Guestbook

From the lens Squidoo Modules.

Find out what your visitors think of your lens and your topic. Add a Guestbook module and let them shower their praise upon you. (It has a delete feature for the owner so anything you don't like, GONE).

You can choose whether it's only logged in Squidoo members or if anyone who visits your lens can leave a comment.

Comments can appear straight away or you can moderate them.

My suggestion is you tick the box for only allowing logged in Squidoo members to comment (unregistered people will be promoted to sign up for a Squidoo account, and you'll get $5 credited to your account once they themselves hit $15 in Squidoo revenue). I also recommend setting "When should their blurbs be approved?" to Ask Me First. That way you can keep track of what people are saying AND it keeps potential spammers from vandalising your lens.

Something else you should know... when Squidoo "asks you" to come and approve the submitted blurbs it will give you a link. That link will take you straight into edit mode (provided you are logged in). You must then click on on your Guestbook. Only then will you see the yet to be approved (or rejected) submitted blurbs.

After clicking on "yes" you will then need to save the Guestbook module. And also republish the lens before the new blurbs will be viewable to the public.

Only put a guestbook on a lens that you think justifies it. One that REALLY needs it. If you had 200 lenses, each with a Guestbook, and you start getting feedback, can you maintain checking them all? Obviously you don't want spam, useless posts or uncalled for criticism in your Guestbook. You need to find the time to keep on top of it.

  • xriotdotbiz May 22, 2012 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    I appreciate the overview, going to try some new ones (new to me) out.
  • agoofyidea Apr 26, 2012 @ 9:06 am | delete
    A nice review and reminder. I should start using more of these.
  • siobhanryan Apr 1, 2012 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Great information
  • marsha32 Mar 26, 2012 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    without a guestbook, how would I know who visited? I know that not everyone leaves comments, there are lenses that I don't leave a comment on. However, I get upset when I go to a lens that doesn't have a guestbook--or some other way for the person to know that I was there, I get upset. It's more me wanting the person to know that I was there, in hopes they will return the favor than anything else though.
    This is a very useful lens, especially to those who are new to squidoo...there are way too many modules that I have no clue about!
  • getmoreinfo Mar 19, 2012 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    I didn't know about the youtube plexo that is pretty cool.
  • drbilltellsexcitingstories Mar 19, 2012 @ 12:12 am | delete
    Thanks for a useful lens! ;-)
  • KireinaJewellery Mar 9, 2012 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Very informative. Thank you.
  • GayleMcLaughlin Feb 28, 2012 @ 10:09 am | delete
    I didn't know about the Orbitz or the Plexo list! Thanks!
  • shaheda Feb 28, 2012 @ 9:15 am | delete
    Again thanks for module info.At times there is error in connecting to AMAZON.Why so.
  • scrapperkare Jan 31, 2012 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Love this and all of your Squidoo help lenses! Thanks a bunch . . .
  • joannejgg Jan 19, 2012 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Very Helpful Thks
  • favored1 Jan 10, 2012 @ 5:20 am | delete
    I was wondering how anyone with so many lenses can possibly respond to all the comments. The video plexo is something I haven't figured out yet, but then I really haven't needed it either. It will take some time to get through all the options.
  • Helen668 Dec 24, 2011 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    very good lens and very helpful!
  • Dec 5, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Well written lens. Thank you!
  • Pain_Man Sep 26, 2011 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Awesome info for someone just starting out on Squidoo! I appreciate your effort on this & all the other helpful lenses you have created. THANKS!
  • Adinantiquejewelry Sep 6, 2011 @ 1:14 am | delete
    very good lens. Thanks for the info.
  • TopTenLists Aug 9, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
    cool lens, have added it to my 'references' list
  • Jerrad28 Jun 16, 2011 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Great tips, thanks!
  • olpampam Jun 12, 2011 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    This is great, thank you.
  • Jun 1, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    Beautifully...beauty of a Lens !!
  • tt1998 May 24, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    Good lens on module basics.
  • maximumgravity1 Apr 14, 2011 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    I love seeing things in action..however, one of my all time favorite modules that you overlooked is the Lens Love Widget...even though labeled a "widget" still a module - and works great by the guestbook or the bottom of your Lens... Either way - great lens
  • MarlaDavis Mar 31, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Wow. Thanks!
  • marsha32 Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    there are so many modules...you do a great job with the most popular ones....do you know where I can find a place that explains all the others?
  • grandma_deal Mar 13, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
    A great help. Thanks for sharing.
  • RussKeith Mar 5, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Thanks for the information! There is a lot of information to take in when getting started and lenses like yours make it a little easier.
  • PrettyWorld Feb 4, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Yet again, another VERY helpful lens on how to get started with Squidoo. Much appreciated.
  • made-in-china Dec 31, 2010 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    Thank you. I'm learning which lens I should add to my shopping guide articles.
    Can u introduce some to me? Thanks a lot.
  • jonart Dec 30, 2010 @ 1:56 am | delete
    Lots of good info here.....thank you!
  • evitaa Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens.Lots of new stuff explained perfectly.Thumbs Up.
  • AllyVuitton Dec 3, 2010 @ 5:21 am | delete
    Great, sort-out-your-head lens!
  • pubspy Dec 2, 2010 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Excellent lens, thanks. I'm off to try a polling module. Keep up the great work
  • Psykryph Dec 1, 2010 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Nice. Great resource. My lens would have been a lot more boring without these other lesser known modules.
  • Nightowl_John Nov 9, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    This is extremely helpful!!! Thank you!
  • Yourshowman Sep 18, 2010 @ 4:07 am | delete
    Nice Work
  • bechand Jun 26, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    I was looking for simple way to add pic or pdf - didnt find it here though .... thanks anway was informational
  • BisDak Jun 5, 2010 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    thanks for the info here.
  • 4U2C Mar 29, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
    Extremely helpful, especially to new Squids, who are trying to "learn the lingo"! Thank you, this one helped me, a lot!
  • bethd821 Feb 27, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Very informative. Lensroll to my module quiz.
  • Gloriousconfusion Feb 27, 2010 @ 10:38 am | delete
    I like your lenses, Glen - lots of helpful information that I can put into immediate use, or which simply helps me understand better how to do things. I always wondered how you use Amazon Plexo - I shall try it soon. And although I don't like or watch the videos myself (here or on YouTube), I can see how to add them now, and will try that too. Thanks a lot.
  • AngHoo Jan 7, 2010 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Thank you very much for sharing... I've discovered more fun modules from your lens... Appreciate it...
  • acupuncture-boynton Nov 24, 2009 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    thank you for this great info. I was able to create my first ever lens.
  • BabyToddlerStrollers Nov 15, 2009 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Hello,

