How to get an Angel Blessing

A lens that is copy and pasted from another article will most likely not get blessed. This includes articles that come from free article websites, PLR articles and "spun" articles. Anything that you didn't personally write is most likely not original content.

Here are a couple lenses that outline exactly what plagiarism is.

If you don't use your own photos (we've all been there), then you need to make sure the photos you use are all licensed under Creative Content and you need to leave a link back to the photo.

Here is a lens explaining all about Creative Content photos, where to get them, and how to link back to them.

A lot of people leave the default module titles on their guest books, Amazon modules and Ebay modules. To most, that just looks tacky. Instead, why don't you title the guest book with a question pertaining to your lens? You could use the titles on Amazon and Ebay modules to introduce your product.

Here is a lens with some great ideas for guest book titles. I've used a few myself and they definitely work!

This is a subject of much discussion amongst SquidAngels. Should we or should we not bless a lens that is clearly in the wrong category? Some say yes; some say no. To be safe you should always make sure your lens is in the right category. I know there isn't a sub-sub topic for every lens. In fact, some lenses don't even fit into a sub-topic. And that's okay, as long as your lens is in the right main topic.

If you are somewhat confused by the topics, sub-topics and sub-sub-topics, here are a couple lenses to help you out. The first gives a good explanation on how to categorize your lens, plus there's a link to a complete list of topics.
The second lens is a complete list of topics set up in a way that's easy to understand.

Adding a bio is one of the first things a squid should do, even before building a first lens. No one want to see "Hello world. This is my bio. I can edit later". We want to see a picture of you (or something you've chosen to represent you). We want to know who you are. What are your interests? What's your favorite thing to write about? Is there something that makes you extra qualified to write about certain subjects? Who are you?

This lens offers some great advice on how to spruce up your bio, plus a few extra tips on how to get found on Squidoo.

It's common to use the selling modules on Squidoo. Heck, that's how you make the most money. But nobody is going to buy a dog leash off a lens about the music group "Three Dog Night". Unfortunately, if you set your modules to allow Amazon or Ebay to pick your products for you, that's the kind of results you'll end up with. So it's best to always pick your own products and make sure they are on the same subject as your lens.

These lenses will teach you everything you want to know about the Ebay and Amazon modules.

There's nothing I hate worse than a bare bones lens. Add something! Squidoo has over 200 modules for you to choose from. So after using your favorites, search out and add a couple more. Something I personally love is an interactive lens. Lenses with polls, quizzes, and multiple guestbooks asking my opinion (because I love to give my opinion) keep my attention.

Don't understand how to use the other modules? These lenses can help with that!

I'm not the only Angel that wants to help you make your lenses better. There are many that have built lenses outlining what they look for in a bless-worthy lens.

Angels, if you have a lens that explains what you look for, let me know below and I'll feature it here.