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  • kaazoom Jun 2, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    i'm glad I found this lens. Thank you for taking the time to write this ebook.
  • simpleworks Jun 1, 2012 @ 5:59 am | delete
    Thank you!
  • khatha0808 May 31, 2012 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    thanks for e-book. I am really interested in Squidoo now
  • getmoreinfo May 24, 2012 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips, I appreciate it.
  • mrkensworld May 17, 2012 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Thanks Aj, I am doing a series on Squidoo lens creation and this will be very helpful. I will be linking to your lens.. Thanks!
  • crazy_anna May 16, 2012 @ 9:48 am | delete
    VERY helpful! Thanks for writing and updating it! This should be required reading for newbies like me <3
  • SophiesWords May 13, 2012 @ 4:54 am | delete
    This is really helpful. I'm very new to Squidoo, and I'm constantly delighted by the level of support there is in this lovely community. Thank you.
  • SergioBatista May 8, 2012 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Loved it! Thanks
  • Ryan_Will Apr 26, 2012 @ 6:29 pm | delete
    I bookmarked this site so I can come back later. I just started building my lenses.
  • MarkTrueman Apr 15, 2012 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Hey AJ2008, great post, I am new here and it helped me with my 5 awesome tools for webmasters post. Just squidliked this.
  • tomaztt Mar 15, 2012 @ 4:53 am | delete
    great tips
  • RevRoger Mar 10, 2012 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Thank you!
  • flinnie Mar 2, 2012 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Hi thanks for all the info and tips.Much needed ,thanks for sharing.
  • ScrollSawChuck Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens.
  • Azuregeller Feb 26, 2012 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the information.
  • cnjvegas Feb 22, 2012 @ 12:52 am | delete
    So far it's been the most helpful I've found. So much info.Thanks
  • kranjchko Feb 19, 2012 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    thanks for your help, for the information and help :D
  • spiritualquestjourneys Feb 18, 2012 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Thanks very much, have downloaded the eBook and cant wait to get started
  • ckolander Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    Thanks for the info!
  • TotusMundus Feb 16, 2012 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    Very helpful, thank you.
  • SecondHandJoe Feb 6, 2012 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    This lens came recommended by Ramkitten! Thanks for your help and for the time involved in making this Squidoo guide!
  • lftypjk900 Feb 5, 2012 @ 11:20 am | delete
    nice lens thanks for the infomation
  • Zut_Moon Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Thanks !!!
  • KNMalathi Jan 26, 2012 @ 1:49 am | delete
    I just joined squidoo a few days ago and today I am attempting to make a lens using some of the guidelines. Thanks for "tentacle-holding a baby squid" . I hope to publish my first lens in a couple of days!
  • anka_n Jan 21, 2012 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Some things I've already learned from different Squidoo pages (and took some time...:)), but some others I didn't know. Thank you for your effort of putting all this information together and for sharing it!
  • XxSadieLadyxX Jan 17, 2012 @ 12:35 am | delete
    Good information
  • MoonMaa Jan 14, 2012 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    I just saved the pdf I am going to read it later. Thank you!
  • mogulmedia Jan 12, 2012 @ 4:35 am | delete
    Have saved a copy of the pdf ready for a read with my coffee later, thanks ;)
  • MMcGrath Jan 10, 2012 @ 11:16 am | delete
    Great advice. This is just what I was looking for.
  • Terrie_Schultz Jan 5, 2012 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    I'm so glad I found this guide! Thank you!!
  • zav Jan 1, 2012 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Excellent guide. Will help me and save lots of time as just starting out on the Squidoo path. Thanks
  • Joan-BlogBizBuzz Dec 31, 2011 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Wow, found this just in time, setting up my first Squidoo (been planning to for ages) and came across this helpful lens. Will read now before setting up.
  • Showpup Dec 27, 2011 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing this resource. I look forward to reading it.
  • Jeimuzu-san Dec 27, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Thanks for putting this together, it will help me alot when i put up my first :)
  • Dec 24, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    thank you all so much for the work you do. it is a true help.
  • revenue4u Dec 22, 2011 @ 3:59 am | delete
    Very helpful guide> Thanks
  • gottaloveit Dec 21, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Excellent lens for a beginner or a veteran hoping to up her game. Thanks so much.
  • pablina Dec 19, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Thanks. I will certainly download this and read as I am always looking for new ways to improve what i already do. :)
  • WordCustard Dec 16, 2011 @ 6:47 am | delete
    Just stopping by to recommend this to a new lensmaster. Thanks again team for putting it together. :)
  • poddys Dec 15, 2011 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Excellent useful Squidoo tips guide, created by some of the best experts on Squidoo. Blessed.
  • marketingmania2012 Dec 14, 2011 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    Thanks for the help...really needed it.
  • desa999 Dec 12, 2011 @ 12:25 am | delete
    Thank you for the wonderful information.
  • fullofshoes Dec 10, 2011 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Gave this a quick scan and now beginning to dig in. So far, GREATNESS!! I'm such a newbie and thirsty for info, tips, and how-to-do-things-right. Thank you so much.
  • Luv2help Dec 8, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    There's a plethora of info on the download. Thank so much for the time and effort in making this "gold" available to newbies like me!
    SMILES!
    ~Wendy
  • zap1994 Dec 8, 2011 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Thanks for the guide
  • TrentAdamsCA Nov 30, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Thanks for this resource. I'm glad to find this.
  • TrentAdamsCA Nov 30, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Thanks for this resource. I'm glad to find this.
  • spartakct Nov 29, 2011 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this valuable information, Appreciate it!
  • daphnedangerlove Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:44 am | delete
    I just finished reading the ebook and it was totally great. Thank you so much for providing this guide. It helped so much.
  • canoz Nov 22, 2011 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    I was referred here via a lens critique on squidU. Would just like to express my gratefulness for so many helpful people in the squidoo community. This is an awesome community. Thank you everyone.
  • seo_optimisation Nov 21, 2011 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Great share, thanks for putting time and effort it into compiling it.
  • squidshe Nov 20, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Thank you for the download, it should prove to be very helpful!
  • tembrooke Nov 18, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I know I downloaded this before but I can't remember actually using it. So now I'm downloading it again. :-) I'm determined to figure out what I'm doing wrong, traffic-wise. Thanks!
  • marsha32 Nov 17, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    I've downloaded it and will print it out as soon as my ink comes in. I've been on squidoo since 2008 and I'm still not making much. From what I've read so far, this should really help me to understand more about everthing.
  • anne_mohanraj Nov 16, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Thank you for this wonderful ebook. Look forward to reading it.
  • jksterling Nov 15, 2011 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    Thank you, I'm looking forward to reading the book.
  • collettehrock Nov 12, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
    I have bookmarked this lens for future reference and thank you for taking the trouble to do it
  • Tenzho Nov 7, 2011 @ 6:28 am | delete
    Thanks for the ebook, I downloading this and will be reading in the near future,
  • maximross Nov 6, 2011 @ 3:17 am | delete
    Awesome ebook and helpful tips. Thanks.
  • jenniferteacher Oct 28, 2011 @ 5:41 am | delete
    Thanks for putting this together! I look forward to giving the guide a good read and put it into action!
  • TheresaBesaw Oct 27, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    WOW great lens! there are so many people willing to help others. I can't wait to read the guidebook this weekend and then start putting the tips and techniques into action. I love squidoo!!!!!!!
  • stuhaynes Oct 25, 2011 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    I missed this!! What an excellent resource
  • iwrite4cash Oct 19, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    I enjoyed your lens and information, thanks!
  • aesta1 Oct 18, 2011 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Am just reading this now...can't believe how I missed this before.
  • SAPearl Oct 16, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Wow, what an amazing resource. I'm only halfway through reading the pdf and I've learned a lot! Thank you.
  • AnnsHomeDecor Oct 16, 2011 @ 7:22 am | delete
    Just downloaded this. Wow, I have alot to learn. Thanks for providing this guide.
  • katemiya Oct 13, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Finally downloading this. My eyes are so crossed I had to read the lens twice to find the download link. Not like it wasn't big or anything. :p

