Squidoo Tips From a Veteran Squid Angel

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The Wonder of Wings!

It's time to fly! Yes, it's true....the founding class of Squid Angel's has flown away home to hang up our Squid Angel wings. The baton has been passed to the next class of Angels who will be seeking to discover the best lenses in every category at Squidoo!

My year as a Squid Angel was a marvelous adventure that has changed my life forever! My heartfelt thanks to the entire community at Squidoo for the indelible memories that have been etched on my heart!

It's an Angel's pleasure to be able to hand out 5 stars, add your lenses to My Favorites, and a hearty Woot! Woot! to lenses with great content.

I've made lifelong friends, and learned more than I could ever share with you! The question is then...What's next for a retired Squid Angel?

Well, for this crafty Angel... it's time to focus on some of the many passions that I share with you at Squidoo.
Connie's Craftaholics Club
God's Grace Notes at Squidoo
Ye Royal Party Planner
Ye Olde Church Lady
I'll be crafting away, creating some new craft projects to keep you and your kids busy with crafty projects and ideas for every season of the year!

What's that? Oh, yes... there will be crafty ideas and plans for grown ups too! After all, we can't let the kids have all the fun!


Thanks again to everyone for the wonderful experience of "Squid Angel-ing"!

Now, let's get on with some tips and insights about the wonder of lens-building at Squidoo.

So You Wanna Be a Squid Angel Too? ... Tell Somebody 

Tell everybody...you never know who may be listening!

Becoming a Squid Angel is a privilege which I really enjoyed. I learned a lot about lens building during my tenture as a Squid Angel. One of the most important tips I can share with you is to follow in the footsteps of those who are already accomplishing what it is that you want to accomplish.

In the matter of building good lenses, that would be Squid Angels, Giant Squid, Squidoo Organizers and Squidoo Greeters. Not to mention the Squidoo Mentors, Citizen Squid and Rocket Moms!

I've built a toolbar that will equip you with some great resources to help you maximize your writing time. Simply download the toolbar, then enjoy the shortcuts that I wish I had known about when I was still a rookie lensmaster!




I love to help keep an eye on newbies at Squidoo, and since I'm a teacher at heart, I had to have a place to store all of that information.
www.welcometosquidoo.com
It's the place to find all of my latest news, tips and resources about learning how to make Squidoo work for YOU!

I'm always updating, revising and adding to my virtual real estate, so visit often to keep up to date with the latest in all of my crafty and creative projects. When you use the toolbar, you can spend less time trying to find the "how-to's" and more time writing about the things that light the fires of your passion!




Take stuff from this website with you 2go.
Conduit Open compatible

(My 3rd Anniversary as a Member of Squidoo is October 24, 2009)

It's a LONG Table of Contents, Coz This Lens Has a LOT of Content ... Come and SEE! 

What Does This Angel Look For in a Lens? 

The page you are reading is called a "Lens"...

Squidoo has created the basic structure, allowing us to decide which "modules" we want to use in our lens, then fill it with our personalized content...

The pages are uniform...things like the orange header, each frame contains basic information and the tools you need to create and edit your content...

Like a tool box....everyone gets the same tools; you just have to decide how many of them you choose to master!

A Squid Angel's "job" is to evaluate lenses based on how effectively the creator has used the tools at their disposal...

Did you create an informative, engaging lens about your topic...

Did you give the who, what, where, when and why's?
Did you provide contact information?
Is your lens interactive?
(for instance; email, guestbook)
Does your lens make people want to know more about you, support your cause; or click out to your resources and make purchases?
Did your audience find your work compelling enough to coax them to your website?

Those are the criteria that determine a great lens!

A "Giant" Thank-You 

It's official! I made the cut for the Giant Team... Squidoo Giants!

Thanks to Seth, Megan and the entire team for counting me in...it's a privilege.

So...What Difference Does Squidoo Make to the Web? 

What value does writing lenses bring to the internet?

Do you remember the days of shopping from a catalog? It's pretty exciting when the Sears store can come to your very own mailbox!

In the spirit of the Sears catalog; Squidoo allows us, as Lens Masters... to become the editors of the world wide web!

Catalogs have a definite format, the kids know just where to find the toys; Mom can choose to browse the household supplies...or pamper herself with some quiet shopping time in the ladies lingerie section...

and Dad knows just what page to turn to for a new set of golf clubs!

 

Information Overload 

Just imagine the Sunday newspaper laying in a heap on the floor....brightly colored ads, filled with great merchandise and coupons...

But the chaos of so many pages makes it a very time consuming task to find the ads that are applicable to what you are searching for!

Random Photos From the Sears Catalog 

Ipod Wallpaper by Daily Bungalow

Ipod Wallpaper

1910 Sears Belt-Drive by A Caveman trapped in the 21st Century

1910 Sears Belt-Driv...

Fix your Porsche at 1968 prices by Hugo90

Fix your Porsche at...

70's porno moustache, cheesy lighting by Sydigill

70's porno moustache...

Star Wars' Sleepwear - Sears Wish Book Catalog 1978 by flashbacks.com

Star Wars' Sleepwear...

