Why Do I Love Squidoo With All My Heart?

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How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!

This goes far beyond addiction. 

Far beyond fondness. 

Far beyond even longing.

This is love.

True love!

Squidoo. This lens is for you.

Don't feel embarrassed.  I know how you must be feeling.

Curious, confused, ignited by the possibilities of our love.

For this lens is my declaration. And there is no clearer declaration of undying love for you Squidoo, anywhere on the internet

Read it and weep. 

My Poetic Tribute To Squidoo 

I Love Squidoo

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My Squidoo Love Poem 

(the above video in text form)

I wrote this poem especially for you,
To prove that my love for you is true.
Squidoo, my dear sweetheart,
You will always be top on my Alexa chart.

Finding you was like winning the grand prize,
Especially when looking into your beautiful eye.
The moment I joined... my heart was sold,
And I knew that together we would grow old.

Squidoo you mean so much to me,
I never ever thought this could be,
To love a Squid as much as I do,
But I found that love. In you.

This lens is a gift, I wrote it for you,
I hope you will love it as much as I love you.

Eternal bliss is where I'm bound,
And in your tentacles is where it's found.

I love you Squidoo.

Enough about MY Squidoo love affair for the moment.... 

Do YOU Love Squidoo?!

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Reason 1. The things I write get found by people 

I don't know how it happens, I don't know what special things go on in the background with bribing "the internet" to make it like me, but the lenses I like are getting found by the right people, and getting read.

The things I write, from weird mind control tricks, to the evils of Coca Cola, to what to buy me for christmas, to my favourite charities, are being read and APPRECIATED.

I think reason number 1 is about appreciation.

I write something, it gets read.

And that makes me, and hopefully the readers, happy.

Reason 2. The web of connection 

Squidoo is a Social Networking site.

The lens I make is linked to hundreds and hundreds of other lenses automatically. They link back here. We all link together. Take a look on the side of the lens for the tags. Click one. Discover more lenses about the same topic. Click a tag on one of those lenses, and discover even more. You could do this all day long.

Why is this a good thing, and why is it reason number 2?

    Because everyone is connected.


And when everyone is connected, amazing things happen.

The internet is changing the world, and Squidoo is changing the internet. Bit by bit. Each day.

Reason 3. The money is nice 

The first time it was announced by Squidoo, I was her Most Profitable Lensmaster. That means the modules I had on my lenses were making more sales than anyone else was making. I also have other income streams coming from Squidoo, from all my lens visitors. This means Squidoo likes me.

Squidoo, unlike loads of other Social Networking sites, don't mind you selling your own stuff on your lenses. And they encourage it. Heck, it's almost the LAW to sell cool stuff on your lens.

If I am ever in charge I will make it the law to own a lens and to list your favourite stuff on their for sale, with recommendations as to why people should part with their money.


Like this:

One of the best books I've read is called 'Secrets of the Millionaire Mind' written by T. Harv Eker. You've read this far so you kind of feel like you know me a bit by now, and you will take this recommendation seriously. It seriously is one of the best books I've read. So why not buy it and read it too?

This is why the money on Squidoo is nice. Because I know it's coming from the stuff I'm recommending to people. I can look at my sales stats and see the books that are selling are the ones I've raved about on my lenses. They are also the ones on my own bookshelves.

Squidoo pays you for recommending the best stuff.

Reason 4. I get to help people 

I own www.SquidooCool.com, and I write anything I think will help people understand Squidoo just that little bit better, and use it more like a pro. Without them having to spend a year to learn it all like I did.

If you are a lensmaster and you don't find SquidooCool.com useful, I will run NAKED down the street. And film it. And post it on YouTube.

I'm that confident in my blog :)

So check it out!

SquidooCool got a mention in a recent Lens of the Day email and also got posted on the SquidBlog. Fame!

P.S. Is SquidooCool the longest ever love letter to Squidoo? I think it could well be!

Most Recent SquidooCool blog posts 

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Reason 5. Squidoo paid for my laptop 

That's right! She did!

My $2500 laptop was paid for with money I earned online with Squidoo.

If Squidoo did not exist, I would not own this FABULOUS laptop. Not only is it GREEN, but it is one heck of a powerful beast! Thank you Squidoo :-)

Reason 6. Squidoo paid for my PSP 

A PSP is a 'PlayStation Portable', and I've wanted one for ages. Then I saw a SquidOffer about PSP downloads, and it had a little picture of a PSP and it tipped me over the edge.

I went to ebay (via an ebay module!), and bought one right that minute.

And I now have it sitting next to me right now.

It was paid for with money I earned from Squidoo.

