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I Have To Confess... I'm a Squidoo Peeper!
I love to read 'em. Lenses built by rookies, lenses built by Squidoo Masters, and lenses built by Team Squidoo.
My only regret about my time spent as a Squid Angel is the fact that I didn't keep track of the lenses I rated. I'm that crafty gal who likes to scrapbook special memories, so I wish I had kept track of those lenses.
I won't make that mistake again!
I'm on a mission to lend a guiding tentacle
(err; hand, that is!) to Squidoo newbies, and this is the scrapbook page for me to share my findings with you!
Squid Angels Are the Wind Beneath the Wings of Lensmasters...
A fellow Squid Angel and Giant inspired me to build this lens!
Semper Fidelis leaves a tag when she visits a lens that says you've been blessed by an angel. I know that the brush of her angel wings through some of my lenses has lifted my spirits on more than one occasion. Many thanks, Semper Fi!Why Peep?
I'm heading off to the Critique Me Forum at Squid U
to check out the new arrivals. I'm all mom at heart, and it's impossible for me to resist Baby Squid!
In the tradtion of Semper Fidelis, I'll leave a little note that say's
You've Been Peeped By a Giant Squid
Peep, Peep!
What Will I Find When I Visit YOUR New Lenses?
(coz a Squidoo Giant's got a LOT of work to do!)
but, I will post the ones that are a good example of the most frequently asked questions about what makes a good lens.
So, Would You Like a Little Clue About What Makes a Peeping Giant Smile on Your Lens?
Okay, you asked for it; you got it!I happen to love Flickr... it's the photo sharing service provided by Yahoo, and it's an easy way to fill your lenses with great photos.
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words!
Here's an example of one of my how-to lenses. The step-by-step instructions for creating a silk floral swag are easy to follow in full-color photos.
Flickr makes it easy for me to put them in my lens, and easy for you to see the construction details.
If you build how-to lenses, just add a Flickr module to your lens, and show us your best how-to shots!
How-To Make a Silk Floral Swag
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How-To Make a Silk Floral Swag
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I love to decorate my home, and I am especially fond of floral arrangements. I love 'em all! Silk swags, grapevine wreaths, spring flowers in a cute little vase... The one thing I don't care for is the sometimes expensive price tag that goes along wi...
Are You New to Flickr?
to pick up some tips about using Flickr, as well as some other great resources for using photos in your lenses. If you know how to use one of Flickr's many features, build a lens and join the group...
Flickr Guru's Welcome!
How-To Flickr Group Headquarters
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Learn to Use Flickr at Squidoo Headquarters
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Flickr makes it easy to store your best photos. Those great shots also make your lenses look fabulous!When you need help with how-to's, drop by to grab some help from fellow Flickr lovers. Flickr Guru's Welcome! Squidoo abounds with lensmasters...
Here Are Some of My Personal Recommendations for Building Great Lenses
A Well-Laid Out Lens Establishes Credibility
The platform of Squidoo is built to allow you to establish yourself as the resident expert at whatever it is that you are the resident expert!
Introduce yourself, tell us why we should look you up when we are looking for information in your niche.
* Contact Feature is Enabled
Your email is kept private, but members can contact you with questions, comments or accolades. Your lens is a labor of love, and it's nice to receive a thumbs up in your inbox!
Guest Book
Guest book entries build camaraderie amongst fellow lensmasters. It's also a great way for you to measure the impact of your good advice!
A Well Laid Out Lens is Consistent
If you don't, you'll be lost in a sea of orange anonymity!
* Titles Are Specific and Applicable to Your Content
Modules come with pre-formatted titles. For aesthtic appeal; make them personal, make them compelling, and keep them gramatically consistent.
For Instance:
* If You Capitalize Your Main Words, Capitalize Them In All of Your Modules
* Great Lenses Stay on Topic
If you are selling real estate, it's frustrating to have to surf through a maze of ads for toys, tips on monetizing your lens, or blog feeds from marketing gurus.
The information superhighway can be chaotic... Squidoo gives you the ability to streamline the information that is applicable to your subject matter. You can take the pain out of a steep learning curve by providing people with clear answers to their questions.
A Well Laid Out Lens is Organized
Use it to give a brief overview of what your lens is about, including a photo.
* The Table of Contents Module
Makes it easy for your reader to skip directly to the information they are looking for.
* Good use of available modules adds interest and variety to your prose.