Sears Christmas Catalog Wish Book 1981 by flashbacks.com

Sears Christmas Cata...

Porters Outing, c1957 by LSE Library

Porters Outing, c195...

70's porno moustache, cheesy lighting by Sydigill

70's porno moustache...

70's porno moustache, cheesy lighting by Sydigill

70's porno moustache...

nasl uniforms 1980 sears catalog by Save vs Death

nasl uniforms 1980 s...

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Time for a Clean Sweep! 

Now, imagine those same ads....in a binder; arranged by category; and in alpha-numeric order.

That's the work of a master organizer...that's the work of Squidoo Lens Masters and Group Masters!

Yes, it's a daunting task; but when it's finished, the rewards will be amazing. No more endless hours of fruitless searching.

Homework will become much easier for the kids; and the parents who understand the value of a well-managed web connection!

Productivity will be the hallmark of the completed task!

The Power Of Recommendation Is In YOUR Hands... 

Your BIOGRAPHY and IMAGE Is An Important Component of Your Presence at Squidoo

Squidoo is a platform that gives you the ability to be heralded as the established expert in your chosen field.

New members of Squidoo are often unaware of the importance of establishing their identity within the community...or in many cases; several identities.

Define your niche, define your voice, and show us your pearly whites!

If you're a little bashful; you can use an avatar.
Either way, don't get lost in a sea of orange!

Get Your Own Basecamp 

When you work online, it's easy to become overloaded with information and large volumes of contact information.

37 Signals offers a terrific resource for allowing you to collaborate with groups of people who are key players in any given project.

It's like having your own virtual conference room!
Click the banner to learn how to get your own basecamp... tell 'em Connie sent you!

Basecamp

Your Biography is Your "FACE" at Squidoo... Make it Sparkle! 

Squidoo Biography

Effective Organization Produces Efficiency for Lensmasters and Their Readers! 

Squidoo Gives Me the Ability to Focus...Focus...Focus!

Who's Who at Squidoo 

About Squidoo
About Squidoo
Seth Godin
Seth Godin
Megan Casey
Megan Casey
Corey Brown
Corey Brown
Gil Hildebrand, Jr.
Gil Hildebrand, Jr.
Jill Gordon
Jill Gordon
Kimberly Dawn Wells
Kimberly Dawn Wells

Consult the Owner's Manual 

Seth Godin...the Original Squid

featured lens The 9 Free Things Every Site (or Lens!) Should Do

Rule #1: If you have a site or Squidoo lens, you want more traffic. Rule #2: You don't have enough money to buy as much traffic as you need. Rule #3: You've already made your site/lens as compelling as you know how to. So, what now? Read on for the (...

Seth Godin's Blog 

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Now....How About Those Squid Angels? 

So, you see how valuable, and important it is for all of us to be "on the same page" when it comes to the goals and objectives of Squidoo?

A solid working platform with measurable goals will guide our path as we work toward the objective...

Good, quality lenses that are content rich and anchored in the place where they best serve their purpose, as well as reaching their target market!

A Squid Angels Goal Is To Be Objective 

A rating system is often accompanied by a keen sense of good or bad, pass or fail, all or nothing...

The Squid system is designed to point us in the right direction...with a definitive system in place; well improved lenses are more easily attained!

A good lens answers the age old questions of...
Who, What, Where, When and Why!

Good, clear focus earns MORE STARS for the lensmaster!

The Evaluation Process is Subjective 

Since subject matter is A factor in judging the content of a lens, it's important for lenses to be judged from many perspectives...

That's why Squid Angels work in teams!

What a bright idea, Team Squidoo... You're always so clever!

Squid U

Modules are the Backbone of a Great Lens 

Squid U - All About Modules
Squid U is THE place to learn about the many modules that are available to add structure, AND interest to your many lenses!

Subject Matter is Subjective... 

While subject matter is important, your rating is not based exclusively on your content!

Angels are evaluating the structure of a lens...and strive to make their judgements based on that clearly defined set of parameters!

It's not personal...it's just GREAT lens building!

Squidoo Lenses Are a NO-SPAM Zone! 

Squidoo is a social network that gives you the opportunity to express yourself as the resident expert at anything that you are passionate about, and are the resident expert!

When people go to the web to find a party planner, a place to buy a weekend get-a-way package; or are looking for some spiritual insight...where do they begin?

With Squidoo, they can simply type the subject they are seeking in the search box, and they will be provided with a list of lenses that are "tagged" in a way that will include YOUR lenses in that line-up!

SQUID DON'T!

Squid Don't Spam...by Megan Casey 

featured lens SquidDon't!

It's simple: given our pedigree, our point of view and our dyed-in-the-wool, we-will-never-change-our-mind conviction on this issue, spam is not okay at Squidoo. This page outlines our thinking on the issue. It supplements our terms of service. Don'...

High-Volume Traffic at Squidoo Can Make YOU a Very Popular Expert in Your Chosen Field 

Monthly traffic at Squidoo numbers in the millions...that's a lot of opportunity for you to become the next guru of your chosen profession, craft, sport, hobby or spiritual platform.

Do you see the global opportunity that is at your fingertips?