    Thank you for creating such a useful lens! I'm new and taking in as much information as possible. Can you tell me more about the Introduction module? Specifically, I'm curious to know what is the best size for the photo in this module?

    Thanks again for all of your great information. Have a great day.
  • Wednesday_Elf Nov 1, 2009 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Wonderful Squidoo tips on modules. I'm still learning what they all do. Used my very first YouTube module this week, in fact.

    I really liked your section on the guestbook. I've left everything open to everyone so far because, as a baby squid, I didn't know any better :-), and really see the value in your suggestions. I'm going to go change mine now. Thanks very much for all your tips.
  • Big_Joe Oct 19, 2009 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Great Lens, found the answers i was looking for...Thanks
  • Alfiesgirl Oct 14, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    What can i say except thankyou for a great lens with easy to implement tips and advice..i have to disagree somewhat with your first piece of advice though as i have never saved my text before uploading a photo and both have turned out well..text too!..maybe the squidoo big-boss saw your lens and fixed it pronto eh..anyways thanxu for a great lens xTinax
  • purplesheep Oct 7, 2009 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Nice. another useful lens. Ta
  • timhill Sep 22, 2009 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Brilliant!! Thanks for the tips
  • Tech_nology Aug 31, 2009 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    yes..yes...very helpfull...
  • chuck76 Aug 1, 2009 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Thanks for helping me to understand the functions of each lens. Great lens!
  • igorfuna Jul 4, 2009 @ 11:45 am | delete
    Excellent!!!!
  • allsonangkor Jun 17, 2009 @ 1:45 am | delete
    Great!
  • troydwhite Jun 10, 2009 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Great tips, thanks. Have some great ideas on which modules to add to my next lens.
  • genewolfe May 30, 2009 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Nice overview...very helpful. Thank you.
  • pottyman May 24, 2009 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Very helpful for new users like myself - thank you.
  • iklilian May 10, 2009 @ 3:14 am | delete
    thanks ,but would have loved to know how to make those big yellow squared module appear on my lens
    i dont even know what it is called
  • maurmuen01 Apr 29, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Once again, you have given me the tools I need. Kudos to you!! Now if only I could read those letters below in the security word section to prove I am not doing that sc... word. The waviness of the letters gives me a headache. Have a great day!
  • blue22d Apr 20, 2009 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Wonderful lens. I so enjoyed the video "I Love Sky". Five stars. Great job - thanks again. And, by the way your lens is featured in my lens: VisitingSquidooLenses.
  • OhMe Apr 17, 2009 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Great info. Thank you.
  • goldman3 Apr 8, 2009 @ 11:20 am | delete
    Very helpful, thank you.
  • netventurer Feb 16, 2009 @ 2:22 am | delete
    Great information for anyone using Squidoo.
  • Sadheeskumar Jan 30, 2009 @ 2:43 am | delete
    I like this lens dude. I was searching for this kind of information.
    Thank you.
  • Jan 13, 2009 @ 7:56 pm | delete
    Thanks from one who's definitely "Link-Impaired" - you've been very helpful.
  • Jon_Lyles Jan 12, 2009 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Great resource especially for a relative newbie like myself.
  • burntchestnut Dec 27, 2008 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for demonstrating these modules. When I read some of the module names, I can't determine what they mean and why I should use them.
  • chefkeem Dec 15, 2008 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Blessed by this SquidAngel tonight! :)
  • nontracau Dec 7, 2008 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Great lens. Found lots of useful info. Favorite and 5*.
  • kathyrclark Dec 7, 2008 @ 5:59 am | delete
    Thank you Thank you Thank you. Again, this is so helpful. Answers so many questions we have all had.
  • BrooklynBeka Nov 7, 2008 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Great Thanks!