Squidoo buys me nice presents :)


NOTE: Since writing this... Squidoo has paid for a LOT more! A LOT more!!

Reason 7. Squidoo does amazing things for charities 

The lenses we all make, and a share of the money we all earn, goes to helping cool charities like RoomtoRead.org

This video is the first Squidmercial, made by Squidoo HQ, showing some of the cool stuff Squidoo has been able to make happen.

Sample Squidmercial

Squidoo presents the groundbreaking charity RoomtoRead.org. This is just a sample, not a finished product.

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Ever seen this image? 

If you've made a couple of lenses already you will have no doubt seen my very public display of affection for my dearest Squidoo on the last step before your lens is created. One of the testimonials displayed there is mine.

It says:

"I am completely in love with Squidoo. But I realise that marriage between man and website is considered weird, so I will just keep using Squidoo to generate incredible traffic to all my websites!"

Love Letter To Squidoo 

This lens was made for the Love Letter To Squidoo challenge...

NEWSFLASH! I WON THE COMPETITION!! 

I won the competition to make the best love letter to Squidoo, and here is a picture of me wearing the T-Shirt I received as a prize!!

Woohoo!

Come on! Spill the beans! 

This is where YOU get to say your bit...




strayspay wrote...

Love this lens!

ReplyPosted September 14, 2009

poutine wrote...

I totally love Squidoo and am totally addicted to it
and do not want to be cured.

Poutine

ReplyPosted August 27, 2009

MsSnow4a wrote...

I love squidoo moe and more each day :)

ReplyPosted August 12, 2009

Sue_Dyson wrote...

OMG I love Squidoo, too! I am so glad I'm not the only one. I was beginning to feel a little weird being so in love with a website/platform/community/social network. I'm secretly addicted and I don't know what I'd do if any of my loved ones found out how much time I really spend Squidooing. Gosh!

ReplyPosted June 19, 2009

Joan4 wrote...

I am totally amazed at how much I have learned here - and how much I have grown as a human being -- just reading wonderful lenses and finding so many great internet friends! Squidoo has certainly changed my life for the better! Am I addicted? Of course, but it is a very happy and productive addiction! I am thankful for Squidoo every day! Honest!

ReplyPosted April 12, 2009

divacratus wrote...

I love Squidoo too! I haven't started earning as yet, but I still love it coz there is sooo much of interaction over here. It's lovely.

ReplyPosted April 01, 2009

Redmoonrider wrote...

Go Squidoo!!!!

ReplyPosted March 04, 2009

Ecolicious wrote...

i love squidoo too!

ReplyPosted January 31, 2009

wealthcatalyst wrote...

Big smile on my face now... such a fun lens to read!

ReplyPosted January 23, 2009

kilester wrote...

Squidoo has already helped me express myself and my business and do a lot of advertising for me. Thank you Squidoo!

ReplyPosted November 23, 2008

alexkazam wrote...

I too, love squidoo
I hope loving a squid isn't taboo!

ReplyPosted November 12, 2008

aphrodite wrote...

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. :-)

ReplyPosted October 26, 2008

Gail47 wrote...

Lewis, you make me smile. Great lens! You're spreading the love! 5*s

ReplyPosted October 04, 2008

CCGAL wrote...

I'm new to Squidoo, but already I can see why people fall in love with it. (her? him? them?) My favorite part was about your confidence in your website -- I'm still chuckling over it. I have enjoyed this lens and I'm going to enjoy seeing your others, too.

ReplyPosted September 17, 2008

emilyava wrote...

I love this lens and squidoo. Squidoo provides the information to all other who want to know the regarding information.

ReplyPosted September 09, 2008

Jewelsofawe wrote...

I love this lens!

ReplyPosted August 29, 2008

SunnyDaze wrote...

Great job on all your sites. I'm learning and doing by visiting all the Giant Squid sites. Just get out and do it. Thanks.

ReplyPosted August 20, 2008

annetteghallowell wrote...

I have just started my love affair with Squidoo. Finding lenses like yours is just one of the reasons. When my lenses grow up they want to be like yours! 5*

ReplyPosted August 01, 2008

qlcoach wrote...

Wow. So your poem was candy sweet and humorously delightful. Keep the squidoo power going. Feel free to see how I am trying to help people too:
http://www.squidoo.com/ebyway
Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist

ReplyPosted July 25, 2008

mrsjordanjr wrote...

I voted YES.

ReplyPosted July 21, 2008

BethErickson wrote...

the title simply caught my attention and would you know it reason 5 to 7 are great. loved it. 5 stars :)

ReplyPosted July 16, 2008

SherryHolderHunt wrote...