SAHM's can suddenly become WAHM's...on a minimal budget!
(FYI for those who don't know the lingo...)
SAHM - Stay at Home Mom
WAHM - Work at Home Mom

Squidoo is a platform that insists on integrity from it's members, and works hard to make sure we provide quality and reputable content to the world that is hungry for timely, pertinent and reliable information!

The reward for you is a stellar opportunity to grow your business, increase traffic to your website; or share your heartfelt passion about your pet with the whole wide world...and earn some money while you're at it!

Use Squidoo to Celebrate Your Love for Holy Days and Holidays... Connie Walcott (c) 2008

DID YOU KNOW THAT SQUIDOO'S GOAL IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY? 

Did you know that the purpose of Squidoo is to raise money for charity?

Yes, it's true! It's a beautiful concept...we get to build lenses about the things that are our passion (For FREE!) and Squidoo makes it possible for us to promote our favorite charities!

I love that, don't you? So, let's build more lenses...and sponsor the charities that are nearest and dearest to YOUR heart.

There are so many to choose from...the following featured lenses are some of the ones that are my favorites.

Together, we CAN change our world!

Some of Squid Angel Connie's Favorite Charities 

featured lens A Day of Hope

A Day of Hope is a program of ASI, at California State University, Stanislaus which gives hope and encouragement by delivering baskets of food and turkeys to families for Thanksgiving. Baskets are delivered to needy families in Modesto and Turlock wh...

featured lens About the ASPCA

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. Our organization was founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief t...

featured lens Medical Student Provides Programs of Hope for Amputee Victims in the Sierra Leone

John Daniel Kelly is a 4th yr medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He traveled to Sierra Leone on a Global Health Fellowship to help those in need. A native Sierra Leonean doctor, Dr. Barrie, and Dan co-founded an...

 

featured lens A Day of Hope

A Day of Hope is a program of ASI, at California State University, Stanislaus which gives hope and encouragement by delivering baskets of food and turkeys to families for Thanksgiving. Baskets are delivered to needy families in Modesto and Turlock wh...

featured lens Polly Klaas Foundation Headquarters

featured lens Room to Read Headquarters

World Change Starts With Educated Children

featured lens Modest Needs Headquarters

Help Stop the Cycle of Poverty Before It Begins. One Hard-Working Family at a Time.

Official Information From Squidoo 

It's the SquidU Blog...

It's the place to go to learn more about how your lenses can help raise money for charity. In the spirit of Squidoo...

Now, doesn't that feel good?
The SquidU Blog
The Official SquidU Blog

Did You Also Know... 

Did you know that the Bible instructs us to care for widows and orphans? Squidoo is the perfect platform for me to share my passion about my faith, and my love for crafting!

It provides the perfect opportunity for me to share stories, patterns, ideas, lesson plans, videos; and now, Squidoo lenses!

"Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."
James 1:27

If all "religions" began to focus on the task of caring for the helpless, homeless and forsaken; we would soon become united in love, purpose and the favor of God!

Go ye therefore! Now, let's get busy and help change our world! It's all about love, and THAT'S the lesson we really need to teach our children....

Now, here's my red letter lens!

My Red-Letter Day... My First Lens to Hit the TOP 100 

Monday, January 14, 2008.... Woot! Woot!

It just doesn't get any better than this!
Raising money for charity AND sharing my passion for teaching...Oh, what a feeling!
featured lens Toys, Games & Crafts Teach Kids About the Bible

Learning is a sensory experience for most people, but especially for children! When it comes to learning abstract principles, it's even more important to get their motor skills involved. So, let's explore some Bible toys, games and crafts tha...

Let's Get This Party Started! 

So, with that foundation firmly underfoot...let's get going and find out what makes this Squid Angel smile; hand out 5 stars AND give 2 Angel Thumbs Up!

What's that you say? Oh, yes...5 stars are relatively easy to attain, but a thumbs up requires a sincere effort!

So, take your time; practice developing a lens filled with quality content, and let's create a better internet!

Next Up: Some samples of what you can do with the "modules" that are part of the lens building process.

I Love Lenses That Advocate For Children... 

My favorite lenses contain content bless the little children of the world....

A is for Advocacy...I love lenses that sponsor children in need. There's a world full of kids who don't know what it means to be loved; I'm working in my neighborhood to help change that, and I love Lensmasters that care enough to share! Like this one by Squidoo Lensmaster "Forgiven"...
1-800-RUN-A-WAY

1-800-RUN-A-WAY 

This is the "Featured Lens" module. This module allows you to feature a lens that is a great companion to the information in your lens. In the case of runaway children, it could mean saving the life of a child...
featured lens

I Love Lenses That Are All About Fun Places to Take the Kids! 

Z is for ZOO...Yup, that's right; the ZOO...I love lenses that are all about FUN places to go!

But more than just places to go...you know, bright, cheerful, silly, funny, or just down-right goofy! Love those lenses that are just for kids; and are blatant about it!

Things to do, things to buy...entertainment, services...if it's about kids; I LOVE IT!

