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Great Lensmastering Tips & Tricks!
The home for lenses & Info & tips on how to maintain or improve any lens on Squidoo! Why have an average lens when you can have a "Splendiferous" Lens? Content, Layout, Design, Resources and more. Great tips & tools to Soup-up, Pimp-out, Spiff-up and Trick-Out your lens from Experienced Lensmasters.
There are some really great "How-to" lenses and resources on the elements of making a great lens, it is time to gather them all into one place- right here!
Find all kinds of resources for serious Lensmastering here at the Pimp My Lens HQ!
Do you have a "HOW TO" LENS about lensmastering tips, tricks or resources?
We'd love to see it and help you share it with all of Squidoo!
Word to the Wise: No Jive Talkin'!
RELEVANT TOPIC LENSES ONLY, PLEASE!
-All lenses subject to approval.
-No link is created until a lens is officially approved.
-Pending lenses DO NOT appear on the list of Member Lenses OR on the HQ Page.
Off-topic Lenses will get the big ol' vinyl platform disco BOOT. Seriously!
In other words- it is a waste of time to submit off-topic lenses, they will only be deleted from the pending list- never see the light of day. RESIST this most FUTILE TEMPTATION!
Please submit lenses for review one of two ways:
Submit an EXISTING LENS (finished, published, relevant subject)
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Group Icon Contest!
This group needs an Icon- an image that captures what the group is all about. We are seeking a matching Icon (small square) and Header (rectangle) as can be seen here. The winning entry will become the Group Icon and Header and the creating Lensmaster will be credited and linked on this Group page. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes through! Entries will be accepted through August 11.
The Graphics are in and the VOTE IS ON!
VOTE HERE (see all entries too!)
Thanks, KCStargazer
This first most fabulous entries for our Logo & Icon Contest are Courtesy of the talented and prolific Graphic Designer Janusz

The New Way to Pimp
Are you ready to have the Coolest Lens on the Block?
The new urban slang redefines the word Pimp:
Pimp
(verb)
1. To make something cool, fresh, flashy or trendy. The use of accessories to enhance the appearance of something (as in a car), usually in an extreme, highly stylized or gaudy way.
2. The act of promoting something or someone.
Here we will focus mainly on the Design and Content aspects for Lenses, but information on how to Actively Promote your lens will be here too. (Hey, there's even stuff for Groups too!)
Lenses on understanding the various tools and features of Squidoo, official and unofficial, are gathered here too for quick, easy reference.
Now you have your lens all set up and it looks "Pretty darn good", but you want to take it up a notch into "Splendiferous" or even "Awesometastic".
Here is a growing collection of tips and tricks to help do just that!
I can't say that I've tried them all- far from it, but it sure feels like being a kid in a candy shop! In light of this, we invite you to share your experiences with different tricks, advice and techniques found here in the "Rap Session" module below.
Pimpin' Proper
Pods and Posses
An essential guide to Good Squidizenship
by Euryale
Exactly what is "Good Squidizenship"?
It's all about community spirit!
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Good Squidizenship
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The official mantra for this lens, taken from Squidoo's philosophy, is The Power of Personal Recommendation. Welcome to my third lens about lens-building! Squidoo is a community site and interacting with the community is part of how you and your lense...
Freshest Pimping Info
Fresh is Best!
Browse the MOST RECENTLY UPDATED LENSES in the Group:
Do Squidoo: A much requested guide to creating a successful Squidoo lens, Submit URL: Getting your Squidoo Lens noticed., How to Add PayPal Buttons to Your Squidoo Lens, Squidoo Guide: Linking Tips, Amazon RSS Feeds for Your Squidoo Lens
Featured Trick
One tentacle at a time...
Overwhelmed by the plethora of pimping possibilities? We'll make it easy by featuring and rotating a different trick to try right here!
ADD some pizazz to your lens. Learn how to change the text color or add a hyperlink like we've done like here!
Pl...
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Basic HTML for Squidoo
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You can use basic HTML in a few of the lens modules. Mostly used to create hyperlinks (they are the "live links" to other sites). Though there are also other uses for HTML. If you find yourself in need of quick tutorial on how to do it, her...
Word On the Street
From the Squid Posse: Megan Casey, Corey Brown & Gil Hildebrand, JrLive Feed from the Official Squid Blog by Team Squid:
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byGroup Rap Session
Guestbook for Comments, Discussion, FeedbackHave a comment or a question about Pimping a Lens?
How did a Trick work (or not work) for you?
Please share your questions, comments and suggestions here!
