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SQUIDUtils.com

Utilities and Tools for the Expert Lensmaster

SquidUtils is the place to find complementry utilities and tools for your Lenses on Squidoo. Here you can see all of your lenses and groups, with shortcuts to some of the most vital functions not included on your usual dashboard. If you are an Amazon Associate, then there are some exciting tools here that will spice up your lenses, and earn you more.

Please, if you come across a bug or a problem, then let me know. If you have any ideas for a new tool, then please leave me some feedback at the bottom of this lens.

Make sure to subscribe to this lens or join my fan club to receive the latest updates about SquidUtils.com. Also, check out the new blog...

Update 

February 18th, 2008

The Advanced Dashboard will now let you sort your lenses by Creation Date and Type (e.g. Ever.com, SquidFlix, Max, etc).

The site is a little slow at catching up with this new addition, so if you see empty dates or 'unknown' types, try republishing your lenses and come back to SquidUtils after an hour or so.

I also need your input - please tell me if any part of the website is unclear or needs more explanation. I'm very concious of the fact that there is not much text or advice there to read, so any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Update 

December 7th, 2007

After a couple weeks of re-engineering, tweaking and testing, I'm now pleased to announce the following improvements to the SquidUtils website:

PageRank: Unfortunately, Google don't allow me to lookup PageRank any more, so that information has been removed.

Advanced Dashboard: There are two new sort options: by Date and by Category. Each line in the table has been cleaned up, and some of the functions have been moved to the Edit Toolbar. If you're new, then the category sort might not work for a few minutes.

Edit Toolbar: This is now bigger, and sits of the left of the Lens Workshop. There are some new features, most noteably the Full Lens Info and the links to searches on Google, Yahoo and MSN.

Lensmaster Feeds: All of the lenses in the feed come with the date they were last updated, and the category they belong to.

Search Google: You can use Google to find lenses or groups, without all that other rubbish getting in the way...

Various other improvements and modifications have been implemented, and you should find that the site runs quicker than it did before. Of course, there may be a few bugs hiding in the system, so if you come across any oddities, please let me know. Some odd behaviour can be fixed by logging out and back in.

Advanced Lensmaster Dashboard 

This is not a replacement of the Squidoo dashboard, but an extension of it. You'll be able to see all of your lenses and groups, and get easy access to some useful functions for promoting them.
Advanced Dashboard for Squidoo Lensmasters
- See all of your lenses and groups.
- Edit your lens with the aid of a utility bar. New!
- Access stats for lenses and groups. New!
- Get links to your lens in HTML or BBCode.
- Instant social bookmarking.

Lensmaster RSS Feeds 

Get an RSS feed of all of your lenses or groups (or both).
Also available in HTML and text formats.
Lensmaster RSS Feeds
- Export your list of lenses as RSS Feed.
- Feeds can show just lenses or groups or both.
- Get an RSS Feed of your favourites.
- Feeds include dates and categories New!
- RSS Feeds for Groups also available.

Google Powered Search [New] 

Search for Squidoo Lenses
This is a link to a customised search, that will only return results for lenses. You will not see tags, topics, lensmasters or groups.
Search for Squidoo Groups
This customised search only return results for groups, and other headquarters. Perfect for finding groups to join...

Learn the Secrets of Squidoo 

Sign up to Squidoo Secrets for free to learn how to get the most out of Squidoo. This free course will be sent in regular installments to your inbox...



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Amazon Link Generator 


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(Book 7)

Now that the ability to put Amazon Product Links in IFrames on Squidoo has been removed, here's a tool that will generate plain HTML code that you can paste into your lens. To the right is an example of what the tool can generate.

You will need to know the ASIN of the product you want to link to, as well as having an Associate Tag.
Amazon Product Links for Squidoo
- Creates HTML code like Amazon's own Product Links.
- Does not use IFrames - fully compatible with Squidoo.
- Select small or large images, aligned left or right.
- Includes the item's price, updated daily. New!
- Supports US and UK Associate Tags.
Amazon Product Links FAQ (Lens)
This lens will tell you eveything you need to know about this tool, and how to use it.

Amazon RSS Feeds (New) 

This tool will generate RSS Feeds containing products from Amazon. You can put these feeds into your lens to show books, DVD, electronics and more from specific categories.
Amazon RSS Feeds
- Creates RSS Feeds that contain items from Amazon.
- Select items by Category, List or ASIN.
- Each item comes with its own description.
- Choose from 4 styles, combining text and images.
- Supports US and UK Associate Tags.
Amazon RSS Feeds (Lens)
This Lens will explain more fully what this tool is about, with examples of how it can be used.

Latest Posts from SquidUtils Blog 

The SquidUtils Blog contains information about the tools on the site, as well as some other tips on making lenses on Squidoo.

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With Squidaholic you can find out who's talking about your lens, keep up with the latest scoop on your topic, and get all kinds of nifty ideas for promoting your lenses. Not to mention keep an eye on your competition.

» Go to www.Squidaholic.com...

Lensmaster Feedback 

Please let me know what you think, or if you have an idea for a tool which will be useful to Lensmasters. If you really want to show your appreciation, please make a Donation to SquidUtils.

Make sure to subscribe to this lens or join my fan club to receive the latest updates about SquidUtils.com



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Luvi

Nice resource. Like the tips and the tricks and I think I need to try them out.

Posted May 07, 2008

InternetJunkie

I love Squidaholic, now I'll have to check it everyday for all my lenses!

Posted May 07, 2008

Rob3

Very helpful lens, and SquidUtils is fantastic, thank you for the great information. 5*!

Posted May 04, 2008

InstantStressManagement

useful lens thanks.

Posted May 02, 2008

Necessary

Thanks! Now I know what to do.

You are ranked #1 - That's Awesome.

Posted April 24, 2008

karidean

I really appreciated this informative article, it makes the whole lensmaking process a lot less intimidating.

Kari Dean

Posted April 18, 2008

AbundantlyEntitled

This is AWESOME! Thanks so much! ML

Posted April 18, 2008

joshel

great info keep up the good work

Posted April 13, 2008

CNSQ

Nice tools and great lens. 5 Star for you, Bookmarked, lensrolled and fave it.

Posted April 09, 2008

jjmao1

Some of tools will be very useful. Thank you for taking time to work on this.

Posted April 09, 2008

2020systems

pretty good utilities and tools in this SEO section

Posted April 09, 2008

SaraP

Thanks for taking the time to make this lens. Being a noobie lensmaker, I found a lot of great tips here that'll help me out in the future. Okay, off to edit the lens I just made!

Posted April 08, 2008

courtsantos

I truly enjoyed reading your lens. I will certainly visit your link. I can surely use all the help I can get

Posted April 01, 2008

LaraineRose

I'll be back! 5 stars &&&&&

Posted March 31, 2008

mwenz

your lens and thought is only need 3 words to describe..: fan tas tic

Posted March 28, 2008

steveffeo

Awesome tool every lensmaster should use. remember your competition is.

Posted March 23, 2008

kiwisoutback

The lens analysis report was great, a huge help. I'll be back soon!

Posted March 18, 2008

CleanFace

Great lens, I enjoy staying with you. BOOKMARKED!

Posted March 18, 2008

johndilbeck

I just ran across SquidUtils a few minutes ago and became an instant fan! Thanks for all you're doing to give us better tools to use with Squidoo. Act on your dream! JD

Posted March 16, 2008

internetmarketingtoolsreviews

Great Lens! I'm not new to the net but only recently started to use squidoo, which is another world! =0> You're doin a great job! Well done!

Best wishes
Lewis

Posted March 14, 2008

 
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