Squid-Cast: How to Add Modules

My Lenses

The first step to adding new modules is to go to the workshop page for your lens. One way is to click on the My Lenses link which appears when your mouse is directly over My Account at the top of any Squidoo page. (You do have to be logged in.)

This brings you to a list of your lenses. From this page you can view any of your lenses by clicking on the eyeball next to it. You can view lenses with a similar lensrank by clicking on the number. You can also view the stats for any of your lenses.

Edit: Harry Potter Music

To add modules on the workshop page you can click the pencil next to the lens name. You can also click directly on the lens title.

I will be adding two modules, a quick poll and an RSS feed, to Harry Potter Music.

Add Modules

On the top left corner of the workshop page is the Add Modules button. There is also one on the bottom left of the page. Click on it to see the different modules available.

From this page you can also reorder modules, discard this draft or keep this draft.


Add and Add Another

There are many different types of modules. They are organized under the tabs: New, Basic, Moneymakers, etc. Click on a tab to see a list of modules. To add a module, click on "Add" next to the module name.

You can add as many modules as you like. You can even add more of the same module by clicking "Add Another."

Save

New modules are added to the bottom of the lens. If want want to move them to a different part you may do so before returning to the main workshop page. Click Preview Lens Layout to see a list of the modules on your lens.


Drag and Drop

To move your new module click on the arrows on the left of the module name. Then drag it to the spot you want to put it.

While on this page you might decide to move other modules. You can move any of the modules not just your new ones.

After moving your modules, don't forget to save.

Edit Module

Now you can fill your module with interesting content. Click edit to begin.


Start with the title

Each module has different fields to fill out. For my poll module I asked readers to vote on their favorite Harry Potter soundtrack. You can see the final look here.

After adding your content, don't forget to save the module and publish the lens.