    Thanks for the great resources!
  • pamscape Oct 11, 2011 @ 12:26 am | delete
    Wow just what was looking for. Now this is great information. thaks for taking the time to write something to clear and easy to understand.
  • MarisaAngelis Oct 4, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Great Lens! Best wishes :)
  • TIRMassageStone Sep 28, 2011 @ 10:34 am | delete
    I find that when I need to find an answer to a question or find information on a topic I can search Squidoo first rather than going to the search engines. The Squidoo lenses are usually better quality than the articles that are returned in the search engines, plus I earn points for my own Squidoo account as a browse and read Squidoo content.
  • cashstudent101 Oct 8, 2011 @ 6:30 am | delete
    half the time i can't even find my own lens by using the squidoo search. That includes the lens i have a giant squid like or two.
  • aj2008 Oct 9, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Sadly, the Squidoo search has been a bit "glitchy" for some time now
  • Sunflower_Susan Sep 26, 2011 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    I've printed this up for study later. "So much to learn... so much to learn..." she murmured as she staggered away.
  • fbtmjamesryan Sep 25, 2011 @ 5:50 am | delete
    Really useful for a newbie like me! Thanks, J
  • beardedbrian Sep 20, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    thanks for the time you have put in to help all those in the land of the squid.
  • wordstock Sep 16, 2011 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Lots of good information that is too much to digest at one time. I found the lens for cleaning up my toolbar and added this. Thanks so much for all the help!
  • FlaminCatDesigns Sep 12, 2011 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Your guide was recommended to me in the forum, so I d/l and now will see if I can get the hang of it. Thanks for providing guidance and tips.
  • Nia726 Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for this. It's very helpful.
  • JoeCinocca Sep 10, 2011 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    fantastic lens
  • kiwinana71 Sep 2, 2011 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    This is very interesting, I have downloaded the PDF. Will be checking it out. Have wrote quiet a few lens, back linking is my problem, I need to learn how to do that, then maybe I will get a few sales..
    Thanks for sharing this value able information, still thinking about joining squidlog, feel I need to learn more about what I am doing on Squidoo before I take something else on.
    Just made Giant squid today.
    Have a nice day.
  • albadvert Aug 29, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
    I have seen the ebook and it is very useful but,I have a question.
    When you post to a social bookmarking site or link directory,you shouldnt post your lens anywhere else that day?Because I posted it in several of them,and I am not seeing the links among the list of my backlinks.
  • aj2008 Aug 29, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
    I am really glad you found the ebook useful, thank you :)

    Regarding the backlinks, how quickly they show up when you check depends on how often the Search Engine Spiders crawl the sites you are using, looking for backlinks.

    In my experience I have also found that although I know my backlinks are there, they never show up when I check - shetoldme is one site where other people I know can see their backlinks when they check, but I am yet to see my backlinks on that site.

    There's two schools of thought regarding the frequency of backlinks being established - one is to not backlink the same site too many times on the same day but what about those bkoggers who will get other sites linking to them as soon as they post a new piece of information? So getting a lot of backlinks in one day can actually be part of a natural process.

    I think the answer lies somewhere between the two. Don't overdo the backlinking by doing it all in one go - or do what I do, if the sites you are using allow you to schedule your bookmarking or posts (such as your own blogs and sites like Amplify and Posterous) then schedule your posts so they are published over a few days.

    I tend to do all my backlinking as soon as I can after I publish a lens - but most of it is scheduled. Then I forget about it. Providing you have good content, good keywords and the backlinks build over a period of time, then you should see your lens getting increasing traffic.

