Three Ways to Create Lenses

SquidooKimberly by SquidooKimberly
Last updated: 01/16/2012

Three great ways to create basic Squidoo lenses

Now there are three options for creating "regular" Squidoo lenses, depending on your level of expertise and preferences. Each of them uses different tips to help you create awesome lenses, and you can always go back and make changes.

Keep reading to learn how to access the three builders and decide which one is right for you.

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Old Lensbuilder

The old lensbuilder has fewer bells and whistles but is still loved by many veteran lensmasters who know what they want to build and all the shortcuts to get it. This simple system allows you to quickly establish your lens title, URL, category, and basic tags, and get to work on a totally empty or slightly populated lens.

To take the old lensbuilder for a spin, log in to your account and go to the old builder.

The Magic Builder

The magic builder is frequently used by people who are totally new to Squidoo, because they can use simple Q&A to build a lens. The magic builder helps new lensmasters pick the type of lens they want to build, and suggests ideas for getting started.

And like all other builders, you can go back at any time after publishing and make changes.

Get started testing the magic builder now.

The Quick Builder

The quick builder is just that - quick! It helps lensmasters create lenses quickly by allowing them to pick which basic modules they'd like to populate the lens, and whips up a template for them using those modules. Then you go in and make changes as you'd like!

Take the quick builder for a spin today.

How do I switch between these?

In the top right corner of each page you'll see "switch to Magic Builder" or "go back to old lensbuilder" or whatever else is appropriate for the page you're already on. Just click around to find the one you want.

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