Phoenix Zoo

When It Comes to Shopping, OR Lensbuilding....I Like Advice From Someone Who Knows Their Stuff 

These Lens Masters know their stuff! They have a wealth of knowledge, and aren't afraid to share it... Bravo!
featured lens Fussy Cutter Quilt Kits

Fussy Cutter Quilt Kits specializes in precision pre-cut quilt block kits using quality fabrics and offering a wide selection of block designs. My quilting kits are perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Please visit my web site at www.fussycutter...

featured lens Where can I find the best lenses about... SQUIDOO?

In a determined effort to help Lensmasters, new and experienced alike, I have been creating Squidoo Lenses about... Squidoo. So have others. And if you are one of those Lensmasters who have made a quality informative lens about a specific aspect abo...

featured lens Amish Quilt Racks, Quilts, Quilt Shelves & Quilt Clamps

The Amish are justly famous for their quilts, but not so much for their quilt racks, stands and clamps.  They have several styles of quilt racks which are shown here.  But for  display, they also have quilt shelves and quilt clamps whi...

I Really Love the "Featured Lens Module" 

This is one of my personal favorites!

This lensmaster is all about the kids...authors, publishers, artists and devoted dads....that's Waterwalker Publishing. They are a prime example of what happens when Dads take the helm of their families! They also know how to build a great group!
featured lens If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God?

Who made God? How did God make the world? Why does God let bad things happen? Does God love me? If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God? is a children's book that tackles these commonly asked questions about God. Inside you'll find ...

I LOVE Crafty Lenses 

I'm the Group Master for Connie's Craft-a-Holics Club

I love tightly focused craft lenses that know their subject matter...stay on track with the subject at hand ...and you can sense their passion for their craft...right through your computer monitor!

BELOW: A Flickr account is the perfect showcase for all the wonderful photos you will want to share with your audience.

It's also a way for you to earn royalties! You are rewarded when readers "click out" to go look at your photos, and receive even more rewards when they create a new Flickr account of their own!

I Love Feedback...Please Leave Your Comments or Questions Here! 

Lenses with a Guest Book score big in my book!

Providing the ability to socialize is the wind beneath my wings! So...please feel free to let me know how you feel about my Angel Lens!

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3 - 2 - 1.....Contact! For Best Results, Make Sure Your Readers Can Find You! 

I love lenses that have the "Contact Me" feature enabled!

When I find a lens that moves me, I like to fly on over and leave a big thumbs up to the author who touched my heart.

After all...I love feedback too! AND it has been said "That it is more blessed to give than to receive!"

Since we reap what we sow.....

Just click on the "MY ACCOUNT" tab...scroll to the bottom and turn "ON" the contact feature. It's so easy; and an essential function for any good resident expert!

Animal Charities... A Matter of Great Importance! Click Here to Find Out WHY! 

Any good social club worth it's salt must have a heart for the animal kingdom!

Anyone who lives alone knows the importance of the love of an animal! Unconditional love is the greatest reward of adopting...especially an animal who was previously mis-treated or unwanted.

A rescuer is a life-long hero...for man OR beast!

This picture is of my boys, Bootsie and Max...their lenses benefit the ASPCA.

Just go to "PAYMENT OPTIONS" on each lens you build to select "cash" or designate a charity for the royalties from that particular lens. Squidoo will handle the paperwork...all you need to do is tell them who to send the money to!

Bootsie & Max....My Kitties Living Large & In Charge! 

This module is the "LINK LIST"
Bootsie and Max...My Kitties Living Large & In Charge!
Not only have they taken over home in Phoenix, they've been the heart-throb in every state between Arizona and Ohio...they journeyed with me by car for the amazing adventure of cross-country relocation!

I Love Teens With a Passion.... 

Jennie shares what is important to her...with no apologies! Thought-provoking questions, room for input from her guests, and a wealth of relevant resources. When it's time for the changing of the guard....my vote is for Jennie...Bravo, Young Lady!
featured lens Gospel Tract Guide - Your guide to great resources in sharing the Word (and Love!) of God!

Many Christians think it's unimportant; some are just uncomfortable; more often then not, some plain don't care. We are called by God to be like Him, love like Him, die like Him.  One of the greatest tools out there for witnessing, next to the Bi...

I Love Lenses That Tackle Tough Subject Matters 

Anatomy of a Nervous Breakdown
When it comes to mental illness; our nation is sorely undereducated.

I applaud those who are brave enough to share the challenges that are part and parcel of illnesses that play themselves out in our emotions.

No More Stigma!

If you ever have to face the dark issue of a brain-based illness...you will be happy to find a lens like this one that will provide you with answers, assurance, as well as some much needed hope!
In the Dark of the Mind: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
When most of us hear the term 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,' the first thought that comes to our minds is of the Vietnam veteran and the Hollywood sensationalism of vivid, mini-movie flashbacks.

In fact, though it is most often associated to soldiers, anyone can have PTSD. Anybody.
How To Tame Bi-Polar Disorder
This lens is mine...I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder in 1997, and have finally come to the place of stability, and being pro-active in managing and overcoming the negative impact that this issue can have in a persons life.

I Love Faith-Based Lenses! 