    For some people this happens quickly but for others it is just a question of time.
  • evierose Aug 18, 2011 @ 4:16 am | delete
    Thank you i will learn alot from this eBook.
  • spikey64 Aug 17, 2011 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Thanks for the information. Easy to understand and a great help.
  • agoofyidea Aug 16, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    Thank you for creating this e-book. I am devouring any tips I can.
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 16, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    This was a great lens to stumble upon especially for a beginner like me. Hopefully I'll be able to make great lenses with this advice... thanks
  • LisaAuch Aug 15, 2011 @ 5:28 am | delete
    And...back again for the Pages link to send to a few friends!
  • manlalakbay Aug 14, 2011 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    And now, I have resources to share with my referrals to learn by himself/herself. It's hard to explain everything by just words.. Thanks for these guides. It will be useful to everyone. :)
  • Pastiche Aug 10, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Just drove the Angel bus over here to give you a blessing ...
  • fenz28 Aug 9, 2011 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Downloading! I'm so excited to learn from this :)
  • TravelingRae Aug 8, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    What a great resource! I wish I'd found this earlier in my Squidoo career.
  • franstan Aug 8, 2011 @ 7:15 am | delete
    I am so glad I found this lens.
  • PatinKC Aug 5, 2011 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing all this helpful information. I appreciate you and the others for putting this together!
  • OhMe Aug 4, 2011 @ 5:25 am | delete
    Oh wow, thank you for donating to Friends of the Park with this great, informative lens. Heading now to re-download so I will have all the updates. Thanks again!
  • Rankography Aug 1, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens. Thanks for sharing.
  • Tolovaj Jul 23, 2011 @ 12:47 am | delete
    Thanks for this book. I am not a beginner anymore, but I am sure I can learn a lot from it. Maybe even more than five months ago. Thumbs up!
  • Donnette Jul 22, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Fantastic! Thank you
  • pramodbisht Jul 19, 2011 @ 6:25 am | delete
    thanks for sharing its really helpful
  • GordyM Jul 18, 2011 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    This book is absolutely TREMENDOUS...... Thank you so much......!!
  • fionamckay9 Jul 16, 2011 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    Thanks for posting the link - read about the book in a different lens but they didn't give a link.
  • mivvy Jul 12, 2011 @ 9:51 am | delete
    I love the ebook, just what I needed to write better lenses
  • kar351 Jul 10, 2011 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    Great eBook!
    Cool Lens aj.
  • thomasmandin Jul 10, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Thanks for this free ebook! Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Jul 8, 2011 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the work on the update :)
  • ---Chazz Jul 8, 2011 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    Thank you! This will be a big help with all of the recent changes addressed.
  • bikerministry Jul 7, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    I was just thinking today that I need a "template" to plan out my lenses. I've been writing them as I go, but I'm so ready to plan for each one. I'm also ready to keep some kind of log on updating them ... downloaded the step-by-step and will read in my next sitting. THANKS!!
  • imaginemdd Jul 6, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Happy to see the update. Will replace the old one I printed out with this one. Thanks to all for the hard work!
  • GonnaFly Jul 5, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    Somehow I missed seeing this ebook when it was first published. Thanks for updating it and sharing this valuable information.
  • Joan4 Jul 5, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    Oh I am so glad yall are keeping the Step by Step updated! Fantastic news!
  • mukunda22 Jul 5, 2011 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Good job, Ladies! I am so happy to see such a work of art!! Congratulations on a job well done!!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jun 28, 2011 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    This is a very valuable guide that may be applied immediately. I know my lenses will greatly benefit from these practical tips for lensmaster success. Many thanks for the generosity and professionalism that is apparent from this collective effort to support one another. Very much appreciated!
  • A_RovingReporter Jun 25, 2011 @ 5:24 am | delete
    A great book that is a MUST reading for all Squidooers,
  • scarlettohairy Jun 24, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    Reading the Step-by-Step ebook. Thanks! I'm still trying to figure out the best tactics for swimming here in the Squidoo pond.
  • Ruthi Jun 24, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
    I've just downloaded the guidebook ... thank you, thank all of you! I've so much to learn! I'll be featuring your lens link on Squidformation Highway in a bit.
  • Chris-H Jun 11, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    Thank you for all this great information AJ. I've got a lot to learn, but I try to improve a little each day :p
  • golfspice Jun 10, 2011 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Great guide - very useful. Many thanks.
  • Quickcutters Jun 10, 2011 @ 1:09 am | delete
    Hi AJ I followed you here and there isn't much more to be said then the others did.
    You are an awesome writer and every one will learn so much about Squidoo and how it all works no doubt on my part.
    Thanks to you for your lens Keywords research that I now will have a head start on traffic when i write my lenses. Great job.
  • phoenix-arizona-friends Jun 8, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Downloaded and reading this now, thank you for such a great resource!
  • achraf May 31, 2011 @ 4:23 am | delete
    thank you for always being there to help out newbies ;)
  • PaulOnBooks May 28, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    Great altruistic venture: Angel Blessed
  • ajgodinho May 28, 2011 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    I've read this Squidoo guide which is packed with useful tips and would definitely recommend it anyone who wants to be successful in their Squidoo endeavours. ** Blessed by a Squid Angel **
  • Sylvestermouse May 28, 2011 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    This is a great tips lens, loved the ebook and the writers. I am returning on this Memorial Day weekend to add my blessings! Thanks for all of the help!
  • Jack-in-the-Box May 27, 2011 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Just downloaded it. I can't wait to dive in to it to see what I need to change and how I can get my lenses out there. Thank you so much for all your hard work and care caring about us newbies.
  • mrniceguy11 May 12, 2011 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    Just downloaded the guide. Thanks so much.
  • Athf May 2, 2011 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Helpful, thanks
  • Ysis May 2, 2011 @ 1:43 am | delete
    Thank you for the precious information
  • Cumberland May 1, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for the help. Very useful.
  • karmicchristian Apr 19, 2011 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    A lovely initiative worth emulating. Blessed be and have a wonderful day. Downloaded for digestion and assimilation :)