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chefkeem
Thank you so much for making me part of this great group. You are definitely the #1 resource for all things Squidoo. I'm so proud to be here! Posted May 19, 2008 |
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purplelady
I also have become addicted to Squidoo. As I build more and realize the work and love that needs to be given to each of them; I am always on the lookout for all the tips, tricks and pimping strategies that I can find to make mine better. Posted May 18, 2008 |
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triathlontraining
Very nice group! Many helpful tips here. I added a lens that I compiled of tips and tricks too. :) Posted April 20, 2008 |
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Maa
Some fantastic information. I'm looking forward to learning some new things! Posted February 09, 2008 |
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Lots of great information, thanks. Posted February 06, 2008 |
Newest Tricks & Tips Lenses
What's hot?
Want the LATEST info?
Hop to the the MOST RECENTLY CREATED lenses in the group.
Welcome to the PIMP MY LENS: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks Group!
squidoo css - my favorite code, Squidoo Tools, Resources, and Guides, EelKat's Secrets To Squidoo Success, The Introduction Module in Squidoo, How To Squidoo With A Lotta Help From My Friends
Pre-Pimping: How to Begin
Getting Started
The basics of Lensmastering-
Just the Facts, Ma'am (Frequently Asked Questions): Squidoo FAQ
To stay in the game,
you gotta play by The Rules (Terms of Service): Squidoo TOS
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Your Lensmasters Bio
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Make your Lensmaster Biography into a squidlicious appetizer.
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Do Squidoo: A much requested guide to creating a successful Squidoo lens
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Are you seeking information on how to use Squidoo effectively? Excellent, because this lens is made just for you! Find the answers to: - How do I do ...? - Why won't ... work? - How can I ...? - Why do you ...? - Where is the ...? Finally d...
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Lens It!
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Got a hobby? Lens It! Got an interest? Lens It! Got an idea? Lens It! Got a story? Lens It! Got a special skill? Lens It! Got a musical talent? Lens It! Got an unusual job? Lens It! Got a favorite family recipe? Lens It! Okay, I think you've...
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How to Make Your First (or Second) Squidoo Lens
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Step-by-step, here's how to get started, answers to clear up some confusion, and all the basics to help you be a GREAT lensmaster right off the bat! There are FAQs, instructions, tips and techniques, common mistakes, some strategies and some technic...
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Squidoo lens design guidelines
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This lens is about suggested design guidelines for creating a Squidoo lens. A lens is basically a web page. Any good web design guidelines will apply to a lens. In addition, the lens has some limitations and structure that makes the design of a good...
Progressive Pimping 1: The Essentials
Basic ToolsSpecific Features-
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Squidoo Modules
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This lens demonstrates a selection of some of the most used and useful Squidoo Modules. You'll see them in their natural environment, with content or product included. Accompanying each is a description of what the module does. To start with, this is...
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Squid-Cast: How to Add Modules
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You've made your first lens and want to add new modules. Here are step by step instructions with screenshots.
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How to backup your lens
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Recently, I came across a few posting on SquidU about people accidentally deleting their lens or due to some bug. To avoid future headache, once you have created your lens and are happy with the content, I recommend you take a few extra minutes to ba...
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Your Lensmaster Profile
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Do you want to allow people to contact you through your lens? Do you want to share your favorite lenses with others? Scroll down to find out how.
Progressive Pimping 2: Maximizing Modules
Get the most out of ModulesOne Module at a time-
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The Text/Write Module for Anything!
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I love the Write module. It's really one of my very favorites... you can do anything with it. It is one of the easiest ways to make your lens stand out. It is the primary carrier of your best content, originally written information or stories, and it...
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Instant News: Using the news modules
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Squidoo offers many great news modules from a huge variety of sources that will enhance the content of your lens. Each of the feeds below can be found as a ready-to-install module in the Squidoo lensmaking module picker. Simply add it to your le...
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Instant Blogs: Using the blog modules
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You don't have to be a blogger to add blogs to your lens. Squidoo offers many great blog modules that will enhance the content of your lens. Each of the blogs below can be found as a ready-to-install module in the Squidoo lensmaking module picke...
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Amazon Module Basics
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Squidoo's Amazon module can be used in a lot of ways. It can, obviously, feature books, toys, games, etc. You can also modify the look with html, hyperlinks, and graphics. Read on to see what features are available with examples.&nb...
Pimp My Topic
"How to" Guides to Building specific types of lenses
Need a template?