Jesus has been my HERO since I was a child...I love lenses that discuss anything about him!

He's my best friend...as well as my hero!

The Bible is the best resource about him...after all; he helped write the book! Here's my favorite study tool:

www.Crosswalk.com

I Love the Wonder of Video... "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!" 

Father's Love Letter - Video

Sound track of Father's Love Letter - Father Heart Communications Copyright 1999-2005 www.FathersLoveLetter.com

Runtime: 368
503529 views
2300 Comments:

curated content from YouTube

I Love "PEOPLE THAT MATTER" Lenses ...Here's How to Build Your Own, Coz YOU Matter Too! 

People That Matter is a Squidoo Community whose lenses have a special formatting...The pages include a purple banner that set them apart from regular, everyday lenses...

Sort of like Wikipedia, but about bloggers and others that have something to say. Use this Squidoo community to profile your favorite influencer. Add a feed from their blog, some of the books they admire (or have written) and write your own profile.

And yes, it's totally fair game to write about yourself!

Click Here to Build Your Own: People Who Matter Lens!

How-To Add Large Photographs...by Jack C. Lee (Squid Pro!) 

featured lens How to add large photos and audio to your lens

I've been creating Squidoo lens for the past month. It is frustrating to upload an image and find that it is restricted to a small thumbnail size. I tried contacting Squidoo help but they are too busy to respond. I don't blame them with all the lens...

There Are Many Ways to Feature Your Information 

You can use a "LINK LIST" module, with the connection to your featured information, coupled with a "TEXT MODULE" with a photo inserted.... like the module you are reading now...

...or use a "FEATURED LENS MODULE"...like the one directly beneath this module.

(As you can see, the image is a little larger in the text module...for more focus on photos, use a Flickr module!)

Here's the "Link List" Module That Leads to One of My Favorite How-To Lenses...."How To Build a Cardboard Castle" 

How-To Build a Cardboard Castle
Building a giant castle in your backyard is great for birthday parties or anytime you want to turn a weekend into magical childhood memories.

And it's so much easier and less expensive than you ever imagined.

The Same Lens Has A Different Look When You Use the "Featured Lens" Module 

Built Using a "Featured Lens" Module

featured lens How to Build a Cardboard Castle

Building a giant castle in your backyard is great for birthday parties or anytime you want to turn a weekend into magical childhood memories. And it's so much easier and less expensive than you ever imagined. With Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets and FREE c...

The Lensmasters Lounge...aka Help For Squidoo Newbies! 

The Lounge is a great place for Q & A's...if you are new to forums (like I am!) then you may enjoy this feature.

You can "SUBSCRIBE" to the thread in which you are posting. You will receive a notification when someone participates in the thread.

What a great way to stay tuned, stay informed...and stay on the task of great lensbuilding!

Thanks to Greekgeek for this great lens that introduces us to the great help available at The Lensmasters Lounge.

...and Here is Greekgeek's Lens to Teach You About the Lounge 

featured lens SquidU's Lensmaster Lounge: Help for New Squids

Newbies! Need help with Squidoo? Choose "SquidU" from "Squidlinks" up top to visit Squidoo's members discussion forum, aka The Lensmaster Lounge. SquidU contains many kinds of resources to help you learn Squidoo. The Lensmast...

Lewis Smile Teaches Us About the Importance of Tagging...AND How to Do It 

featured lens Squidoo Traffic Tricks: (how to get more visitors and a better search engine ranking for your Squidoo lens)

Do you have some lenses that don't get as many visitors as they deserve? Would you like to learn how to get more people reading your lenses? Wanna know how to make people come back to your lenses again and again? Would you like to rank higher in G...

Team Squidoo... The Internet Wouldn't Be the Same Without Them 

Official Squidoo Links and Lenses 

Built Using the "Link List" Module

Squid U
I love having a place to go get help when I need it!

The techical team at Squidoo has always been not only efficient, but wonderfully polite and effervescent in their assistance to me...

God bless their little Squid hearts!
Lens of the Day
They celebrate one of us....Everyday!
Do As Squid Do
Working diligently to create a spirit of community....awwwww; now that's enough to make any angel smile!
The Squidoo Group at Flickr
Join the Squid Group here...

I LOVE Shameless Do-Gooders and Self-Promoters! 

I love self-confidence, motivation, and driving passion! I love people who know what they're about; and not afraid to say so!

Even if I disagree with their subject matter; I applaud those who aren't afraid to go for the gold!

So...in the spirit of shameless self-promotion (built on the foundation of healthy self-esteem!)...here's the link to one of my favorites...it's my blog!

RSS to Connie's Blog 

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Blog...Blog....Blog.... 

I love blogging...I love lenses about blogging...and I especially love lenses that show me how to jazz up my blog!

I love my blog...

Connie's Blog

Keeping Your Blog Fresh and Connected... 

RSS is a great tool to use for information on blogs, websites, news reports or other sites that you frequently like to visit whose information is updated frequently...

Linking to the RSS feed automatically updates the content at intervals of time that you designate.

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Blogging Is a Great Way to Keep In Touch With Your Audience 

So, who's your audience? No matter who it is; blogging is an excellent resource to keep them posted about updates and announcements within your area of expertise.