    Charles
  • billybraveheart Apr 4, 2011 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    Downloaded and will have some nice bedtime reading, very much appreciated you sharing this with us
  • archangelptx Apr 2, 2011 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Amazing, I was hunting all over for these tips and found them scattered all over the web. Good to have them in one place in a pdf on my desktop. Thank you SO much for clearing off 30+ tabs on my browser!
  • marsha32 Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    Downloaded it and thumbed through the pages. I look forward to reading it and hoping it helps me to know more and start earning.
  • Mar 22, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Great lens, very helpful!
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 13, 2011 @ 6:07 pm | delete
    Thanks AJ- have a thumbs up from me!
  • pkmcr Mar 11, 2011 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    Someone was asking me a short while ago how to learn the approach to creating great lenses so obviously I popped in here to grab the Lens URL and blessed it as I passed through :-)
  • AllPurposePapoon Feb 23, 2011 @ 10:57 am | delete
    I'm definitely going to download the book. I'm trying to get all of the information I can on monetizing successfully my Squidoo Lense. Thank you for this lense.
  • catbehaviors Feb 16, 2011 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    I will have to check out the guidebook! I'm sure it will have some good tips. :)
  • enciksal Feb 15, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
    WOHOO!
  • dragonlow Jan 7, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Very good lens! Thanks for the share.
  • nightbear Jan 5, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    I am so excited to read this. I learned about it on the blogrtalkradio program this week. Which I also only learned about. I am so grateful. thank you.
  • One4Nell Dec 27, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
    It's time to get SERIOUS in lens building. I'm delighted I was led to this lens. Thanks so much!
  • JJNW Dec 30, 2010 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    I'm with you!
  • spider-girl Dec 18, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Great lens, very helpful!
  • ashley227 Dec 18, 2010 @ 11:44 am | delete
    I need more traffic to my lens. Thank you for the help.
  • chrissuard Dec 6, 2010 @ 5:14 am | delete
    Great lens, blessed by an Angel.
  • Rod505 Dec 3, 2010 @ 4:07 am | delete
    I'm struggling to get traffic on my lenses. Thanks for the material.
  • jerrywil Dec 1, 2010 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    Just finished reading. Although extremely informative, it made my brain tired. Obviously it will take more than a couple of days to implement, but it does lay out a nice plan.
  • jerrywil Dec 1, 2010 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    p11 Below you will find an initial check list to follow and a list of all the Squidoo directories and dookmarking sites that are recommended for short-term promotion. I couldn't find a dookmarking site.
  • GrowWear Dec 1, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    Thank you, Jerry, for taking the time to let us know. Very much appreciated. ...We hope you enjoy learning from the guidebook, and of course, you're invited to join us at ProSquids.
  • jerrywil Dec 1, 2010 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Just downloaded it. Looks like a real time saver.
  • mom247 Nov 21, 2010 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    Wow, thank you! Twenty five lenses in I'm still floundering somewhat so this is incredibly helpful. Thanks
  • tremogg Nov 21, 2010 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    As a new squid I find this guide very well written and helpful. Lots of good information! Thanks
  • acopson Nov 20, 2010 @ 9:53 am | delete
    What a great guide, thanks very much
  • The_Health_Lady Nov 20, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete
    What is especially good about the guidebook, is that the information is from several respected lensmasters, not just one giving their opinion. The lensmasters who have put the guidebook are all very knowledgeable in their expertise and are very generous in sharing their insights.
  • darciefrench Nov 17, 2010 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    Excellent squidoo tips lens- very impressed by the work of the lensmasters who wrote the guide! Angel blessed and to be featured on Squidoo Tips Blessings.
  • javrsmith Nov 2, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    I'm looking forward to reading this guide. Thanks!
  • tembrooke Oct 25, 2010 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your tips! It's very helpful for newbies.
  • Ramonailona Oct 14, 2010 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    Your Guide book was great. Thank you so much.
  • capriliz Oct 14, 2010 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Your Squidoo Guidebook is excellent. I hope lots of people find it and use it.
  • purplelady Sep 21, 2010 @ 9:24 am | delete
    No matter how long you have been a Squidoo lensmaster, you can always benefit from a refresher course that reminds you of important tips you have forgotten. This is a big help in doing just that.
  • RebeccaE Sep 14, 2010 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    this is very helpful to me! thanks!
  • MyDreamRise Sep 13, 2010 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Thank you soooo much for squidoo-step-by-step.pdf really really great resource....
  • Laddoo Sep 13, 2010 @ 5:48 am | delete
    I've read through the guide and its a blessing. I wish I had all this info when I started a couple of years back! Kudos to all you guys for this selfless effort!
  • OhMe Sep 11, 2010 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    Lensrolled to Keep Passwords In An Address Book and leaving a Blessing
  • DecoratingforEvents Sep 10, 2010 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Look around long enough and you find the exact info you want! Thanks so much. Off to download my copy!
  • Obscure_Treasures Aug 22, 2010 @ 8:20 am | delete
    I found a lots of useful and helpful information, great lens, Thanks!
  • LisaAuch Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:30 am | delete
    Thank you - I shall add this to my own little checklist for Newbies to direct them HERE
  • GrowWear Aug 13, 2010 @ 2:48 am | delete
    Thank you so much, Lisa!
  • stacy_mcdaniel Aug 6, 2010 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    WOW! This is very helpful. Thank you guys so much:-)
  • GrowWear Aug 6, 2010 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    You are quite welcome, Stacy. :)
  • theraggededge Jul 17, 2010 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    You are a great big bunch of lovelies! Blessed :-)
  • GrowWear Aug 6, 2010 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Thank you, Bev! Much appreciated!
  • Richard.Eldridge@att.net Jul 16, 2010 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    I noticed the web links don't work in my download of the free guide. Any suggestions?
  • GrowWear Jul 17, 2010 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Richard, please download the guide again. We did upload it without links, but they are live as of the first of this week. We regret the error. And hope you enjoy the guide. :)
  • Richard Eldridge Aug 15, 2010 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    OK. Thanks for the update. I've been out of touch for a while. I'll give it a go and revisit my thoughts on starting a lens. This really looks like fun... a new way for me to focus my thinking. Thanks again!
  • vanidiana Jul 15, 2010 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing!
  • QueSea Jul 11, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
    Thanks for creating the second edition
  • GrowWear Jul 11, 2010 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    You are quite welcome, Kirt. Our pleasure. :)
  • GrowWear Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Thank you ladies, Pukeko, Joan, Correen and Kim. ...Kim, that's wonderful; we are very happy to be considered a help for the Fresh Squids! Thank you. :)
  • Pukeko Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    Wonderful. Thanks.
  • Joan4 Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Hooray for revised edition of the Step by Step guidebook! Downloading now!
  • kimmanleyort Jul 10, 2010 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Thank you for this updated version of Squidoo Step by Step. I will be sharing it with the Fresh Squids.
  • clouda9 Jul 10, 2010 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I am excited to grab my new copy of Step-by-Step...thanks tons for pulling this together for all of us!
  • Cathy Greco Jul 3, 2010 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    I just signed up for an account and had the page up for the paypal email address. When i clicked on the continue button it seemed to quit working, so i refreshed it and when the page came up it said something about my page needed dressed up or something. So i tried to log in, but i couldn't. What do i need to do to get back in?
  • GrowWear Jul 4, 2010 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    Hi, Cathy: What account are you trying to get back into? If it's your Squidoo account, there is a link at the bottom of most pages, Feedback and Bugs. Let headquarters know of your problem signing in. Before you do, clear your browser cache and maybe the site will then accept you user name and password.
  • aj2008 Jul 5, 2010 @ 7:01 am | delete
    Sorry, but without seeing the actual page, it will be very difficult to help you. You will need to submit a bug report - see the link at the bottom of the page.
  • tssfacts Jun 22, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Great Lens. Lots of good information too. Now off to start implementing them.
  • Jun 15, 2010 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We are so happy that you find value in the Squidoo Step By Step guidebook. And we hope you will consider joining Professional Squids group. We'd love to see you there. :)
  • macmcrae Jun 14, 2010 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Brilliantly put together, really needed something like this! Thanks!
  • Janiece Jun 10, 2010 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Your guidebook is such a fantastic resource!! I'm featuring this lens on my new, "Why Join Squidoo?" lens.
  • jmorgan17 May 6, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Looking Forward to digging into this after dinner. There is quite a bit to learn and I'm sure happy that this resource was made available by your group. Many Thanks.
  • BetterEyesight Apr 25, 2010 @ 6:54 am | delete
    I've only got as far as downloading and reading the Special Invitation and I'm so impressed by your attitude of giving - it's so infectious so Thank You for bringing out the best in me and Bless You All :)
  • LaraineRose Apr 22, 2010 @ 2:29 am | delete
    What a wonderful idea! When I started writing at Squidoo, I found everything so very difficult. I was so encouraged and also aided by many lensmasters but it still took a lot of research and trial and error for me to build my first lens. My first lens should have been made into about 6 lenses (still need to do this but really don't know where to start). And, oh, the time I lost one lens by ticking all of the boxes in the right hand column .. thinking that I was .. well, I don't remember what I was thinking! Ah yes, I learned many things the hard way. So blab, blab, I really am happy that you have put this book together for all the newbies. I am sure that I will learn much from it also.
    I'm off to read some of it now. Thanks again!
  • skiesgreen Apr 19, 2010 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Great lens and fabulous resources. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • MakeMoneyWorkAtHome Apr 16, 2010 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    This lens is absolutely great for the Squidoo newbie! Thanks for the great job!
  • BigGirlBlue Apr 16, 2010 @ 3:00 am | delete
    ¨¨¨°º©©º° This lens has been blessed! °º©©º°¨¨¨
  • GrowWear Apr 16, 2010 @ 4:48 am | delete
    Thank you very much!