Here are some great examples:
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How to Create an About Me Lens
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When I first got online ten years ago there were probably more personal webpages than commercial ones. Geocities and Tripod ruled and it was fun to play with this new toy that allowed us to tell everyone way more than they really cared to learn...
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How to Create a NaNoWriMo Lens
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NaNoWriMo is a contest for National Novel Writing Month that takes place each November. Thousands of writers from all over the world compete to write 50,000 words in thirty days. If you are participating in NaNoWriMo, get some additional...
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How to Create a Genealogy Lens
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The Internet has helped genealogy grow in popularity in the last 10 years, and now more and more people are not only finding their ancestors online, they're also creating their own family trees online. Squidoo is a perfect place to create your own fam...
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How to create a Squidbook
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What is a Squidbook you ask? It is a way of using Squidoo lens to publish a book. I came up with this idea recently and have started creating my first squidbook. You can check it out here My first Squidbook My second squidbook...on Squidoo ...
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How to Create a Direct Sales Lens
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Squidoo is a great place to promote your direct sales business. Lenses are simple to set up, even for complete beginners, and Squidoo has what we like to call the "Google juice," meaning you'll see your well-designed lens indexed at l...
Pro-Pimping 1: Bling-Bling
Got Image? Customizing with Primo Images & Audio
When you're ready to take it to the next step and really make it shine, here are some tips from the experts!
Find ways to customize your lens using tips and tricks discovered by techies and lensmasters while working on their own lenses!
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Image Processing for the web
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I am a digital imaging professional. I have worked in this arena for over 20 years in my previous career with IBM Research. I am also an amateur digital photographer. I have watched the growth of digital imaging with amazement over the last few years...
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How to add large photos and audio to your lens
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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...
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Royalty-free photos
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I've been sorting through digital photos that I've been taking since 2001. The only problem being is while I had a good camera for a number of years, it was a film camera. The digital camera I was using was a dinky little one. Just for fun. Had I wan...
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Adding Links to your Images on Squidoo - An iframe alternative
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In order to combat those nasty spammers, iframes were disabled on squidoo on July 12, 2007. However, all hope is not lost! If you were using iframes for affiliates, pictures, or other static-type content, here is a work around for you!
Pro-Pimping 2: HTML Tricks for Squidoo
The Pimpin' Pros know what works & what doesn'tCustom Coding-
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Super Advanced HTML Tips and Tricks to use on Squidoo
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These techniques are not really that super advanced. Anyone can do this. This lens would not be possible if it were not for the groundwork of other lenmasters: specifically, Magicality and N376 so they will be getting a lot of link love here. This le...
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Advanced HTML for Squidoo
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The techniques shown here aren't much more advanced then what's in the Basic HTML tutorial. The code being used isn't any more special. But the results and presentation can appear to be more sophisticated. Hence it being the Advanced HTML tutorial. F...
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Simple HTML tricks to use with Squidoo
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Squidoo has a nice editor for your lenses, but things can be improved. This lens will show you some simple tricks to include more than possible with simply using the editor. These tricks should be used in modules like the link list, or the write modu...
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Basic HTML for Squidoo
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You can use basic HTML in a few of the lens modules. Mostly used to create hyperlinks (they are the "live links" to other sites). Though there are also other uses for HTML. If you find yourself in need of quick tutorial on how to do it, her...
Pro-Pimping 3: All Tricked Out
Beyond the Basics - Not in the "standard issue" bag of Squidoo tricks!Fly Tricks & Accessories-
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SpideeMail
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Would you like to know where everyone who looks at your lens is coming from? I was kind of curious, so I took a SpideeTag and added it to a few of my lenses and it seems to be working quite well. Check out my lens on installing an above ground pool,...
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Amazon RSS Feeds for Your Squidoo Lens
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I have this special service for Squidoo Lensmasters whom are also Amazon Associates - RSS Feeds containing products from Amazon. You can put these feeds into your lens to show books, DVD, electronics and more from specific categories. "But Why?&q...
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Using foreign characters on Squidoo
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The UN has declared 2008 the International Year of Languages to promote unity in diversity and international understanding. So if you are creating a lens about languages, a multilingual lens or just using some foreign phrases, then this lens teaches...
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Chiclet - How to build small buttons for your Blog
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Hey! I want one of those little blog buttons with my website name on it! How do I make those? Where can I put them? What are they anyway? The truth is, they are easier than they look because of some great online tools. These are Chiclets...
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How to Add PayPal Buttons to Your Squidoo Lens
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If you're looking for how to add a PayPal button to your Squidoo lens, here's how. Please be aware of the risks involved, as you will have to disable the Encryption feature.