  • Mazzer Oct 14, 2008 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    This is very helpful - all newbies (like me!) should check it out! 5*
  • sneuhaus Sep 16, 2008 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    As a Squidoo noob, the modules were unfamiliar to me. Thanks for clearing things up!
  • draik Sep 2, 2008 @ 1:10 am | delete
    This lens is so useful. I have bookmarked it for future reference.
  • Rob3 Aug 28, 2008 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens, full of all the information you need. Good reference lens. 5 stars!
  • Tiddledeewinks Aug 19, 2008 @ 3:14 am | delete
    Great help! Thanks.
  • Aug 15, 2008 @ 2:28 am | delete
    This was very helpful! Thank you so very much for creating this one to help newcomers like myself! 5 Stars!
  • DailyCash2u Aug 2, 2008 @ 3:16 am | delete
    Excellent Lens very helpful! 5 Stars. Great reference! keep up the good work.
  • annetteghallowell Jul 30, 2008 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Today is the day I have been searching for lenses to use as a regular reference to help me with my lensmaking. Thanks for your great module by module layout it will hopefully help me get faster at putting together a new lens.
  • Plush Jul 27, 2008 @ 3:48 am | delete
    Hi Glen,
    I've been building lenses for almost a year now. Made a few dollars and thought that was great! Now I know there many more ways I can make them better. Thanks so much. ;-p
    5 stars for you.
  • Theo_of_Tales Jul 21, 2008 @ 11:03 am | delete
    Excellent resource! THANK YOU! What a helpful place to survey the different Squidoo modules. It helped me consider which ones to use effectively!
  • cowgirlup1123 Jul 9, 2008 @ 11:09 am | delete
    OMG i wish i would have found this lense before.
    *****5*****STARS**********5*****STARS*****
  • triathlontraining Jun 9, 2008 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Could you add something on how to get the message to popup after leaving a Guestbook comment? Some have a message, such as "you may also like this lens" or whatever. :)
  • poddys May 22, 2008 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Very nice, thanks. It's nice to see all the modules listed in one place.
  • EricOlsen May 20, 2008 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Awesome lens. I'm going to try out some new modules in my lenses. I like Blackbox, it helps to emphasize a main point; the contrast really grabs your attention.
  • SuperPhil Mar 31, 2008 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Glen, Your lens is Cool, very cool, polar bear kewell ! Feel free to drop by and visit my newbie lenses. Feedback welcome.
  • Vic_Goodman Mar 9, 2008 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    I love those polar bear videos. Great lens, Thanks
  • Paw_T_OnVP Mar 6, 2008 @ 8:15 am | delete
    Thanks for the overview, very easy to understand! I'm excited to get started. Great security words, btw - I think I once knew a nose dragon. Very unpleasant fellow.
  • Feb 21, 2008 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    Very useful. Nice job.
  • vacationslover Feb 13, 2008 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Great info have just updated my fave lens with some of your tips, many thanks
  • freelief Feb 6, 2008 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Thanks, Glen!
  • KayeSwafford Jan 27, 2008 @ 8:19 am | delete
    This is great. I'm just now collection links for a friend so he can easily do his first lens. Thanks.
  • Home-healthcare Jan 24, 2008 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    New lensmasters keep asking those of us who have a few lenses how to get started. We are still learning, too, so it is incredibly helpful to have a resource such as this to which to point them! Thank you.
  • fotos4web Jan 12, 2008 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Thaks for the really useful hints (I didn't know that stuff about the Guestbook - off to change several lenses !)
    Thanks
    Keith
  • mixworks Dec 26, 2007 @ 7:13 pm | delete
    excellent! Great job Thanks!
  • KCStargazer Dec 16, 2007 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Excellent primer on modules! We're pleased to have you join us at the PIMP MY LENS: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks Group!
  • sparks78 Dec 8, 2007 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Great information, I will spend quite a bit of time here. I am a newbie to squidoo.