    Congratulations, new Angel!
  • WindyWinters Apr 16, 2010 @ 2:20 am | delete
    Hello MiMi. I need help downloading the guidebook. I downloaded the latest version of Adobe Reader today. But when I click on the download button above I get an error message "The Adobe Reader that is running cannot be used to view pdf files in a web browser. Try again." Then the webpages lock. Help! Thank you. ~Wendy
  • GrowWear Apr 16, 2010 @ 4:45 am | delete
    Wendy, this might help: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/405/kb405461.html

    Alternatively, I am thinking that if you right click the link above and "save as," that you would then have it on your computer, and Adobe will open it for you when you click on it from your desktop or wherever you would choose to save it.

    Thank you so much for your interest, and please don't hesitate to let me know if you need more help.
  • WindyWinters Apr 16, 2010 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Hi, MiMi. I finally succeeded in downloading the guidebook and printing it out. I didn't want to mess trying to repair Adobe as my computer was recently fixed. Instead I clicked on "save link as" and it downloaded to Adobe. I clicked on the download and then Windows automatically repaired Adobe. It took a few minutes...but I guess that's where the problem is...Windows. I will take time over the weekend to read the guidebook. Thanks to everyone for this awesome guide. ~Wendy
  • ZenyarisGallery Apr 13, 2010 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Very valuable lens and Squidoo Guidebook! I am thrilled already with the information you provide for us at Step by Step Guidebook! What a Bliss! Special Thanks to All the authors of this book!!!!!
  • SherryHolderHunt Mar 24, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    For all of you that want to try Squidoo Check out this for Starting point
  • kiwisoutback Mar 23, 2010 @ 9:50 am | delete
    This is a huge help for newbies! I know I had a lot of questions when I first started out. This would have saved me a lot of time. Great work to everyone that put this together.
  • GrowWear Mar 17, 2010 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Thank y'all! So good to hear that you are enjoying the guidebook.

    Spook, you can't download it? Write me if you want to; we'll see about getting that fixed for you. :) Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
  • Spook Mar 17, 2010 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    Happy Paddies day to all of you. Somehow it never took for me, a pity as I would love to give it a dekko.
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 13, 2010 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Had to come back and Bless this lens. I love how Professional Squids has progressed, you have done a great job Mimi :)
  • JenniferAkers Mar 11, 2010 @ 5:15 am | delete
    Fantastic resource! Thank you for all your hard work and generosity. I've been sharing it with friends and contacts.
  • seegreen Mar 10, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    How did I not know about this? I'll be downloading it today.
  • Neshoba Mar 10, 2010 @ 12:41 am | delete
    I feel this will help me improve on my lenses more than anything. Sounds like a wealth of information. I will be downloading it shortly.
  • PhoenixHomeRepair Apr 17, 2010 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Some great ideas in there for promoting your lens.
  • Spook Feb 23, 2010 @ 7:56 am | delete
    Well, well, well, late as usual and am getting ready to download it. However I think I erased my Adobe reader but I see I can get it here. Thanks a million.
  • Cannonman Feb 19, 2010 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    hanks for the wealth of information you provided in this Step by Step Guidebook.
  • Rewards4life Feb 17, 2010 @ 4:37 am | delete
    What a brilliant idea. I've had a look and your ebook looks so good. I'll have a read soon. Congratulations to you all. =)
  • Kaelos Feb 15, 2010 @ 11:40 am | delete
    This guide is essential for any new squidoo-er (like myself!) I've used this guide to help create my lens and will use for my future lenses - thank you!
  • Janiece Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Thanks for creating this guide to Squidoo! I'm looking forward to reading it!
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Thank you Janiece - be sure to ask any questions you may have on the Professional Squids Ning
  • jessicahoward Feb 8, 2010 @ 6:24 am | delete
    great. i wish i would read this a few years ago- its a really a good information on quidoo.thanks wonderful lens.
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:03 am | delete
    Jessica - I am constantly reworking my keywords on my older lenses using the strategies outlined in the Guide and finding that they do make a difference
  • fireprotectiononline Feb 6, 2010 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    very helpful, thanks!
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Glad to be of help :)
  • facetube Feb 6, 2010 @ 1:49 am | delete
    would you make a little bit easier .a really step by step for beginner.
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Just wondering how we can make it easier for you?
  • JJNW Feb 4, 2010 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    I downloaded the info. Very cool! Thanks a lot!
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:06 am | delete
    That's great to hear. Hope it helps.
  • happynutritionist Feb 1, 2010 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Just coming back to say thank you for adding this excellent lens to the RocketMoms Help for Haiti plexo, happy February! ~claudia
  • aj2008 Feb 15, 2010 @ 6:08 am | delete
    You are very welcome Claudia
  • gtojar Jan 30, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    I can't seem to be able to create a lens!! What am I doing wrong, this was the last thing I did www.squidoo.com/autopilotprofit
  • JJNW Feb 4, 2010 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    gtojar - you do have an account set up. You should be able to log in, go to your "Dashboard" (look on top of the page) and find a link to make a new lens. Ask again if this doesn't work! WELCOME - you will love it here once you get the hang of it!!
  • Jan 30, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Absolutely wonderful lens!!!!
  • jmorgan17 Jan 30, 2010 @ 8:45 am | delete
    Wonderful information and looking forward to diving into a worthy read as well as keeping up with your tweets. I think I'll write a review on my blog as well. Good stuff.
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Jan 28, 2010 @ 2:19 am | delete
    I can't believe I haven't seen this before. I've only looked at the first page so far, but wanted to say:
    AWESOME JOB EVERYONE!
  • BigFish1 Jan 27, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Great. I wish I would have read this a few years ago- oh well, it is really good information on squidoo.