Thank you Mr.Lewis Smile. *****

ReplyPosted June 29, 2008

GypsyOwl wrote...

FAV & 5*, I lensrolled this to my "Why I Love Squidoo" Lens! Thank you for all your wonderful lenses and inspiration!

ReplyPosted June 21, 2008

lisawillard wrote...

Yes, I'm in love with Squidoo too! Great lens!

ReplyPosted June 05, 2008

beachbum_gabby wrote...

If you love Squidoo, I love it too! :)

ReplyPosted June 03, 2008

LarryBass wrote...

Boy, I'm diggin' your lens big-time Lewis. What a fine effort you've put out here, my man! Your poetry kills!

Cheers!

lb

ReplyPosted June 03, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

Love the lens and Squidoo.
5*
Lizzy

ReplyPosted June 01, 2008

RinchenChodron wrote...

Hi, I agree with all the reasons to love Squidoo. Very creative site. Good job 5 rating!

ReplyPosted May 27, 2008

Kanga wrote...

I'm only new,
but I love Squidoo too!

Blue glue moo few true sue clue goo threw.

Yep...

ReplyPosted May 26, 2008

roysumit wrote...

Surely I love Squidoo; no doubt about it. I love your lens too. A fantastic lens by you.

ReplyPosted May 24, 2008

LDWorld wrote...

We LOVE Squidoo!!
Thank you for Squidcool.com too...

ReplyPosted May 23, 2008

wrote...

Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course.

ReplyPosted May 18, 2008

pyle_mountain wrote...

Great lens Lewis. I love Squidoo too! :)

ReplyPosted May 13, 2008

poddys wrote...

Great ides for a lens and brilliantly executed. I think amy of us do have a great affection for Squidoo. We keep on coming back we doo we doo :)

ReplyPosted May 12, 2008

BusyQueen wrote...

Nice Lens!5 stars and a favorite!

ReplyPosted May 11, 2008

JDattar wrote...

Hey Lewis. You're great. I'm learning a lot from you about Squidoo and how to build a proper lens and make it work for you. Thanks a lot. I like to fish and in summer we fish for squidoos, the edible squids. Very good to eat as you know. By the way my Lens is about boats and fishing tips and tactics, the way we do it in the Mediterranean. Should be somewhat popular, don't you think, but SURELY not compared with your lenses. Congratulations. 5 stars of more from me.

ReplyPosted May 10, 2008

LeaYekutiel wrote...

Well, I love you for your ideas and also I love squidoo.

ReplyPosted May 07, 2008

veron308louis wrote...

Hi, Lewis, guess what? When I read the caption "We dare you not to get addicted!" I smiled and said "Huh, you wanna bet!". Now, 2 weeks later, I am sad to say NO! actually glad to say I am bitten by the Squidoo bug! No regrets, I am enjoying myself everyday and can't wait to finish whatever I have to do, you know the laundry, cooking and cleaning just so I can continue squidooing!

ReplyPosted May 03, 2008

jacquelinestone wrote...

From one Squidoo Lover to another, Great lens! I smiled all the way through it! :)

ReplyPosted May 01, 2008

funwithtrains wrote...

Nice Lens! 5 stars and a favorite from me! Please visit my Marklin Trains lens.

ReplyPosted April 28, 2008

TimothyCarter wrote...

I am incredibly excited about what I've been learning about Squidoo so far. And I think I'll like it even more in the weeks and months ahead!

ReplyPosted April 24, 2008

Lensmaster

Janet Jenson wrote

Too cute! If I swear on the watery grave of Squidoo's Behemoth ancestors will you promise NOT to run naked down the street? Oh, whatever, I'll just shut my eyes and keep producing lenses. They'll get better and better. You'll see!

Reply Posted April 15, 2008

bernadette1 wrote...

I love lenses like this!

ReplyPosted April 15, 2008

eccles1 wrote...

We All love Squidoo !

ReplyPosted April 10, 2008

kiwisoutback wrote...

Squidoo rules! Squidoocool is an excellent site, the tips are invaluable. If you haven't visited you should definitely take a look! Another excellent lens.

ReplyPosted April 08, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

Great lens! To know Squidoo is to love Squidoo.
Liz

ReplyPosted April 06, 2008

MarkMBravura wrote...

Hey Lewis,

Much SquidLove to you!

Warmest regards,

Mark M. Bravura

ReplyPosted April 04, 2008

wrote...

I love Squidoo ! I mention my love on my lens. I know only one, but in my dreams I have a 100!