Ready to Roll 1: Promotional Pimping
Maximizing exposure, boosting lensrank
Get Found!
View the hottest Tags: Tag Clouds
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How to supercharge your lens
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Getting links to your lens from outside Squidoo is an important part of promoting your ideas or products. Here is a strategy you can use to leverage your efforts and those of the squidoo community to build traffic . The Squidoo world is still a...
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Search Engines Web Site Promotion
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Yes the web is full of all the site optimisation information you need but, if you’re like me, they’re all talking in a foreign language - guess what, I’m from your town, I even live in your neighbourhood SO we can and will communica...
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Lensmaster Ranking
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I have come up with a simple calculation of lensmaster ranking. It is an average number therefore it is merely an estimate and not an exact figure. It relies on the current lens rank which is somewhat inaccurate but all we have today. It is a way to...
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SquidOffers
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This lens is bereft of opinion. I have gathered together all official mentions of SquidOffers and put them all in the one place so it's easier for you to find and wade through the plethora of information. Use this information to increase your Squid Kn...
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GreekGeek's Squidoo Tips: How to Get Your Lens Found
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So, you want to learn how to build good Squidoo lenses (or any kind of webpage) and attract lots of visitors! Here's ten quick steps to help bring web traffic your way. Credentials: I came here with zero web marketing experience, but my first lens was...
Ready to Roll 2: Pimping for Profit
Squeezing some Cash Out of Your SquidMilk those tentacles!
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Squidconomy - The Economics of Squidoo
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Historical Adsense Payouts, Buying and Selling lenses, Affiliate payouts and more make up the mountain of ways you can make a few bucks using squidoo. Here is the history of these things and how they evolve through the life of Squidoo.
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Buy and Sell Squidoo Lenses at Auction with Sell My Lens
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Finally! A way to turn your long hours of slaving away at the keyboard into some cold, hard cash. SellmyLens has been developed to enable Squidoo Lenses to be bought and sold without all of the high fees associated with many online sales.
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Amazon Module Basics
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Squidoo's Amazon module can be used in a lot of ways. It can, obviously, feature books, toys, games, etc. You can also modify the look with html, hyperlinks, and graphics. Read on to see what features are available with examples.&nb...
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How to Value a Squidoo Lens
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As Squidoo Grows and develops, the marketplace for buying and selling lenses is also bound to grow. The question is, how much is a lens really worth?? Lets explore a couple of classic ways for valuing assets and apply them to the Squidoo...
Pimping Potpourri
An Exotic Blend of Information, Commentary and Q&ABetter than a Squid Ink Milkshake!
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How to Help Squidoo Succeed?
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Recently, I have come to the conclusion that Squidoo is at a critical point in its development. As lensmasters, we can help in more ways than one. It is well known that the Squidoo staff, though brilliant, are swamped with work. This is the price you...
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How To: Pimp Out Your Lens
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It's okay. We all have to start somewhere and not everyone is a graphic designer. With some work though, you can take a crappy lens or even a semi-decent one and make into a superstar. That's why we're here today. To pimp your...
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The Free Squidoo Guide
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Everything I know about Squidoo... I learned at Squidoo! I put this lens together to start to make better sense of all the free information I've found for how to use Squidoo and how to build better lenses. My recommendations are based on w...
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Why Squidoo?
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If you're like me you need to know the details before you commit. Now that I've seen and weighed it up for myself here's a bunch of good reasons why you should sign up to Squidoo...
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How To Squidoo And Change The World
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Creating a Squidoo lens can help make a difference in the world or your little corner of it. Would you like to raise awareness and/or money for a good cause? Find a missing child? Tell someone you love them? Get an animal adopted? Show people how to...
Pimping Primer
What does is all mean? Understanding Squidoo Lingo, Culture & Values
Squidooers come from all over the world, but we share some things in common.
How do you say in Squid-Speak?
What do all those symbols and terms mean?
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Squid-Stats
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Squidoo provides lensmasters with a great deal of information about people who visit your lenses. This information includes where visitors are coming from, where they go, and what they purchase. This information can be used to increase the traff...
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Unimproved Lenses
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Whoops! Looks like you have too many "unimproved" lenses right now (this means lenses that are probably empty, unpublished, or have fewer than 3 modules). Please work on your existing lenses before starting a new one. Thanks for helping us...
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Lensrank
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Just how does the Squidoo Lensrank work? Is it important? If you make it into the Top 100 Lenses should you celebrate by popping open the champagne or chugging down a beer? All these questions won't be answered in this lens on Lensrank. All we'll be...
