Groups Mentor

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Squidoo Groups Are No More

Squidoo Groups are no more. If you had a Squidoo group, it's still there only now it's a lens instead of a group with all the members listed in a plexo, or link list.

The url is still the same, it just doesn't have the link functionality, or the benefit of all the backlinks groups used to have.

One way to counteract losing groups is to make sure you're takining full advantage of the tags on your lens to best display your lens with a small group of other lenses that are related. You can tag your own lenses similarly, or find other lenses you like with a similar topic and match up some of the tags.

Whatever you do make sure your lens is well tagged and turn on the Discovery Tool in your lens intro module for maximum exposure.

You can still operate your group if you want to, just use the lens as your headquarters and build it from there.

Looking For More Information On The Recent Groups Changes? 

It's still a work in progress, I'll be updating it over the next day or so with information on taking your groups from good to great.

If you have a group you think meets the cut, feel free to add it to the Plexo...
featured lens Taking Groups From Good to Great!

Squidoo Groups are undergoing a major change right now. If you have a Squidoo group you should cherish it and work toward making it the best it can be. By June 1st 100 extra special groups will be chosen to receive an extra special tool. Below are s...

What is a Group? 

A group on Squidoo is a collection of lenses that are related, and belong to a system managed by a groupmaster.

The groupmaster creates a group, and sets standards on which lenses can join. There are groups just for recipes, and groups just about cars, and groups just about wedding services.

Adding lenses to groups can help your lenses get found! When readers are out looking for similar resources, they may find your lens by clicking on related lenses in a group.

How do I join a group? 

In order to add a lens to a group, your lens must first be featured and published. (See our lens on WIP for more info.)

To add a lens to a group:
  1. Log into your account on Squidoo.
  2. Visit the group homepage of the group you would like to join. Make sure you pick groups that are appropriate and fit your topic. Some groupmasters have instructions on what is and isn't allowed. Be sure to read these first!
  3. In the right column there is a link that reads "add an existing lens." Click it. (Note: this won't show up if you're not logged in!)
  4. Select the lens you wish to add from the drop down menu and click next.
  5. Some groups are set up to automatically accept lenses, and some are set so that the groupmaster has to first approve you. Make sure you only submit lenses that are appropriate. Submitting lenses that don't fit the topic or instructions of the groupmaster can get you banned from the group!

Jazz up your Group Headquarters 

Making your group glamorous is simple and easy!
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How do I transfer a group? 

Transferring a group is simple if you know how. Here are some easy directions for doing it.
  1. First, find out who you're going to transfer the group to and get the email address associated with their Squidoo account. You'll need this in order to properly transfer the group.
  2. Second, go to the Manage Members page of the group you want to transfer. To get here, click on the My Groups tab, then click "manage" for the appropriate group.
  3. At the very bottom of the page, add this email address to the list of administrators.
  4. After you have done that, go to your regular dashboard and click "transfer a lens" in the left column.
  5. Select the group you want to transfer from the drop-down menu. It will be in the format groups..GROUPNAME.
  6. Enter the email address and a note if you wish, and click send.
  7. After the new groupmaster has accepted the group, they can keep you as an admin or remove you so you won't get group notifications.

Get more help transferring groups 

featured lens How to Transfer a Group

So you started a group, and it's done so well that it grew to be more than you could handle. Have no fear you can transfer your group to someone new! Now, for some reason there isn’t an explanation easily accessible on how to tra...

Great Reason's To Create A Group 

Here are some great reasons to create a group. If you have a great reason that's not listed feel free to add it to the list:)

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Promote my lenses

15 points

2

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Build a community

14 points

3

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Promote your topic

9 points

4

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Get to know other lensmasters

6 points

5

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Build incoming links

Groups can get a high PR. You can transfer that PR more...6 points

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Keep an eye on the competition.

5 points

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Promote myself and my sites

5 points

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0 points

Why did you create a group? 

Lensmasters create groups for many reasons. What was yours?

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Looking For Great Groups to Submit Your Lenses To? 

Spirituality has done all the legwork for you. Check out her lens on great groups.
featured lens This group was awarded the Great Group Award

This lens was started because I just got tired of all the groups out there that just aren't great. So this is dedicated to groups that ARE great. These groups are ALL great - but within the collection I would advise anybody to join especially t...

Still can't find the answer? 

Get help from Barkely, the Groups Mentor. Just leave your question here, along with your email address, and I'll get back to you! (Be sure to leave your email, or I can't answer your question. Thanks!)

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Need More Help?  

Check out the Squidoo Answers Deck or SquidU for more information on groups, and information on everything Squidoo.
The Squidoo Answer Deck
The Squidoo Answer deck is run by Squidoo community leaders, and provides answers to many FAQ and some not so frequently asked questions. If you have a question related to Squidoo, chances are one of Squidoo's resident experts has answered that question (and made a lens on it).
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The SquidU Forum is another excellent place to find answers to your questions. If you search and can't find an answer, don't be afraid to ask. When I first started with Squidoo I spent hours in there learning the basics from the experts.

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