The Module Mentor

The Introduction Module 

The 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.

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The Introduction Module in Squidoo

The introduction module in squidoo has an inbuilt table of content. Do use it! And do upload a picture as an intro image - not having one will stop people from featuring your lens on theirs. And no - just using HTML to put a picture in there does NO...

How to Add Modules 

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

The New Module Showcase

February 20, 2009 The old module picker has been overhauled, tested by dozens of Giant Squids, and is now packed with some cool tools for newbies and pros alike. Our goal was to make it easier for you to find and add modules to your lenses. After al...

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!

The Text/Write Module for Anything!

I love the Write module. It's really one of my very favorites... you can do anything with it. It is one of the easiest ways to make your lens stand out. It is the primary carrier of your best content, originally written information or stories, and it...

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The Amazon MP3 #1

Coming to you from Fargo, North Dakota in the United States of America. Welcome! When you purchase single songs, you can download them directly via your web browser. When purchasing an album, Amazon requires the help of the use of the Amazon MP3 Down...

Amazon Money Making Modules

Assuming that you already know what Squidoo (a network of user-generated lenses) is all about, then you'll also know that Squidoo provides it's members with a plethora of money-making modules that can be added to a lens which in return can enables th...

Amazon Module Basics

Squidoo's Amazon module can be used in a lot of ways.  It can, obviously, feature books, toys, games, etc.  You can also modify the look with html, hyperlinks, and graphics.  Read on to see what features are available with examples.&nb...

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.

How to Maximize the Cafepress Module

Most squidoo users add a money making module to each lens. Some lensmasters like to add several modules to make money. You may like the eBay module, or the Amazon module, but my favorite module to use is the cafepress module! Why? Because I also have...

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...

Getting the Best Results in the Squidoo Ebay Module

With so much information online, it is often surprising how many people do not utilize advanced search commands to help pick through the results, bringing all the good ones to the top, and keep the rest off the list. With eBay, and especially with af...

How To Make Money With Squidoo and eBay

How can you use eBay and Squidoo together? And why would you want to? You may already know that both eBay and Squidoo are great ways to make money working from home, but did you know you can use them together to create even more potential sales? Her...

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.

Guestbooks and You

Guestbooks are great tools for your lens. They let you get great feedback from readers, ask questions, run conversations, ask for help, collect links, and any other fun thing you'd like them to do. If you're looking for some help managing the settin...

Prediction and Duel Modules 

A slightly different version of a Guestbook

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.

The prediction module

It's way better than a crystal ball. And a deck of Tarot cards. And all signs always point to yes. (Well, that's up to you). Oh, but dogs can't look up. It's our Prediction Module.

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!

48 Ways to Use the Poll Module

People love interaction, especially here on Squidoo. Readers want to respond to what they're feeling with their own thoughts, and the poll module can be a great way for them to communicate with just the click of a mouse. Make interaction simple for t...

How (and why) To Add a Poll To Your Lens

Adding a poll to your lens will take you about 30 seconds. There is a module specially made for it. Here are some reasons why you'd want to use a poll, and how to add one to your lens. Enjoy, and start polling  your visitors!  - Lewis :-) ...

Want More Modules? 

You got 'em!

More Module Mentoring

What makes Squidoo so fun are all the different modules. You could try out a new one every day of the year and still not get through all of them (unless you lump all those NBA widgets together as one). Whether you are creating new lenses or looking...

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.

My Squidoo Modules Sandbox

My Squidoo Modules Sandbox as a Lab My Squidoo Modules Sandbox is where I examine and experiment with modules before putting them to work in lenses. My Squidoo Modules Sandbox as a Referent Lens I'll refer back to this lens for the visual & written...

Squidoo Modules List

Modules are the building blocks of Squidoo, like widgets in blogs. Each module has certain settings you can change and customize to fit your lens (web page). For example, there's modules for photo galleries, displaying a Youtube video, polls, lists...

Cute modules to spice up your lens

Cute modules that will help your lens stand out. Go beyond the text-module and the link-list module and use some color. These modules are built into squidoo and really make your lens look good. Some are hard to find, so I added descriptions on where...

IT'S A MODULE MODULE WORLD

Here's a treasure trove of fun, widgety modules. 8 easy ways to make your lenses stand out from the crowd. The Talk Bubble Module The Sticky Note (post-it) Module The Blackbox Module The Polaroid module (This one is gorgeous) The BIG Arrow L...

More Mentoring Lenses 

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.

HTML And CSS Mentor

Many of you start writing your lenses without any HTML and CSS, but as you start understanding Squidoo, you want to learn how to spice your lenses up. HTML and CSS is just the ticket that you may be looking for. Here, on this lens, you will learn fr...

Image and Video Mentor

Welcome! I'm Linda Martin, your Image and Video Mentor here at Squidoo. I love working with images and know you will too once you have the right software and a few simple instructions. This lens lists sites where you can find free images on the web....

Groups Mentor

What makes Squidoo different than other help-you-build-it websites? One feature is groups. Groups are, well, groups of lenses that have something in common. Want to get all the computer lenses together? Or the football lenses? Or the lenses about v...

"Making your First Lens" Mentor

EVERYBODY can Squidoo! You can too! It might take you an afternoon to 'get the hang of it', but that afternoon can be LOTS of fun. You don't need to be an expert in anything 'internet-y' to be able to build a beautiful, useful and successful Squido...

Giant Squid Mentor

It's true. Squidoo is a great place to create web pages for free. But did you know that part of the magic of Squidoo also comes from the membership? Since Squidoo started in the fall of 2006, our lensmasters have continued to create great lenses and...

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

Make a Fancy Table of Contents

A clickable Table of Contents helps visitors navigate webpages. A table of contents also shows what's on a single webpage, which helps visitors decide whether your page is worth reading! A great table of contents within the first screen is a powerful...