In my case, it's all about crafting!

My specialty is crafts for those who teach Bible lessons. I research games and toys as well, but crafting is my passion!

Since there are so many Holy Days and Holidays, blogging is a great way for me to keep my audience informed of info that needs to be shared before the next complete newsletter!

I have discovered that blogging is also a great way for me share fresh tidbits of info, without having to change and update my website!

Graphics by Lisa at Country Clipart

 

It's the place where I let you know about new sites I've discovered, or some fresh info about contests...

Like the contest at Delta Creative. Stop by and visit my blog to learn more about how you can win at Delta! Every month, they select a featured artist to receive gift certificates to Jo-Ann Fabrics!

Blogging is like updating your website, but without the technical difficulties; or the need to wait for a programmer to enter your changing announcements. Cheaper too, because there are so many FREE blogs available!

One of the other great features about blogging is that it's interactive! I love to hear from other crafter's, so I've revved up my Blogger Blog, and look forward to hearing from you!

Here's the link to my Blogger Blog...
aka Connie's Craftaholics Club Blog

Graphics by Lisa at Country Clipart

Here's a Great (RSS) How-To Lens 

Squidoo Member Dagmar has taken all the guess work out of creating your own RSS feeds! Here's her terrific How-To lens....
RSS Feeds
You can generate absolutely any RSS feeds, based on your keyword or list of keywords as well as easily place any of those feeds on your website, thus having fresh self updating content on any of your webpages.

How-To Add RSS 

featured lens RSS feeds

RSS Ground Rss Feeds Generator is an unlimited source of quality content in RSS format on absolutely any topic in any niche that you can use and apply in any way you want! RSS Ground is a membership website that gives you full access to the number o...

Flaming Lacer's Lens on Wine is a Prime Example of a GREAT Lens! 

I am a big fan of Tricia's lenses, but just discovered this one...we're both crafty ladies, but she's outdone herself with this lovely lens on fine wine!
featured lens Sharing Good Wines

I have always loved good wine - it touches so many emotions and senses that it would be cruel to deprive yourself!  One of the greatest pleasures for me is to share a bottle (or two) with good friends.  That is what this lens is about, shar...

 

She's even included a ready made list for you to copy and paste to del.icio.us!

She also took on a challenge from the The Lens Masters Lounge and figured out how to use background color in a text module!

Way to go, Tricia! Fabulous lens writing!

Here's Where to Look for Some Help With Some Basic Functions...aka How To Do It 

The Flickr Module Allows You to Share Lots of Photos

AKA.....How to boost your lens ranking! Screen shots make it easy to see what you're looking for...

curated content from Flickr

Your FLICKR Account Is a Great Way to Put Lots of Screen Shots in One Place 

Your Tips and Techniques, Available With Just the Click of a Mouse!

curated content from Flickr

I Love INTERACTIVE Geography! The Google Map Module is a Great Way to Promote Your Business 

Come on....show me YOUR corner of the universe!

I love interactive modules!
Wings on....er; I mean "hands on" is a terrific teaching tool.
Powered by Google

Google Is Great... 

I've been exploring more of the options that are available in my Google account. There are endless possiblities to make your lenses absolutely sparkle...

I'll post a Squidcast when I've completed the next round of updates, so be sure to FAVORITE this lens, or JOIN MY FANCLUB to receive up to the minutes news about the activities in this lens!

Learn more about Clara and all her little peeps:
www.conniescrafts4kids.com

News/Blog Posts from Google.....A Powerful, Real Time Module 

Tap into Google in real time....see what's being posted about your favorite topic...Here's what's being said about "SQUIDOO"
WL Marketing Launches Squidoo Lens Creation Service To Improve Page Ranking
WL Marketing has launched their Squidoo lens creation service to improve page ranking for websites....
Seo-Services-Experts.com Presents the Best Online Press Release Service
... include services such as the press release services, the social bookmarking services, DMOZ submi...
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I Love a CHALLENGE! 

This one is sponsored by Margaret Schaut...who also manages The Mall at Squidoo

Talk about busy...at the time of this writing; there are almost 900 lenses in the mall, and she still takes the time and effort to take care for the business of Squidness... what a gal!

I cast my vote for a name for the Squid icon; how about you?

What's in a name, you ask? At Squidoo...it's a challenge...and an opportunity to connect with high-spirited individuals; and a little orange squid!

So, go have some fun...vote for your favorite OR add a suggestion of your own!

Name the Squid!

Margaret Schaut, MASTER Lensmaster 

Margaret's "Michaelangelo's David" lens was in the running for
The Lens of the Year

....she also hosts
The Mall at Squidoo

If you have retail items for sale; she's the Group Master who will can provide you with a lovely spot at The Mall!
featured lens Michelangelo's David

The stature and prominence, the importance and influence of Michelangelo's David statue may surprise you! The David statue tells a story, yes, and that story is here.  But the statue has his OWN story to tell, one that not many people know. Here i...

Name the Squid Contest.... WHY Help Name a Squid? 

It's for more than just the fun and camaraderie of community spirit...