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  • Tipi Jan 27, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Big Fish, haven't seen you around in awhile, good to see you.
    This is very good. I have to agree that I only wish I had seen it back in mid-2008.
    Susie
  • QuiltFinger Jan 24, 2010 @ 7:35 am | delete
    Fantastic! I'm going to download it when I have more time. Can't wait to see what I learn.
  • aj2008 Jan 17, 2010 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Oh Wow! I have not checked out these comments for awhile as I have been involved in something "off Squidoo" so it is great to drop in here and see all these lovely comments. Thank you everyone who has taken time to leave a message here - we are thrillled to be helping so many people.
  • Hairdresser007 Jan 16, 2010 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    Thank you!!!!
  • aidymitch Jan 15, 2010 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    Great lens, lots of great info in the pdf, Thanks!!!!
  • Sylvestermouse Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Totally Awesome! A Big Thank You to all of the lensmasters who worked on this wonderful guidebook! Angel Blessed and I am definitely adding this "much needed" lens to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens!
  • AlanHocking Jan 15, 2010 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Been Looking for something like this guide since I started squidooing
  • whitemoss Jan 15, 2010 @ 4:16 am | delete
    Working my way through this guide- thanks for all the help.
  • Tom Jan 14, 2010 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Very nice lens..
    Digital Book Reader
  • LaraMarlow Jan 14, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Thank you, this is such a big help!
  • lil_muchang Jan 14, 2010 @ 7:46 am | delete
    thank you for the great ebook! I wish i wish i could be a great lensmaster one day :)
  • ndasika Jan 14, 2010 @ 3:09 am | delete
    You have no idea what this ebook has done to me. It is great work. Thanks for sharing all the information with us.
  • loganadrian Jan 14, 2010 @ 12:06 am | delete
    Excellent lens. Thank so much for sharing this information. It is very useful for newbies.
  • Cajean Jan 13, 2010 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    I will be reading the Squidoo Step By Step asap, since I've been asked to spread out my three lenses into many more! I've been updating so long, I probably forgot how to start one from scratch. Thank you for putting so much helpful info into your guide. 5*, fanned, faved, & rolled! :-)
  • CCUWorld Jan 13, 2010 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    I've read the Squidoo Guide twice and am now working my way through it a 3rd time, while making changes as I go. The Guide has been a useful introduction to how Squidoo organizes itself and gets the newbie up to speed easily and with greater confidence. So a great big THANK YOU!
  • Jan 13, 2010 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    You are quite welcome. And your feedback is much appreciated.
  • debbralee Jan 13, 2010 @ 10:49 am | delete
    how do i get a job thru this website?
  • Joan4 Jan 12, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    wow! these wonderful comments are so nice to read! Thank you all!
  • JollyvilleChick Jan 12, 2010 @ 9:57 am | delete
    I downloaded the book two days after Christmas. It will now be known as the day my life as a lensmaster changed forever. It's amazing how much good info is packed into a small book with so many authors. I printed out the checklist and keep it by my desk. Thanks for all the hard work your group invested for the rest of us!
  • BevsPaper Jan 12, 2010 @ 8:31 am | delete
    Thank you Roving Reporter, we appreciate your accolades.
  • A_RovingReporter Jan 12, 2010 @ 7:05 am | delete
    A MUST READ for ALL Squidooers! If only I can give more than 5*.
  • sites-submit.com Jan 12, 2010 @ 2:58 am | delete
    Thank you.

    http://www.sites-submit.com
  • burnfatfaster Jan 11, 2010 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Well gosh, I really want the book and firefox tells me I don't need a new adobe plugin but, I get an error message from MS telling me the download can't finish and I should send an error report. Drat!
  • crosscreations Jan 11, 2010 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    This lens is SO well-done, a very comprehensive guide to being new at Squidoo. 5*s!
  • svk_hereiam Jan 10, 2010 @ 2:43 am | delete
    really really helpful lens for a newbie like me!!! thank you very much. 5 stars!!!
  • GrowWear Jan 10, 2010 @ 2:00 am | delete
    Thank you @lightrix and @svk_hereiam. We appreciate your kind words.
  • lightrix Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Thank you for providing this, I am new to squidoo so I will read this tonight and hopefully I can learn a bunch :)
  • heehaw Jan 9, 2010 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    just downloaded it, but im sure it will be usefull for everyone!
  • BevsPaper Jan 9, 2010 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    We sincerely hope that the Step by Step Guidebook helps you, heehaw. Thank you for your comment.
  • eclecticeducation Jan 9, 2010 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    It's wonderful all the work you guys are doing to help other lensmasters. Blessed by an Angel! :)
  • BevsPaper Jan 9, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Thank you very much and for your blessing too. We greatly appreciate it!
  • KNicholls Jan 9, 2010 @ 10:11 am | delete
    A great lens and a great tool. I love what you have put together. Angel Blessings and 5 stars.
  • BevsPaper Jan 9, 2010 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for the blessing, new Angel!
  • Kangaroo_Jase Jan 9, 2010 @ 12:44 am | delete
    A great resource for other lensfolk, Well done!
  • RedSportNiac Jan 7, 2010 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    Have checked it out and it's awesome! Hope it would help me boost my sports lens.
  • Beas Jan 7, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Really like the concept of renowned lensmasters grouping and creating this guide!
  • ronpass Jan 6, 2010 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Thanks for the Step by Step Book - I'll send it on to all my Squidoo marketing subscribers.
  • QueSea Jan 6, 2010 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    Thank you Tenfinity! You did a great job on the guide book and the lens too.
  • nyfamily5 Jan 6, 2010 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Great information in your book, thank you all for sharing.
  • nineth-writer Jan 6, 2010 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Good lens i must give you five stars
  • PotPieGirl Jan 5, 2010 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    Great guide y'all! I'm sharing it with my lists as we speak!

