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Does the Internet need another expert web page engine? You be the judge.
HubPages is similar to Squidoo in the broad strokes and different enough in the details to be of interest. I think there is a great deal of synergy in linking the two expert resources through our author pages.
This lens looks at HubPages, offers some background information, and hopefully answers some of your questions about this new Web2.0 entry.
If you are interested in joining the HubPages party now, click here.
Comparing Squidoo and HubPages
there is a basic similarity, but the devil is in the details ...
- In Squidoo we are Lensmasters. In HubPages we are Authors. Different labels for the same role.
- In Squidoo the web pages are called lenses. In HubPages the web pages are called Hubs.
- In Squidoo the page sections are called modules. In HubPages the sections are called capsules.
- Both are essentially linear pages, but HubPages does allow some capsule nesting so you can put a photo capsule next to a text capsule.
- Squidoo's business model has a charity component. HubPages does not.
- In Squidoo, the lensmasters revenue opportunity is a relatively small piece of any revenue stream. HubPages features revenue possibilities to the Authors by making affiliate connections easy.
- Squidoo allows limited HTML. I haven't seen this capability in HubPages yet.
- You've got a memorable Squid for a logo or a gear? Hmmm, back to the drawing board . . .
- I characterize both as expert pages but author style differences are beginning to appear. Squidoo pages seem to be more about a topic, and more evergreen reference material. HubPages seem to be more expository and opinion or position based. We will see!
New! Combining Squidoo and HubPages
Make a suite of expert pages...
Here is a HubPage that essentially promotes a series of Squidoo lenses:
Software tips, tricks and tweaks
Here are Squidoo lenses that use the Plexo module to focus on tips for a single software title:
Office 2007 tips...
Firefox tips...
Outlook tips...
Vista tips...
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ 1. What's a Hub?
FAQ 2. How do I create a Hub?
* Step 1: Create an account. This takes about a minute.
* Step 2: Pick a title, and maybe some tags to describe the Hub.
* Step 3: Add some Content Capsules (text, photos, products, comments, etc.).
* Step 4: Publish your hub.
* Step 5: Fix yourself a lemonade, friend. You're done!"
FAQ 3. What's a Capsule?
FAQ 4. How do I get paid?
Sample HubPages
Invitation to HubPages beta
Interested in joining the HubPages party now?Join HubPages
Create your account with your own user name and password.
Enjoy! Please let me know what you think of HubPages. It's an experiment for me also. I'm expecting good things from making complementary Lens/Hubs and cross linking them.
First impressions?
Blog Posts about HubPages...
- Comment on HubPages: 7 Things We Did to Beat Squidoo (Case of ...
- I have to say that as a user of both Squidoo and Hubpages I think I find that Squidoo has a few more...
- HubPages: A paying outlet for your verbal diarrhea
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- HubPages for Backlinks
- Squidoo is probably better known than Hubpages - but for my money - Hubpages is the better bet for n...
- Make Money Online With Hubpages
- Hubpages are perhaps the most happening thing on the web right now , so far as blogger are concerned...
Reader Feedback
Thanks for visiting. Hope this lens was informative and helpful.
Nice Hub, Angela. HubPages just added Fan Clubs which is a shot at community. They need forums so Hubbers can chatter. That would also allow them to share their vision.
Posted October 14, 2006
Well, here's my one hubpage: http://www.hubpages.com/Tantrum-Free_Toddlers
I think I've figured out what hubpages is missing. It's vision. Community is part of that, but it's not all of it.
Posted September 29, 2006
I think hubpages has some characteristics that are pretty cool. But it doesn't have *community.* I dunno. It just doesn't seem addictive to me. Squidoo definitely has the advantage here.
And what's with the new name?
Posted September 25, 2006
I am currently in the beta for HubPages and while it may have a couple advantages in terms of revenue generation, I much prefer the look and functionality of Squidoo over HubPages. Lenses here just tend to flow better and the content can be sectionalized to make it more coherant. Good comparison!
Posted August 16, 2006
Angela, yes the pie is still split but author gets a way bigger piece. The question is "how big is the pie?"
Posted August 15, 2006
You still have to share with hubpages, don't you? That is, they replace the link with their own sometimes. But you get to add the sales to any sales form your other pages, which could bump up your percentage. :)
Posted August 07, 2006
Hey C, from my perspective the advantage of having your own accounts with Amazon, AdSense and Ebay is that you get all the affiliate revenue. Thanks for the feedback.
Posted August 03, 2006
I'm still waiting to find out what AdSense options Squidoo will give us before I come back, but HubPages isn't even in the running. It's ugly as hell, and you have to set up your own affiliate account with Amazon. Whatever it is they think they're doing better than Squidoo, it must be invisible.
Posted August 03, 2006
Julianne, thanks for the blurb! Checked out your lenses, and Cleveland rocks!
Posted August 03, 2006
Angela, thanks for the feedback. I had the link but it was buried. I added a "Special Invitation" Module. Thanks!
Posted August 03, 2006
Thank you for creating this informative lens. This looks like an interesting concept. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Posted August 03, 2006
Hey, you didn't put a link to hubpages! Also, doesn't Hubpages encourage content more than Squidoo does? Squidoo counts links highly when assigning lensrank, for example.
Nice Lens! :)
Posted August 03, 2006
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