For instance:
The countdown module can build excitement and generate anticipation for an event you are writing about.
* The information is presented in a logical sequence.
Introduce your topic, share the details, draw a conclusion, and direct your reader to external links that make your point or sells your product, and tell your reader where they can reach you.
A Well Laid Out Lens is Passionate
Let your love for your topic shine through... don't be afraid to be enthusiastic in your presentation.
Enthusiasm is contagious, and the world is waiting to engage with a voice of passion and integrity.
Paying attention to details shows that you care about your presentation as much as your content! Order and organization create well refined lenses that capture the attention of your audience.
Be the one to brighten your reader's day with your whit, charm, style and expertise... you will soon be the established expert in your arena, with a devoted audience to cheer you on!
Here's One of My How-To Recipe Lenses
It's a step-by-step tutorial that includes my running commentary and recommended kitchen products
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How-To Make Homemade Chicken or Beef Chow Mein
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This is a family favorite! Some of my best memories are the hours my daughter and I have spent chopping veggies, wrapping wun tun, or peeling potatoes for our evening meal... Grab your favorite family person and head to YOUR kitchen for some home...
Watch for Giant Footprints at Squid U... It's the Favorite Watering Hole For Many of the Squidoo Giants!
Keep building, keep learning; have fun, and I'll peep ya later,
Connie
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Squid U
The Following Lenses Have Been Peeped by Giant Squid Me!
Looking for some giant tips about how to improve your lens?
I'll be hanging out at theCritique Me Forum at Squid U.
Feel free to let me know if you would like a critique on some of your new lenses.
I'll be featuring lenses that include some of the most frequently asked questions about lensbuilding...AND becoming a master lensmaster!
Breaking the News of a Mental Health Diagnosis Can Be Frightening...
Othercat offers practical advice and great mental health resources
Othercat has chosen to harness the power of Squidoo to share her story about an important topic.When more people speak out like she has, people will begin to lose their fear about mental health issues.
BRAVO!
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Explaining Your Mental Illness to Others
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Explaining your mental illness to friends and family is one of the hardest tasks to face when you're newly diagnosed. Embarrassment over your illness, not knowing the facts, and being in a rush can all lead to quick, misinformed explanations that lea...
If This Lens Doesn't Make You Laugh, You're Taking Yourself Way Too Seriously!
I had to laugh out loud at the story of Joshua, and his wee-wee and poo-poo. This lens is an example of a great beginning, we just want more of the same great content.Great job, Lensmaster Amkatee... welcome to Squidoo!
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Potty Training Strong Willed Children
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This is my review of several potty training techniques that I have used for the last 2 years and my journey in potty training my strong willed daughter.
Karate Pooh's Lens Offers A Crayon Recycling "Tut, Tut"
Lenses are a great way to share your favorite tutorials...
Karate Pooh is off to a kickin' start at Squidoo!-
Recycle Broken Crayons Into New Crayon Shapes!
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We've all had broken crayons before...they usually just go in the garbage. Now you can turn them into new, exciting crayons in lots of different shapes. I worked in Childcare for 15 years. After one year of throwing away broken crayons (LOTS of brok...
The Theme at Squidoo Is To Share Your Passion and Expertise...
Rewards4Life has done just that!This is a lens filled with everything you need to know about kitty care... and some great photos and vids...
Enjoy!
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Buy and Own a Cat or Kitten- Essentials
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After 7 years of having cats we felt it was about time to create a lens on our beloved friends. Full of mischief, affection and occasional stubbornness most of us love the furry critters. This lens should give you all the information you will need be...
I Couldn't Pass Up Jean's Lens on Writing
Jean's lens offers practical advice for aspiring novelists. Her writing strategy is engaging, and she also points us to the page to purchase her book. Good advice from someone who knows from whence she speaks!-
Write your novel with me
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Whether your novel is great-American, a bodice ripper, a literary masterpiece or just something you think you would like to do someday, this lens can help you go from idea to completed manuscript -- with some tips on publishing along the way. So wri...
Get the Facts About Skunk Spray
This lens is filled with quality information from a lensmaster who obviously knows his skunks... er; stuff!
Our lensmaster dispels the urban legends about skunk spray by sharing his personal experience with skunk'd pets.He also shares his experience with the product that actually works for the world's most odiferous dilemma!
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The skunk spray page
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All you ever wanted to know about skunks, their spray, how to remove the odor, and stories from reader's unfortunate encounters. Skunks are rarely discussed until their pungent odor is present and a person or pet has been sprayed. The odor is so pung...
