The Module Mentor

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Modules make Squidoo...Squidoo!

What makes Squidoo different than other help-you-build-it websites?

One feature is modules.

Modules are sections of a lens that you add depending on what kind of content you want to add. Want to create a list of links? Add a link module. Want to write a story? Add the write module. Want to sell something from Amazon? Add the Amazon module. And so on.

Here you can learn more information about adding modules and using them. You can also get personal help from from ME, gia, aka Ener-G, a Citizen Squid and your Modules Mentor.

To find your answer, look through the links below. If you still can't find the answer, leave a message at the guestbook below. (Be sure to log in so I can answer your question directly!)

The Basics

The Introduction Module 

iStock_000003992880XSmall.jpgThe Introduction Module is the first thing visitors see so it is important to spend some time on it. It has two optional features:

The Table of Contents is self explanatory.

The Discovery Tool allows exploration of similar lenses.

Find out more...

How to Add Modules 

Megan from HQ explains all about the new module dashboard. It's smokin' hot!

The Text / Write module for Anything! 

The Text/Write module is one of the most flexible modules. Margaret_Schaut created this helpful lens showing you how to get the most out of the text write module.

She shows you how to add more than one picture, include a block quote, and much more!

Money Making Modules

Amazon Modules 

iStock_000002465555XSmall.jpgThe most successful money making module is the Amazon module. There are four different types of Amazon modules:

Original Amazon Module: You can add a description, links and even pictures in the description field using simple html.

Amazon Spotlight: Lets you highlight, and recommend, a single product. Also allows html in the description.

Amazon Plexo: Lets your visitors add and vote on products. The Plexo can also be used on another one of your lenses.

Amazon Recommends: Enter the ASIN number of a book (or other product) and this module creates a Plexo module and automatically includes recommendations from Amazon.

Amazon MP3: Pick out your favorite music and feature it in this great widget.

Don't forget, Amazon has a lot of products other than books such as DVDs, cameras, computers, etc

Find out more 

Find out more about the Amazon modules at these fine lenses.

Amazon Spotlight 

Here is an example of the Amazon Spotlight Module. You can select any Amazon product and then add your personal recommendations.

I Am Legend (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/09/2009)Buy Now

Will Smith plays Robert Neville, a military scientist searching for a cure for a virus that turns people into crazy, flesh-eating zombies! He finds himself alone in Manhattan...

The Cafepress Module 

The Cafepress Module is also very popular. This lens by ThomasC shows you how to use the CafePress module AND how to set up your own Cafepress store.

If you have more questions about the CafePress module be sure and ask them below.

Squid Stuff on CafePress 

Here is an example of a Cafepress Module
Powered by CafePress

The eBay Module 

The eBay Module let's you pull in auction items by search term or by store. You can promote your own store or someone else's.

Here are two lenses that have more details...

Interact with Your Visitors

Guestbook Module 

Another name for comments

The guestbook module lets visitors leave you some praise and encouragement. It's also a way for Squid Angels to tell you when they've visited. In return you can get to know your visitors and keep the conversations going.

Prediction and Duel Modules 

The Prediction and Duel Modules invite your visitors to answer a question or two that you've dangled in front of them. Who's going to win? What's the outcome going to be? They work well in the middle of a lens.

My prediction:

Ener-G, at 11pm on November 5, 2009 predicts:

I predict you'll continue reading about Modules in "More Module Mentoring."

Reader predictions:

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Plexo Modules 

What Are Your Favorite Modules?

Plexo Modules allow your readers to vote on and add their "favorites." You can have visitors vote on their favorite Youtube videos, their favorite Flickr photos, their favorite books, etc. There is a different Plexo module for each one of these.

Here you can vote on your favorite module. You can also add your own.

The Write Module

You can do anything!20 points

The Amazon Module

You can sell (almost) anything!12 points

The Poll Module

8 points

google blog search

6 points

Photo Gallery Module0 points

Text with BIG Picture

This a really versatile module. You can emphasize more...0 points

The Poll Module 

Check out these lenses about the poll module, a fun interactive module that can be used in lots of ways. And they are irrisitible!

Want More Modules? 

You got 'em!

Many More Modules

The Tip of the Iceberg 

There are many, many, more modules available on Squidoo. These additional modules let you add Youtube videos, pictures, RSS feeds, etc.

Check out these lenses to see more details.

Fancy Tricks For Your Modules 

These lenses list tricks you can use on almost every module.
Basic HTML for Squidoo
By lensmaster N376
Advanced HTML for Squidoo
By lensmaster N376
Simple HTML Tricks
By lensmaster Magicality
My Favorite CSS Tricks for Lenses
By lensmaster thefluffanutta
Linking Tips
By lensmaster thefluffanutta
Super Advanced HTML Tips and Tricks
By lensmasters Randell

New Modules

Try One Today!