ReplyPosted March 24, 2008

Music-Resource wrote...

Hi Lewis, nice I Love Squidoo lens. I find myself in agreement with your reasons. Like the tribute poem vid. I created a shortcut on my desktop to SquidooCool. I'll be checking it out. ~Music Resource~

ReplyPosted March 06, 2008

micheleknightpsychic wrote...

I am totally new and want to fall in love but it feels unrequited! How the hell do I get my squiddos out there? Loving your work!

ReplyPosted February 01, 2008

kansasww wrote...

As with all your lenses,well done I learn something every where I go.Thanks Roger

ReplyPosted January 02, 2008

2cute2miss wrote...

Your lens inspires me to try to make better lenses. I have made a couple lenses trying to sell my own stuff and I know they suck (the lenses, not my stuff, lol)

ReplyPosted December 18, 2007

SmartWeb wrote...

In all the websites I've built over the years, Squidoo is the easiest to do and almost the fastest ranking on Google... and backlinks are easy as pie!

Love SquidooCool too. Keep it up!

ReplyPosted November 11, 2007

Aice wrote...

well for one the lens here in squidoo rank high faster than any other blogs!

and I'm still exploring.. still i don't know how to create a poll like voting poll how do you do that? i'm very new to squidoo please teach me ^_^

ReplyPosted November 02, 2007

Pheebs wrote...

Yes, I think it could all just change the world!!!

ReplyPosted September 21, 2007

ShannonC wrote...

lol...great lens! I haven't known Squidoo that long however it was love at first site <:-)

ReplyPosted September 18, 2007

wenfri wrote...

Should a got here sooner But love your lens and I agree with everything stated
Wendy
http://www.squidoo.com/OBAInfo/

ReplyPosted September 10, 2007

Aika wrote...

cool and very creative. I do love squidoo too! :) best of luck to everyone

ReplyPosted September 04, 2007

Monteath wrote...

Great job with the lens, and great writing. I just found Squidoo and absolutely love it!

ReplyPosted September 03, 2007

coachbriany wrote...

I Love Squidoo too, and will make many lenses as long as my wife doesn't get to jealous of my affair with squidoo.

ReplyPosted September 01, 2007

AnnieMcPhees wrote...

Awesome! I love Squidoo too and finding it was made me so lucky. I like the poem. :)

ReplyPosted August 31, 2007

riff999 wrote...

Great lens! You have a great sense of humor!

~Jane

ReplyPosted August 29, 2007

CarmenVj wrote...

You have inspired me too. I love squidoo. It has become part of my life. I always read everything you write. Keep it going

ReplyPosted August 23, 2007

ascent wrote...

All about the lens, baby! I (orange) Love Squidoo!!

PS - Great Lens :)

ReplyPosted August 23, 2007

Ashlynn wrote...

Squidoo is slowly taking over my life! I'm on it everyday adding modules to my own lens or visiting and rating other people's lenses. It's FUN! Your lens is funny and informative and deserves 5 stars :)
Ash

ReplyPosted August 22, 2007

Fit_Guy wrote...

Me too! Does this mean we're courting the same squid? Should we be concerned? LOL! You are on my lens roll!
www.squidoo.com/functional_fitness

ReplyPosted August 19, 2007

AllyCatzGal wrote...

This is so funny! You inspire me! And I can't wait untill you film your self running naked down the street(I'm sure the neighbors will want to see the two full moons :P) Nice lens 5 stars!

ReplyPosted August 18, 2007

Lisa-Marie-Mary wrote...

Totally awesome love letter lens, Lewis! Love letter lens, Lewis! Say that five times fast!

And I don't know - but, it might be kinda fun to watch ya run down the street naked! LOL!

ReplyPosted August 12, 2007

USVIA wrote...

Great lens! This is what ALL lenses should aspire for! Much deserving of a 5 star rating!

ReplyPosted August 11, 2007

Forgiven wrote...

Nice lens! 5 Stars from me! Please don't run naked in the street!!! When you get time please rate my lens faithography

ReplyPosted August 11, 2007

USVIA wrote...

Great lens! I can tell alot of hard work went into it! We found your lens on the Top 100 list for People, and it's very deserving of that placement....5 stars!

ReplyPosted August 10, 2007

AdriennePetersen wrote...

Loved it Lewis, gave you a 5 love rating! :-)

ReplyPosted August 08, 2007

Squidoophile wrote...

Hi Lewis, Gr8 lens and great Ideas, next time it will be a harder competition with all these squidoo lovers -me included- of course.
Prepare for the tough competition.

ReplyPosted August 08, 2007

bcarter wrote...

