The Big List of Squidoo Tools and Resources

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My Favorite Squidoo Tools, Utilities and Resources

When I first started working on my lenses I found there was so much information available and so many different tools that I could use to help me. So to make it easier I started to keep a list of Squidoo tools in my favorites on my computer.

Then I thought, why not put it all into a Squidoo lens and share the information with anyone who would like to use the same tools and resources.

So here is a list of my favorite Squidoo tools, utilities, resources and anything else that will help me and you with our Squidoo lenses.

It includes directories you can submit your lens to, RSS feeds, social networking sites and even sites where you can learn how to become successful with Squidoo.

So I do hope you find it useful having all the information in one place. I have also put together a step by step training course to get you started if you are new to Squidoo. Just click on the link below to sign up - it's free!

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Best Squidoo Tools 

Some of the best Squidoo tools and utilities.


  • Lens Health Check - This really handy tool analyzes your lens to see what can be improved.
  • UPDATE: I just noticed that Squidoo now includes its own health check. You''ll see it on your dashboard under the options for each of your lenses.

  • Backlink Checker - Allows you to check how many sites are linking to your lens.

  • Squidaholic - Lets you check out your lens stats plus keep an eye on the competition.

Squidoo Directories 

Directories you can add your Squidoo lens to.


  • Lensroll - One of the bigger directories to submit your lens to.

  • Isle of Squid - A directory of the best Squidoo lenses.

  • Squoogle - Link directory of good quality Squidoo lenses.

  • Lens Master World - A directory for Squidoo lensmasters.

  • Squidom - Submit and vote for your favorite Squidoo lens.

Community Sites 

Add your lens to each of these community sites to increase traffic.


  • Bumpzee - more for affiliate marketing, making money online or work from home lenses.

  • My Blog Log - A blogging community.

  • Blogher

Social Networking & Bookmarking Sites You Can Add Your Lens To 

There are hundreds of them but we'll be adding more on a regular basis...

For the full list of Social Networking and Bookmarking sites simply CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE OUR FREE STEP BY STEP SQUIDOO ECOURSE - the entire list is included.


  • Tagfoot - This one is new and you can only join if you are invited. It's well worth joining. If you want an invite leave a comment in my guestbook and I will send one through to you.

  • Stumbleupon - this site as the potential to get you lots of traffic really quickly. Then it kind of slows down but worth submitting to if you want to boost your lens rank really quick.

  • Digg - Make sure your lens is at it's absolute best before submitting to Digg.

  • Del.icio.us - this is one of the best bookmarking sites to submit your lens to.

  • Mixx - This one I only found recently but looks pretty good.

  • BlinkList - I like Blinklist. It is easy to use and there are lots of features.

  • Reddit - A social news bookmarking site.

  • Slashdot - Is a technology related bookmarking site.

  • Spurl - Another bookmarking site but not hugely popular.

  • Mister Wong - Another social bookmarking site worth submitting your lens to.

  • Newsvine - A site that allows you to add news and write your own blog.

  • Ka-boom It

  • Jumptags

  • Twitter- This one was a little challenging to work out at first. Basically you need lots of friends to make it successful.

  • Fark - Is a social networking site and news aggregator.

  • Blogmarks

  • Furl

  • Sphinn

  • Propeller - Unfortunately Propeller considers Squidoo to be spam so don't bother submitting to them.

  • Tagza - This website has been taken down for an upgrade

  • BibSonomy

  • Diigo

  • Connotea - This site has been designed to assist clinicians and scientists so this is not a network that most of us will subscribe to.


Ping Your Lens 

After you have updated your lens you should ping it to let these services know that your lens has been updated.

Squidoo Blogs 

Some of the best blogs about Squidoo.


  • Squidoo Giants Blog - If you have 50 or more lenses and meet a few other requirements then you can become a Giant Squid. Read all about it on this blog.

  • Squid Blog - This is the official Squidoo blog. Be kept up-to-date with what is happening on Squidoo.

  • PotPieGirl.com - Lots of great information here from a Squidoo 100 Club Giant.

  • SquidTop - A blog for lensmasters. Create your own blog.

Squidoo Forums 


  • SquidU Forum - Chat with fellow Squidooers about your lens.

  • Work at Home Forum - A forum to discuss working from home but also has a separate section that discusses only Squidoo.

Tools to Make Your Lens Look Good 

Images for Your Lens 

Need images for your lens?


  • iStockPhoto - This is one of the best. High quality photos and images from only $1.

  • Squidoo Logos - If you want to add a Squidoo logo or pic to your lens, website or blog then this is the place to go.

Buy & Sell Squidoo Lenses 


  • Sell My Lens - Want to buy or sell a lens? This is the place to go to.

RSS Feed Tools 

Squidoo Training 

Need some help getting your lens to the top. These sites provide tutorials and Squidoo tips, hints and secrets.


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Tips for Optimizing Your Squidoo Lens - ADD YOUR OWN TIPS 

Update your Squidoo lens regularly

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Ping your lens with each update

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Add your lens to Squoogle.com

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Add your site to Squidom.com

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cflick wrote...

Wow you have tons of great stuff in here! Thanks for all the usable information it is much appreciated. 5 stars, lensrolled and faved. :-)

ReplyPosted October 31, 2008

vbright105 wrote...

Great synopsis of what Squidoo has to offer to help get the most of lenses! 5*

ReplyPosted September 13, 2008

Marinadxb wrote...

Brilliant... just realised how many mistakes I was making!!! Thanks for the fab advice!

ReplyPosted September 13, 2008

JustAskLeah wrote...

I absolutely LOVE these types of lists...thanks so much! 5 stars & favorited :)

ReplyPosted September 09, 2008

Joan4 wrote...

Super list ! this is one to bookmark for referral!

ReplyPosted September 06, 2008

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