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

    Jennifer
    ~PotPieGirl
  • BevsPaper Jan 5, 2010 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    Thank you so very much, Jennifer! We really appreciate it!
  • eclecticeducation Jan 5, 2010 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    This is great guys! I'm going to add it to my Newbies Guide to Squidoo lens!
  • tal191 Jan 5, 2010 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Thank you!
  • spirituality Jan 5, 2010 @ 5:38 am | delete
    If you all won't bless this, than I will :)
  • inkserotica Jan 5, 2010 @ 5:59 am | delete
    Thank you so much! :)
  • GrowWear Jan 5, 2010 @ 9:51 am | delete
    Thank you, Katinka!
  • Joan4 Jan 5, 2010 @ 9:54 am | delete
    Thank you, Katinka! We treasure your blessing for sure!
  • sukkran Jan 3, 2010 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    an interesting lens with useful info. thanks for that
  • JuneMary Jan 2, 2010 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Excellent!
    Something to refer to time and again.
  • Rajays Jan 2, 2010 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Splendid idea .... fantastic book. Truly a great guide to create great lenses for both newbie and veteran lensmasters. Big thanks and kudos to all contributors. You guys Rock!
  • Michey Jan 1, 2010 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    I just want to tell you all that the apreciation is well taken and I want to wish my team at tenfinity and all our readers a Happy New Year with health, prosperity, and a lot of fun!
    Regards
    Michey
  • Joan4 Jan 1, 2010 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    Oh these comments are so appreciated ! We all hope you will join us at Professional Squids! See ya there!
  • GrowWear Jan 1, 2010 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Thank you @Ladydove62 and @24websurf! Happy new year!
  • Ladydove62 Jan 1, 2010 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    What a wonderful and generous Team you are! I just downloaded my copy and will spend time studying the contents in the next few days. Wishing you all a Wonderful New Year! Thank-you
  • 24websurf Dec 31, 2009 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Now that I can comment, I just wanted to thank you all for the hard work you put into this. The persistence paid off. You have given lensmasters a wonderful gift and I wanted to add my Blessing. You Rock!
  • pkmcr Dec 29, 2009 @ 8:56 am | delete
    It really is heartening to hear how well received this Squidoo Step by Step Guide is proving to be. Hopefully the resources within it are going to help even more people make really great lenses which add value to both the reader and to Squidoo
  • jasmineann Dec 29, 2009 @ 8:36 am | delete
    What a wonderful and generous idea! Thank you :)
  • aj2008 Dec 29, 2009 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Thanks for taking the time to comment & we hope you will join Professional Squids!
  • lasertek Dec 28, 2009 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Pretty helpful. I've been on Squidoo for a few months now but still I've learned a lot from this lens. Thanks for coming up with this step-by-step guide guys. Looking forward on the next helpful lens that you would publish.
  • aj2008 Dec 29, 2009 @ 8:48 am | delete
    You are very welcome. It's great to hear that the Guidebook has helped you - thank you!
  • Mickie_G Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Thanks for the free book!
  • GrowWear Dec 28, 2009 @ 9:51 am | delete
    You are quite welcome. Happy new year!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:34 am | delete
    I wish I had something like this two years ago!
    Great job guys.
  • GrowWear Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
    Thank you very much, Lizzy!
  • Tipi Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Good on all of the lensmasters that put this together.
    Blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • GrowWear Dec 26, 2009 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Thank you, Susie! In deepest appreciation.
  • clouda9 Dec 23, 2009 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Really marvelous guide and a totally generous contribution! I have forwarded onto a few, tucked a copy on my desktop and will be tweeting away ;)
  • spirituality Dec 23, 2009 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Great idea :)
  • mbgphoto Dec 23, 2009 @ 7:42 am | delete
    This looks great. Thanks!
  • Jewelsofawe Dec 21, 2009 @ 3:00 pm | delete
    Thanks guys! I will get my copy today. It sounds great!
  • Teddi14 Dec 21, 2009 @ 12:19 pm | delete
    I am going to check out this resource. Thanks!
  • SpellOutloud Dec 20, 2009 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    What a fantastic resource! I appreciate all the work you put into pulling this information together in one source--and thanks for sharing with us!
  • ArtByLinda Dec 20, 2009 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    What a wonderful guide you have put together for anyone interested in Squidooing, or going further with their lenses! Thank you for sharing this!
  • nukemdomis Dec 20, 2009 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    After seeing all these trusted Squidoo lensmasters that put this together, I'm going to just hit the print button on this 32 page learning tool without even looking at it first.

    It's got to be good. Eye-opening and game changing for some while being a light review for others. Either way, thanks in advance.
  • mukunda22 Dec 20, 2009 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Thank you for your vote of confidence!!

    We appreciate it!
  • davidstillwagon Dec 20, 2009 @ 10:09 am | delete
    Good lens and Merry Christmas!
  • sema Dec 19, 2009 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    Thank you for the great guide!I just downloded the ebook.
  • steelpaulo Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for this forum? or lense? what I want to know is can the poll question be about whether or not a visitor would like info on an online business, even though the lense is about music not business and can the poll direct them to leave their email in the guestbook to receive info
    or is there a widget for people to opt into with a direct question about business online that I can put on my lense that will not fall afoul of the squidoo anti spam policy?
  • aj2008 Dec 20, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
    AJ replying on behalf of Tenfinity: putting a question on a poll that has nothing to do with the content of the lens is Spam. People will visit a lens about music because they are interested in music. If they visit and feel you have just used music as a "hook" to build a mailing list about business, they will feel cheated.

    If you are trying to build a mailing list then it would be best to set up a lens that explains exactly what your line of business is and tell people you are doing exactly that. That way you will be completely open about what your are doing.

    If you download the ebook and then join Professional Squids, there are members of Tenfinity who will be able to show you the best approach to take.
  • nukemdomis Dec 20, 2009 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    @steelpaulo A mailing list works when the list builder targets certain people anyway.