Inna is a New Lensmaster Who Shares Great Stories & Spectacular Photography!
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Bentonite Clay Healing Properties
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"There are many reasons why so many people of different ages, cultures, and races eat clay. Do these earth-eaters know something most people don't? Yes, they do. Now you will know, too." Clay eating has been a recommended medicine for thousands of ye...
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How to Create Photo Slide Show!
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"We do not remember days; we remember moments" This lens is about my passion for Photography and how to create Slide Shows by using amazing technology we have today. I always looking for a new and creative ways to do everything. Slide Show seemed li...
Ernie Presents His Topic With Clear Focus and Excellent Writing
Hurray... Great lens photo!
Ernie doesn't clutter his message with irrelevant ads or merchandise. He also includes a plug for his new book... that's a smart move, and good use of his lens!Ernie added a lens photo after my intial peep at his lens... and I think it looks great!
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Building Your Spiritual Assets
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Often people take spiritual assets for granted. Even in regard to the assets they appreciate, they undervalue what they have. You fall into this category if you are aware of your potential, and yet have learned to live as if you had no part in creati...
This Lens Does a Great Job of Picquing Your Interest About Her Product...
...then increases the potential for sales by pointing you to her website
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Candles and More; Creative Scentsations
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On this, my 50th lens, I've decided to tell everyone about Creative Scentsations Candle Company. Why, you may ask? It is the only online company, besides my own, that I have ever gotten involved with. We have regular scented candles, smokeless candle...
This Lens is Filled With Great Information
I recommend a lens photo to add more impact to the information, and lose the orange anonymity!
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Best Acne Treatment Info: World's Most Effective Acne Treatment
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Go to: http://www.AcneFree4Life.info and discover the Best & Most Effective Treatment for Mild & Severe Acne. Over 750,000 satisfied people have experienced great results! and I'm proud to announce that I'm one of them. Most of you are probably look...
Time for a Little Q&A
Post your questions on this Squidoo topic below, and I'll do my best to find the answer for you.
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- ChapelHillFiddler ChapelHillFiddler Nov 24, 2009 @ 11:34 pm
- I agree, this is a sweet and helpful lens. I also agree that the main thing that keeps people (like me) attached to squidoo is the community. Have you seen Chef Keem's lens on "Make no money at squidoo" - I think you'd like it.
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- Frankster Frankster Jan 5, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
- Great idea for a lens and terrific info. Glad to have you peeping! ;-) Bear hugs, Frankie aka Bearmeister
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- JDWheeler JDWheeler Oct 24, 2008 @ 9:13 am
- This lens is the essence of what makes Squidoo great. It's a community. People helping people. We are all in this together. The sea of Squidoo is big enough for us all. It's nice to know giant squids and community leaders are there for guidance and advice. Everyday on Squidoo is a new one...
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- Othercat Othercat Oct 22, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
- I can't thank you enough for your supportive comments. It's great that you use your 'giant' position to encourage us squidlings. And of course this lens is a 5*.
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- chefkeem chefkeem Oct 7, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
- I love the personality of this lens (yours). Makes one feel to be in good hands (yours). A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for your giant gentleness.
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- OhMe OhMe Oct 4, 2008 @ 9:03 am
- Very clever. I didn't even know there was a Peeping Giant. I will have to make my way to the forum and see if I can get peeped. Thanks.
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- icjackson icjackson Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:12 pm
- Very cool practices on your part...which makes a hip and unique subject for a lens!
A new favorite :-)
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- erniechu erniechu Sep 15, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
- Thank you for the visit and kind review. I enjoyed looking at this lens as well.
In love & light,
Ernie
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- vbright105 vbright105 Sep 9, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
- Thanks for the visit and the thumbs up!!
P.S. Still stuck?
Drop by our SquidU.com forum. Ask for help, don't be stingy, be sure to smile, and we're betting someone will come to the rescue. This Lens Was Built With Tender Loving Care By a Giant Peeper!
Lensmaster gods_grace_notes has been a member since October 24 2006, has rated 855 lenses, favorited 446, and has created 95 lenses from scratch. God's Grace Notes donates their royalties to Squidoo Charity Fund, Modest Needs, and A Day of Hope. This member's top-ranked page is "Toys, Games & Crafts Teach Kids About the Bible". See all my lenses
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