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PayRank
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PayRank scale is based on a lensmaster's average LensRank and traffic. This lens collates all the mentions of Payrank so you can determine for yourself what the elusive term means for you.
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Squidoopedia
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In this lens we will be adding, and encouraging others to add examples of Squidoo-centric jargon as it evolves. Referenced sources from the Squidu forum are most appreciated and given extra weight.
Meet Our Master Lens Pimpin' Pros!
From Every Day Squidooians to Official Citizen Squid
A rotating Gallery of Experienced LensMasters, Talented Techies and Official Squidizen
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And our Funky Graphics Guru JanusZ:
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Group Pimpin'
Everything you wanted to know about groups...and then some. For Lnesmasters and Groupmasters.
Not just for Groupmasters-
Essential info for Lensmasters and Group Members!
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A Guide to Groups for Lensmasters
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Groups are collections of Lens, usually focused on a particular theme or interest. Groups are run by Groupmasters, to maintain and promote them. The are a large number of Groups on Squidoo now, so deciding which ones to join can be a difficult task,...
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Make your Group's Headquarters Interesting and Beautiful!
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You've created a group, and it's sure to be the next big thing. Now, what do you do with it? We all want our group pages to be a favorite landing spot of many visitors. THE place they'll want to visit again and again. I've studied the best groups...
Squid Who? Squid U!
Where Lensmasters Meet to Share Tips Over a Very Large Plate of Calamari
SquidU
Featuring:
The Learning Library
-You, too, can speak Squidoo!
The Lensmaster Lounge
-A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum...
The SquidU Review
-Sign up for the official scoop! Squidoo's weekly email newsletter, edited by:
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Tickled Purple
Pleased as Punch on making history as the first Group ever to make LOTD!

Thank you, Team Squid, for the LOTD honor!
(Oops, I think I just "inked" myself!)
July 27, 2007
In the words of the late Godfather of Soul:
"Ain't it Funky Now!"
What makes a great lens?
Check out the latest Lens of the Day honorees to see some fantastic examples:
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFunky Music for Lens Pimping
Safe, secure ordering at Amazon.com
-VOTE for your favorite
-CLICK on the image or title for more info or to purchase from Amazon.com.
Choose your format: CD's or Downloads for your ipod/ MP3!
James Brown - Star Time
It Will Take You Years to Understand This Much Fun more...0 points
James Brown - 20 All-Time Greatest Hits!
Essential Listening for All Human Lifeforms!!! Unl more...0 points
Rick James - The Definitive Collection
The Brother was the Last King of the Funk. Rick Ja more...0 points
VH1 Behind the Music: The KC & the Sunshine Band Collection
Shake shake it! Today's funk has lost yesterday's more...0 points
Play the Funk
This Funk Disco band was one of the best, and Hey, more...0 points
Master Index & New From the Squid Hatchery
The Most Recently Created Lenses and Master Index
There's a lot more here that doesn't always show on the HQ Page (not enough space!), but you can still access them here:
Browse ALL titles! Handy Index of:
ALL Pimp My Lens Group Lenses
The Most Recently Created Lenses:
squidoo css - my favorite code, Squidoo Tools, Resources, and Guides, EelKat's Secrets To Squidoo Success, The Introduction Module in Squidoo, How To Squidoo With A Lotta Help From My Friends
Squidoo Lensmaster & Groupmaster Companion BLOGS & Websites
More places to find great information about LensmasteringSharing the SquidLove
Do you have a Companion BLOG or Website on Squidoo Lensmastering or Groupmastering featuring ideas, tips, tools and resources (or even pet peeves) that is helpful to creating and improving Squidoo Lenses and/or Groups?
No big surprise, with all the talent here, many lensmasters do!
SquidBloggers, please add your Squidoo-Related BLOG or Website to the list below!
This is for BLOGS & WEBSITES ONLY-
Please submit Lenses at this link: Submit an Existing Lens. Thanks!
All submissions subject to approval.
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The Mall on Squidoo: Margaret Schaut
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KCStargazer Squidoo Groups Info Blog
a place for answers to many common questions, lens more...0 points
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Squidoo-it-Yourself
Dave Pye, Richard Banfield and Rajesh Setty. <b more...0 points
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SquidUtils - Utilities and Tools for the Expert Lensmaster
SquidUtils has complementry utilities and tools fo more...0 points

Dreaming of one BILLION Lenses...
Straight from Uber-Squid Seth Godin:
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