    You're better off downloading a huge 10K email account list from somewhere versus building one from scratch. The results will be the same in the end, but one takes 30 seconds.
  • Wednesday_Elf Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Fantastic! You have just come up with EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I joined Squidoo in February, made one lens completely wrong (called it a lensography when it was really just About Me, misunderstood the URL and it doesn't even relate to my lens, plus had NO clue how to do HTML and, as far as promotion goes - have not really even gotten to that part!). I got excited when I began, then got very discouraged because I was spending hours and hours trying to find the answers to questions. My quest came to a screeching halt and I just spent my time on Squidoo reading and trying to learn all I could from well written and informative lenses! Finally, 6 months later I began again - having learned some things through reading many wonderful Squidoo Tips and How To lenses ... and a tiny bit more HTML... then joined RocketMoms and was given a place to receive some encouragement, which helped very much. Now I'm finally getting 'with it' and am all the way up to 10 published lenses, but STILL have so much to learn. Having a single reference all in one place is my dream answer. Thank you so much!
  • ElleDeeEsse Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    Thank you Tenfinity for a wonderful resource
  • bethd821 Dec 19, 2009 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for this step-by-step Squidoo guide. I'll use it for research for the article I'm writing for the AORN journal. You guys are the best!!!!
  • aj2008 Dec 20, 2009 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Oh wow Beth, that's great. Be sure to let us have the link when the article is published - and I assume you will be kind enough to link to the lens?
  • whitemoss Dec 19, 2009 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Thanks! I've downloaded it to read later- it looks great.
  • arncyn Dec 19, 2009 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I am downloading my copy as I type and am looking forward to learning more about how to Squidoo. (: Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge and expertise with the community (:
  • Terry D Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Wow, I'm impressed! This was shared on a blog that I follow and it makes me think that maybe I should look more seriously at working on Squidoo using this guidebook as a resource to help me. Thank you for writing it and for sharing it for free. Wishing the 10 of you great success in your endeavors.
  • Carol_Wingert Dec 19, 2009 @ 7:39 am | delete
    This is a fantastic idea! I am going to download mine now! Thanks so much!
  • mukunda22 Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:45 am | delete
    yea Carol!! Read it and tell us what you think!!
  • WordCustard Dec 19, 2009 @ 4:55 am | delete
    What a wonderful gift to the Squidoo community. I just got my copy and it looks like a very clear and comprehensive guide. Thank you to all the authors.
  • pkmcr Dec 19, 2009 @ 6:08 am | delete
    That's brilliant and I look forward to seeing even more wonderful lenses from you with the additional tips and ideas in the Squidoo Step By Step Guide!
  • Stazjia Dec 19, 2009 @ 4:44 am | delete
    Brilliant guide to Squidoo. Blessed by an Angel.
  • pkmcr Dec 19, 2009 @ 6:08 am | delete
    That is incredibly kind of you Carol and thank you on behlaf of all of us
  • nightbear Dec 19, 2009 @ 12:51 am | delete
    thank you so much. this is so generous. Thanks AJ for bringing it to my attention.
  • stargazer00 Dec 18, 2009 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    You guys did good! You should all be proud!
  • GrowWear Dec 18, 2009 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    Thank you all for your kind words, and especially for taking the time to review this guidebook. Indeed, hard work, thought, and care went into it. I am proud to be a part of Tenfinity. Very proud. :)
  • a_willow Dec 18, 2009 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    Just read it. You worked really very hard on collecting all the information and putting this together! Kudos! :) And blessings!

    Have to say, after going through it all, I fully understand why you gave a name for Ning community - Professional Squids. You treat Squidoo as you would treat full time job - lots of time spent on creating, promoting and organizing all activities.

    Wish you success with your new project! :)
  • Laniann Dec 18, 2009 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    I just finished reading your latest Squidoo Step by Step Guide. I found it very well written and full of sound advise with very helpful tools and tips. It's a must read for everyone making Squidoo lenses. 5*
  • CCGAL Dec 18, 2009 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    Good Job! 5* and a fave from me. Plus I'll keep tweeting it. Thanks so much!
  • Ramkitten Dec 18, 2009 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    Gee, you guys and ladies have been busy! This is really great.
  • mysticmama Dec 18, 2009 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Wonderful & Blessed!
  • mukunda22 Dec 19, 2009 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Thank you so much for the blessing! We are so happy to have our "baby" out in the world for you and you and you!!!
  • Susan52 Dec 18, 2009 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    Awesome! What a great 10-some!
  • BrandyT Dec 18, 2009 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Love this! I'm sending it to friends and family that I refer.
  • drifter0658 Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Everyone should grab a copy of this one of a kind (collector's edition) eBook. It is the most useful Squidoo guide this side of anywhere!
  • mukunda22 Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Glad to see everyone's smiling faces here on this wonderful lens! Question: I wrote a blog post--why is it not showing up?
  • Dec 18, 2009 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    AJ replying on behalf of Tenfinity: Kate the reason why your Blog is not showing is because the max number of blogs is four and I guess trhere's more than four blogs out there and yes, it is lovely to see so many visitors already. Thank you all for your lovely comments and your support.
  • mukunda22 Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Thanks AJ!! No worries!
  • _Joan_ Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Am I first? Thanks for doing this!!!!
  • pkmcr Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Awesome Joan and you are going to find this Squidoo Step by Step Guide so helpful I am sure in creating even more amazing lenses!
  • Pukeko Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Wow! Well done team. Blessed by an angel!
  • mukunda22 Dec 18, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    thanks so much for the blessing!!
  • KathyMcGraw Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Ok, I messed up somehow with my email add for new Group, and now it says email is already taken? Yep, I am going to be needing your help LOL :)
  • BevsPaper Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Kathy, you should be able to use the same ID as for RocketMoms because it is a Ning. Hope this helps.
  • OhMe Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    This is going to be super for newbies and old timers. Thanks for all your hard work.
  • Greekgeek Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Wow. This looks like a great resource, gang! What a wonderful idea. I have lensrolled it to ALL my how-to-Squidoo lenses!
  • inkserotica Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Hope you all enjoy it and find it useful! :)
  • KathyMcGraw Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I have been watching Mimi's Twitter stream for an hour as she counted down the launch....I even asked Mimi if the "gift" was going to be personal round the clock tutuoring for my lenses....and AJ tweeted back "possibly" :)

    Well, wow.....here I am, and it is what I want.....more the new group as I have so many questions :) Thank you all....all 10 of you for making this wonderful gift for all of us!
  • Joan4 Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    and yes, indeed, Joan, you were first one here!! Yipppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeee! and thank you!
  • Laniann Dec 18, 2009 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    Congratulations, Joan!
  • BevsPaper Dec 18, 2009 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    You are very welcome, Joan! Enjoy!

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