Mood Module 

Pick your mood (love or hate) and find out what others are saying about your favorite topic on Twitter. Here, we'll list George Lopez (my son's favorite latino comedien).

  • I love watching george lopez before bed! Goodnight :)
  • Im watcing George Lopez :)
  • George lopez :)
  • Ellen on Oprah & George Lopez! Good Day tomorrow! & Mommy doesn't work! =)
  • watching george lopez :)

RSS Mashup 

Instead of having 5 separate RSS modules on your lens for all your various blogs and profiles, throw them all into one RSSMashup module. Here I feature some of the top Squidoo blogs.

Nov 2, 2009 @ 7:58 pmBidding adieu to X-rated lenses from SquidBlog
As we posted over the Summer and messaged to lensmasters individually, we've been making a handful of changes to our Squidoo policies, specifically in regards to X-rated content, overly promotional le...
Nov 2, 2009 @ 12:32 pmThe Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity) from SquidBlog
Squidoo is donating $1000 to charity every day through Thanksgiving. With a $5000 grand prize on Thanksgiving Day. To enter and raise money (for free) for your favorite charity on our list, just make...
Oct 30, 2009 @ 2:56 pmEvening maintenance from SquidBlog
Just a heads up about planned maintenance: Between 6:30pm and 8:30pm Eastern time tonight (Friday, 10/30/09) we'll be disabling lens editing for some database maintenance. Lenses will be visible and r...
Oct 28, 2009 @ 8:12 pmHot Dog! What a Lens! from I Squidoo, Do You?
Did you see today's Lens of the Day? It's Hotdog Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family by lensmaster luvmyludwig (Crystal). I think it's a brilliant sales lens, very well done with great content...
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Oct 19, 2009 @ 4:21 amSquidLog Is Changing! from SquidLog Daily Digest
You may have heard the news by now, SquidLog is growing into a full-blown social network! To reflect our new status as a network, we've moved to a new domain now called SquidLog.net instead of .com Sq...
Oct 15, 2009 @ 9:30 pmGiant Squid Open Mike BTR Show Review 9/28/09 | AJ... from SquidLog Daily Digest
Squidoo etiquette is a hot topic these days, as AJ writes her series on this topic on Squidlog, the hottest Squidoo News Magazine on the Internet. You might wonder why anyone needs to be reminded to b...
Oct 15, 2009 @ 5:40 pmThere?s no monopoly on generosity. from SquidBlog
When something is successful, there's bound to be spinoffs. Bandwagoneers. Hangers-on. Maybe even copycats. If you're really successful, you're also going to see the good side of this: Tools that le...
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A Mini FAQ 

Check out this link for some of the most commonly asked questions asked about lenses including "WIP," payment, lensbuilders, donating to charity, and more.
Got Qs?
Check here first.

More Mentoring Lenses 

Squidizen Shield.jpg (2 documents)Each one of these lenses is maintained by a Citizen Squid. Check them out if you have any questions related to Groups, promoting your lenses, or becoming a Giant Squid.

We are all available to answer questions. So go ahead and ask your toughest.

Still can't find the answer? 

Just leave your question here, along with your email address, and I'll get back to you! (Be sure to leave your email, or I can't answer your question. Thanks!)

porterron wrote...

Here is my email address: porterron@q.com

I wrote and recorded a song. I play the song on the piano with string accompaniment, engineered in a recording studio. I would like to be able to download this song so that
it could be played on my lens. First of all....is this possible? And, if it is possible, How do I
accomplish it? Obviously, I have the recording and can adapt it to MP3 or whatever format
might be necessary. I would appreciate it very much if you would get back to me with an answer to this question as soon as possible.
Thank you,
S. Ron Porter

ReplyPosted November 08, 2009

clouda9 wrote...

This should be a 'hot button' lens, especially for newbies here on Squidoo - ha! even this old-timer learned something today!

ReplyPosted November 05, 2009

whitemoss wrote...

I'm making this a fav so I can come back to it- thanks for all the ideas

ReplyPosted November 04, 2009

Heather426 wrote...

Congrats, you've been blessed today!

ReplyPosted October 21, 2009

Beautiful_GreenBeans wrote...

Hello! I was wondering in your infinite wisdom of modules, might you know why my Amazon and Amazon Search modules keep resetting?
I've added my text, selected my terms & display options but each time I save (I have even tried publishing) it resets back to: NOTHING! Empty! Ack! Any advice?

Great & Helpful lens!

ReplyPosted October 13, 2009

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The Table of Contents Module 

This module lets you list the other modules on your lens. If a lens is long, such as this one, I like to put a Table of Contents at the top and at the bottom of the lens.

If you have any questions be sure and ask them above in the Guestbook Module

Get Over-the-Top Creative with Your Table of Contents Module 

by Ener-G

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