Check out CHIMP HAVEN to see how Squidoo gives to the global community through royalties from this lens with a challenge!
Name the Squid
Come on over and cast your vote...may the best squid win!
Chimp Haven (Squidoo Lens)
In addition to all the fun....the royalties for this challenge benefit CHIMP HAVEN.

It's a safe haven for primates who have been used as research test animals, have worked as film or television actors, or are pets who are no longer wanted...

What a great way to say "Thanks" to the animals who have such a positive impact on the lives of humans!
Chimp Haven (Website)
Chimp Haven is a permanent home for chimpanzees retired from biomedical research, entertainment, or no longer wanted as pets.

My Boys, Max and Bootsie Love to Promote the ASPCA 

featured lens Bootsie, Max & Smokey, My Kitties Living Large & In Charge

I'm not the only one who loves my boys! Jesus loves them too!...  My kitties have travelled all over the country and have some exciting adventures to share with you!  Bootsie is the oldest, and is the self-appointed daddy to his little brot...

Learn Why Lenses Get "LOCKED" 

featured lens Locked?!

Squidoo is a place for passionate people to make single pages, for free, to share expertise, personal opinion, recommendations and links to the best stuff online. It's a place for handgathered, unique, useful, recommended, genuine content. Written b...

When You Need Technical Assistance... 

Every vehicle needs routine maintenance in order to remain in tip-top running order...

When you do encounter a technical issue; Squidoo makes it easy to ask for help!

Just send a feedback report to the technical team that works quietly in the background to keep Squidoo running smoothly...

They are always listening for cries for help...they will investigate the problem and get back to you once they have instigated the solution...

When it comes to problem solving; Squidoo is all ears...ENGINEERS!

Here's the link to reach them:
FEEDBACK

Squidoo Has a Whole New World of Widgets 

The next few modules are just a few samples of the world of widgets now available for your lens building pleasure!

Just click on "ADD MODULES"...and browse for the widget that fits your target audience. There's something for everyone!

New Movie Listings 

Avatar in Digital 3D
A former Marine (Sam Worthington) falls in love with a native (Zoe Saldana) of a lush alien planet.
Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience
Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'...
Avatar
Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'...
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Federal agents whisk two Manhattan murder witnesses (Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker) to Wyoming.
The Young Victoria - Opens Limited Fri., Dec. 18
Teenage Victoria (Emily Blunt) meets the love of her life and becomes England's queen.

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Squidoo Offers a Wikipedia Module 

A terrific module for homeschool and educational lenses

Squidoo is a community website that allows users to create pages (called lenses) for subjects of interest. Squidoo is in the top 500 most visited sites in the world, and in the top 300 most viewed in the United States.Squidoo.com traffic details Alexa.com. Squidoo grew 91% in 2008, and had 900,000 handbuilt lenses as of February 1st, 2009.

read the rest of the Wikipedia article

New Cost of the War in Iraq 

The "Duel Module" is Reminiscent of Days Gone By... 

Sound off about your pet peeve, passion or philosophy...then dare others to sound off in a duel on the matter at hand!

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The "Poll Module" Can Be Used As a Terrific Marketing Tool 

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When It Comes to Word of Mouth Advertising... Squidoo Makes Yours the Biggest Mouth in the Valley! 

...aka The Power of Promotion!

Businesses small and large seek to promote their services through word of mouth advertising.

One dissatisfied customer can truly be a nightmare for any business owner... BUT...

One satisfied customer can be a major player in the arena of personal recommendation for those who do business; better than usual!

Squidoo traffic numbers in the millions; every single month! That's a lot of word of mouth advertising...and the big news is that it's totally FREE!

Such is the case in my recent purchase of my Ford Focus. Visit my lens about Mel Clayton Ford in Phoenix, and discover how your voice can ring out loud and clear about one of your favorite businesses!

Join me at Squidoo, and let your voice be heard! Here's My Personal Invitation!

Mel Clayton Ford Phoenix 

featured lens Trading Vehicles Is a Simple Process at Mel Clayton Ford, Phoenix

Look what I'm driving today... It's my 2005 Ford Focus, from Mel Clayton Ford in Phoenix! Let me introduce you to the dealership, and some of the hard working team that put this deal together. They are a great group of individuals who worked together...

The Cafe Press Module Allows You to Sell Your Own Products... With YOUR Own Artwork 

Here Are a Few Samples of the Artwork of My Friends Tania & Lana...
aka The Butterbee Sisters
Butterbees, Bee Kind, Mug

Butterbees, Bee Kind, Mug

Image based on our Award Winning picture book, How Butterbees Came to Bee! by Lana and Tania Bloch, illustrated by retired Disney artist, David Michener.

Price: 14.99Buy Now

Butterbees, Bee Kind, Sweatshirt

Butterbees, Bee Kind, Sweatshirt

Image based on our Award Winning picture book, How Butterbees Came to Bee! by Lana and Tania Bloch, illustrated by retired Disney artist, David Michener.

Price: 34.99Buy Now

Butterbees, Bee Kind, Teddy Bear

Butterbees, Bee Kind, Teddy Bear

Image based on our Award Winning picture book, How Butterbees Came to Bee! by Lana and Tania Bloch, illustrated by retired Disney artist, David Michener.