    Thanks
  • mastermindit Sep 16, 2007 @ 12:40 am | delete
    I'm not sure what a blurb is, if it is a comment then yeah it helped
  • N376 Jul 23, 2007 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    geordiewhiz, concentrate on quality original content for your lens/es. In due time it will get indexed by Search Engines. Add to that some quality backlinks, and also other online AND offline promotion. Lensrank increase will be the positive side effect.
  • geordiewhiz Jul 23, 2007 @ 10:26 am | delete
    again some interesting stuff that i can start using on my lenses, still want to get a better rank though ??? anyone ??
  • coldhitz Jul 22, 2007 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    i am a newbie and am having trouble. everytime i try to load the youtube module, i get hung on the status of "LOADING". i'm choosing the options... show my choices and ..view full size video.. I need these for my lens. my 3 meg connection works. please, advise
    Coldhitz
  • olirom Jul 12, 2007 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Thanks for making all this information so digestable. Is so easy to suffer from "infromation overload."
  • MeganMcC Jul 4, 2007 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Thanks for this! Modules had me quite confused! One question though - VERY IMPT! How do you use the new text/add module - without overwriting a previous article/posting? I wrote an 'article' after my 'Intro', then wrote a 2nd one,but it overwrote my 1st article. How overcome this? Again, great lens
  • jasmineann Jun 17, 2007 @ 9:42 am | delete
    Great information! Really helps. Thank you so much :)
  • maswee Jun 13, 2007 @ 1:15 am | delete
    Thanks for the great resource, Jas from Forget day job killer, autopilot profits
  • Jun 12, 2007 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Great tips, I learned something new today! 5 stars!
    Instant Home owners Insurance Quotes
  • Annettearc Jun 10, 2007 @ 4:47 am | delete
    Very informative lens. I would never have thought to ping my lens! Great stuff. Would welcome more info like this.
  • Saras_Texture_Crafts May 30, 2007 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Brilliant - Thank you for sharing this lens. I am recommending a visit from all of my squidoo lens friends and leaving a 5 star.
  • flaminglacer May 6, 2007 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Squid Angel Star
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 30, 2007 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Great lens! I've added you to my plexo for Promoting Your Travel Biz Online. ~ Kim
  • Susan1 Apr 27, 2007 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    Great info thanks for the help!

    Susan
  • Bonni Apr 20, 2007 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    This is an extremely useful lens. It helps to see these modules in action and then be able to assess the best ones to use on our lenses. Thanks for this resource.
  • giddygabby Apr 17, 2007 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Okay. Since I can't do a lensroll on a group, I've added a links plexo to Boomers Rock called "Hot Tips and Fun Squid Stuff," and you've already got two entries on it, Glen! You're sizzlin'!
  • Otzi Mar 17, 2007 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    I appreciate all the effort you've made to give a better understanding of Squidoo Modules. I created my lens yesterday and you've helped me grasp some nuances and move ahead. Thanks.
    Otzi
  • rabidzebu32 Mar 6, 2007 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    wow, i don't know how to say this but, uhh, this actually helped a lot
  • N376 Mar 1, 2007 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    Interesting find there giddygabby. "Lens can't be lensrolled to a Group". If anyone else has found the same problem please post (or if it did work for you).
  • giddygabby Mar 1, 2007 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Well, I have to take that back. When I checked, it wasn't there. I've tried it several times, each time getting the "You've successfully added ..." msg, and each time it didn't show up on Boomer's Rock! Any ideas how to make it work on a group?
  • giddygabby Mar 1, 2007 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Helpful info, N376. I've added you to the lensroll on the Boomer's Rock! group headquarters page. Thank you for puttin' this together.
  • jackclee Feb 25, 2007 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Any modules that will sort a listing alphabetically? any also any module with spell check?
    Thanks.
  • Feb 24, 2007 @ 9:29 am | delete
    This is a comment: I love your lens - thank you for your help!
  • N376 Feb 21, 2007 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Keep those comments (or no comments) coming guys!
  • WhitePineLane Feb 19, 2007 @ 6:41 am | delete
    "No comment!" (Oh wait-- that is a comment....)
  • markowe Feb 13, 2007 @ 7:19 am | delete
    I'm afraid this isn't a comment. Hope that's OK!
  • MrLewisSmile Jan 29, 2007 @ 9:02 am | delete
    This is too!
  • N376 Jan 29, 2007 @ 2:10 am | delete
    This is a comment!

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