, 2008 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    You have a very useful lens here. I like the layout of your lens. It certainly makes it easier to read the lens and get information quickly. Well done! I'm giving you 5 stars for this.

    The Millionaire League Review
  • ZBT Sep 11, 2008 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    OMG! I'm taking notes.
    That's all that I'm capabe of saying... except, OMG! I think I'm starting to "get it".
  • cristinleigh Sep 7, 2008 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    Thank you for stopping by my new lens and offering tips! This is great and appreciate you sharing this information! Have a beautiful day
  • Jewelsofawe Sep 3, 2008 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    Lots of great tips!
  • Aug 25, 2008 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Yes really useful for a newbie who is struggling to achieve success with first lens.
  • rms Aug 24, 2008 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Another excellent lens by Jaguarjulie full of really helpful and useful tips! You are amazing!
  • Lizblueberry Aug 22, 2008 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Wow!! Thanks, this was really helpful. I have bookmarked this lens. I never realized how long it takes to create a great lens! I have a new admiration for the lensmasters on Squidoo!
  • Rich_Stiles Aug 20, 2008 @ 3:39 am | delete
    Timely, Informative, Educating, Entertaining and a whole bundle of fun.

    Great stuff you have here . . . No doubt - I'll be back.

    Be seeing you
  • diggyisking Aug 17, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Wow...I hope to one day have as many lenses as you and be a giant squid:)

    fantastic work!
  • linhuck Jul 15, 2008 @ 1:59 am | delete
    A great help, thanks for the great advice
    linhuck
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 27, 2008 @ 1:00 am | delete
    Great tips... I am always learning something new!
  • Recession-Proof Jun 27, 2008 @ 12:54 am | delete
    JaguarJulie, as always a steller lens. Thanks for all the great advice. See you around. ~Jesse
  • TopStyleTravel Jun 23, 2008 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Thanks for this wonderful lens. I have found great tips here. In particular you link to 'How to Add Links' which led to info on controlling what links appear in 'Explore Related Pages' and the benefit of lensrolls. Keep up the good work.
  • Sunfish Jun 11, 2008 @ 6:25 pm | delete
    Thanks for the helpful tips and inspiration on how to properly build a lensography -something I intend to do as soon as I have a handfull of lens.

    And thank you also for grabbing my blog post about Scooters For Fun, my 2nd lens to date. I was tickled to find it here.
  • poddys Jun 6, 2008 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Wonderful ideas Julie, especially since some of my lenses are getting pretty long now. Splitting them seems like a good idea. 5***** for another wonderful job.
  • Caseyfern May 28, 2008 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    WOW, super mega giant squid angel - and welcome to Geekenfodder with another wonderful work of squid ink art. 5s and Faves.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 27, 2008 @ 4:29 am | delete
    Focus is the key. I started with on topic (birds) and have slowly expanded from there. I love Squidoo and my lenses are getting better and better.
    Thanks for the tips
    Lizzy
  • flowski May 25, 2008 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your Squidoo lens building tips. You're lenses are outstanding and it's so nice of you to share your secrets to good lens building!
  • Nimsy May 24, 2008 @ 6:51 am | delete
    Thanks for the help.
  • Nimsy May 24, 2008 @ 6:22 am | delete
    How do you create different lensographies?
    Fairly new to this so any help appreciated.:)
  • RinchenChodron May 22, 2008 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Very informative site, much appreciated.
  • EricOlsen May 20, 2008 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    Hey JaguarJulie, thanks for keeping us on track and focused. Some of us let our lenses get out of control. No more!
  • spirituality May 20, 2008 @ 5:41 am | delete
    I learned I want to be a giant squid so I get access to the extra features :) I'm close, but not quite at the 50 lens point.
  • triathlontraining May 19, 2008 @ 9:14 am | delete
    Another great lens from our favorite Jaguar! I've added it to my Squidoo Tools and Resources lens Lensroll. Awesome! :)
  • kidzparties May 18, 2008 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Great lens. Im only just starting out in the world of Squidoo and have been wondering how to insert the Amazon links - but now I know for my next lens. Thanks and keep up the good work
  • Tony-Matos May 16, 2008 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Hi Julie thanks for the information it great!!! Five Stars a must!!!
  • QuantumTraveler May 14, 2008 @ 8:35 am | delete
    Thanks Julie for your help. I will definitely use this "good stuff" that you shared with us. Thanks for taking the time to make this lens.
  • NAIZA May 13, 2008 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Fantastic tips and advices! I really learned a lot. How I wish I could apply it somehow eventually. Thank you so much for sharing!
  • kiwisoutback May 13, 2008 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Thanks for providing this! I have definitely picked up a few tips. The biggest one being the making multiple lenses on the same topic...I think we'll be writing a follow up to our road trip lens now that you've inspired us!
  • mulberry May 13, 2008 @ 5:49 am | delete
    I read about this at SquidU just the other day, it's very helpful and the step by step guidance is great!
  • clouda9 May 12, 2008 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    Yes I did...thank you!

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