Price: 17.99Buy Now

Butterbees Wall Clock

Butterbees Wall Clock

Image based on our Award Winning picture book, How Butterbees Came to Bee! by Lana and Tania Bloch, illustrated by retired Disney artist, David Michener.

Price: 15.99Buy Now

Butterbees, Bee Kind Calender

Butterbees, Bee Kind Calender

Image based on our Award Winning picture book, How Butterbees Came to Bee! by Lana and Tania Bloch, illustrated by retired Disney artist, David Michener.

Price: 5.99Buy Now

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The "Black Box" Module Features Your Favorite Info... In Bold Black and White!

Connie's Craft-a-Holics Club.com

Here's Another Red Letter Day... 

My first Lens of the Day is a celebration of Flickr. As you can see, I use the Flickr module to populate my lenses with photos and graphics that enrich the subject matter of my lenses.

What a thrill for my first LOTD to be a celebration of my love for photography... Thanks, Team Squidoo!

Flickr888 

Celebrating 24 Hours of Flickr

featured lens Flickr 888... A 24 Hour Celebration of Flickr

The 24 Hours of Celebrating Flickr888 has come and gone, but the shots are still being uploaded at the Flickr888 Group! There are some amazing photos that you won't want to miss... There are baby picture, pets, and some amazing plants and landscapes...

The Animoto Module Lets You Create Your Own Music Videos 

Animoto Reads Your Images and Creates a Different Video Each Time You Generate a Movie 

YOU GET A DIFFERENT RESULT EVERY TIME...EVEN IF YOU USE THE SAME IMAGES!

ANIMOTO - the end of slideshows.

Just Click The Banner and Go Have Some Fun at Animoto! 

(Hear Ye... Hear Ye... It's Time For Your Event! is December 16, 2012)

The Countdown Feature Is Like a Neon Billboard to Announce Your Special Events 

Support Your Special Announcement With More Details in a "Text Module" Like This One

The "Featured Lens" Module Can Provide In-Depth Information About Your Event 

featured lens The Squid Adventure Is Done... For Now!

The dust is still settling from the brainstorm that hit the Adventure Team's conference room while we decided on the winner of our contest. We thought and thought, and debated and analyzed... can we award the adventure to a Squid Girl since we had s...

A Polaroid Shot Can Really Dazzle Your Audience With Visual Impact

When You're Going For the Gusto.... Double the Impact With Colorful Photos

Reviews from the "Yelp Module" Reviews Businesses, Entertainment and More... 

These are the Yelp Reviews Under Active Living in 85016, Phoenix, Arizona

Just enter your zip code to show your audience other businesses, services and entertainment that are located within your zip cod!

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 85016

Camelback Mountain (Phoenix)  
"I think I can see my house from here... Well, probably not, but I did enjoy the panoramic view of Phoenix from the top of Camelback! My intention was..." more
Papago Park (Phoenix)  
"Papago Park, the home of the Spring Training Oakland A's, is a wonderful place to go in Phoenix. It is truly a park within the city and you feel like you..." more
Piestewa Peak (Phoenix)  
"Proud to say I've seen a rattler, gila monster and three coyotes over the decades. Three independent sightings, and the funny thing was they all occured in..." more
Desert Song Yoga & Massage (Phoenix)  
"Excellent teachers and lovely facility. Regardless of your experience level, there is something for everyone! Convenient location for the central area, not..." more
South Mountain Park (Phoenix)  
"Silent Sunday is my favorite day of any month! What a great idea! We ran the 5.5 miles from the parking lot up to Dobbins Point on the paved road, and..." more
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Well......There You Have It 

That's the cream of the crop when it comes to what it takes to make this Squid Angel smile...give 2 thumbs up and 5 stars!

Thanks for stopping by...I hope this information will entice you to become a Squidoo Lensmaster...and a Group Master as well!

It's so easy, and so much fun...Enjoy; and I'll see you around the forum!



Click on "View All Images" to see God's Grace Notes at Slide!

God's Grace Notes, Class of 2007

Please, Be My Guest 

Are you as impressed with the power of networking at Squidoo as I have been?

If so, I invite you to join me...just follow the link to accept my personal invitation to become the newest member of the community at Squidoo.

You'll enjoy the camaraderie of some of the finest lensmasters in the world, and you'll make money while you promote your business, your ministry, your non-profit agency...or even your SELF!

It's a simple registration process, then you're on your way! I'm only an email away if you need any help along the way...don't hesitate to ask. After all, that's what being a Squid Angel is all about!

Once you get registered, just take a look at my lenses and join some of my groups... I'll be happy to have you as part of my Squidoo family!

Together, we can create some great lenses, as well as raise money for some awesome charities!

It's that easy! So let's get going...here's the link to get you there...

God's Grace Note Referral

This Lens Was Built With Tender Loving Care By A Veteran Squid Angel 

by gods_grace_notes

Hello World!

Have you ever endured a season in your life when you just couldn't seem to find yourself?  I certainly have! 

I found the answ...

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