Lewis, you outdone yourself again with another great lens. I love Squidoo, because I get to read Lewis's awesome lenses.

I have a great time building my own lenses also.

ReplyPosted August 07, 2007

fefe wrote...

I love your lens and your poem. Especially the line about looking into your beautiful eye. Genius! I love Squidoo too for buying me a couple weeks worth of Starbucks drinks. Squidoo seems to love me more each month. I will check out your blog.

ReplyPosted August 07, 2007

KarenC wrote...

I love Squidoo too. I just earned my first money on squidoo. YeeHa!

ReplyPosted August 07, 2007

bizunlim wrote...

Excellent job, Lewis! It doesn't even hurt to be beaten by such an amazing lensmaster! Keep up the great work.

A pleasure, 5 stars!

Donna

ReplyPosted August 05, 2007

Rystique wrote...

Congratulations Lewis! You truly deserve the recognition.

ReplyPosted August 05, 2007

k8company wrote...

I love you Lewis's lenses
Oh yes I do
I love you Lewis's lenses
And I'll be true
When you're not near me
I'm blue
Oh Lewis's lenses
I love you.

I DEFINATELY do.

ReplyPosted August 04, 2007

SteveMcG wrote...

Great Lense! I love Squidoo too, but my loves pales in comparison to yours ;0)

ReplyPosted August 04, 2007

Paroshep wrote...

Thanks for the effort. I learned this from lens so I am really looking forward to SquidooCool.com

Cheers

ReplyPosted August 04, 2007

TimClark wrote...

Absolutely, Totally, Incredibly blown away by your love lens......... Keep up the great work.........

ReplyPosted August 04, 2007

wrote...

wonderful excellent job my dear. 5 stars to you.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Freaknoodles wrote...

Awesome! No one else stood a chance.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Frankster wrote...

Absolutely fantabulous! Congrats on winning the contest and for putting out another 5 star lens! Way to go. Keep squidooing! Bear hugs, Frankie

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Eric-Smith wrote...

Ya gotta love squidoo... like a squid on steroids

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

badmsm wrote...

I love Squidoo, cuz I meet cool people like YOU! :)
Luv Ya, Lewis, keep up the good work!

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Susan52 wrote...

Why do I love Squidoo? Because I meet absolutely the best people here, MrLewisSmile, people like you. Congratulations on your well-deserved win!
Susan

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Petee wrote...

Brilliant! Squidtastic!!! 5 tentacle lens all the way ...

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

KCLau wrote...

Well done! You beat me again :)

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Barkely wrote...

Very well said!

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

kab wrote...

squidoo paid for your PSP? NICE!!!!
I ebay with my squidoo.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

sunshinestyles wrote...

Congrats on your win! This lens is awesome

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

sonia_simone wrote...

You're a troubled, troubled man. Freaking excellent, five stars.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

Mickie_G wrote...

I am a newbie and I too love Squidoo. Some of your other lenses have made it to my Favs and Lensroll. Keep on squigging.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

RedPenAnni wrote...

I love Squidoo because of wonderful people like YOU ... on here.
I like your style and you sure are a charming lil' devil!!! ;)

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

MaryK wrote...

LOLOLOLOL.... because here...I met YOU!!!!

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

ronpass wrote...

Great lens from a love-sick lensmaster. You provide a great model of what is possible, Lewis. I have become besotted also (not with you silly, Squidoo). Congrats on winning the grand prize.
Ron Passfield
Squidoo marketing

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

megara1 wrote...

Kudos Lewis!! For me Squidoo has started opening doors I never knew exsisted! Yes, I am completely and totally obsessed in Love with Squidoo!

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

The_Mommy_Person wrote...

I wish I had as much talent and computer knowledge as you.
I would like to go on record though and have as many people as possible say that SquidooCool.com is useless even though it is probably a lie just to see the video of you running down the street naked posted ;)

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

jmurphy wrote...

I agree - Squidoo really does love you, and we can all see why.

ReplyPosted August 03, 2007

flaminglacer wrote...

Fantastic Lewis! Blessings....

ReplyPosted August 02, 2007

gods_grace_notes wrote...

Yes! I love Squidoo too! I really love your creative spirit, Lewis. You do a fabulous job on WHATEVER you do! Great job on this LOVE letter! Connie ...aka Squid Angel

ReplyPosted August 01, 2007

chloecavanaugh wrote...

Wonderful lens Lewis, left ya some bling, Chloe

ReplyPosted July 31, 2007

bdkz wrote...

Great job Lweis. Yes I Love Squidoo too!

ReplyPosted July 31, 2007

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