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How to help Squidoo succeed?

Recently, I have come to the conclusion that Squidoo is at a critical point in its development. As lensmasters, we can help in more ways than one. It is well known that the Squidoo staff, though brilliant, are swamped with work. This is the price you pay for popularity. They could use some help. Squidoo, being a "co-op" can really use our talents and skills to smooth over the bumps and pave a path to success.

Top ideas...

  1. Create lens with great CONTENT. (our asset is our creative minds)
  2. Flag bad lens or inappropriate lens when you encounter them. (self policing)
  3. Rate honestly any lens you visit. (peer review)
  4. Offer constructive criticism when needed and offer encouragement to new lensmasters (use guestbook to provide feedback)
  5. Visit SquidU once in a while to help other lensmasters or to learn new techniques (no need to re-invent the wheel...)
  6. Send suggestions to Squidoo or report bugs when encountered. (be patient, they are a small and hard working staff)
  7. Tell your friends and colleagues about the advantages of Squidoo (spread the word!) Invite them to join in.
  8. Consider creating a "How to..." lens when you learn about something new and novel. (spread your wings)
  9. Add links to your lens from your blog. This will improve your ranking in google searchs. Amazing best kept secret. See link below.
  10. Join the lensmasters directory and share your story. We are a co-op and each of us have a great story to tell.
  11. Consider writing a Squidbook on your unique experience. I've already started one.
    How I became a Squidoo Addict?

Some related links...

Squidoo rising...
The rising popularity of Squidoo.
lensmasters directory
Come join us.
lens design guidlines
My ideas on lens design.
My google page ranking
Amazing results of some of my lens.

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  • jjj1 Nov 12, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I LOVE Squidoo. I came to it first of all as a SEO tool but have stayed because I genuinely enjoy reading all the different lenses and I like the way Squidoo does so much good for charity. I'll bear your tips in mind.
  • KCStargazer Jul 28, 2007 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Thanks, Jack! To help build better Lenses and raise the bar for Squidoo Lenses and Groups I've created a place to gather and present tools, tips and techniques- Pimp My Lens: Great Lensmastering Tips and Tricks Group. We welcome you!
  • Darby Jun 4, 2007 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Yes, Jack we are a co-op. Our collective success depends on getting non-squidoo people to read our lenses. My suggestion is at http://www.squidoo.com/lens-funnel-flipper/
    It takes your 11 steps a little further.
  • Waterwalker_Publishing Apr 4, 2007 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Great lens Jack. Blessings :-)
  • JimB Mar 7, 2007 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    Thanks, Jack, for the reminder that the success of Squidoo needs to be a team effort - and for some great suggestions. One idea closely related to your tip #9 is to include links to lenses into posts on personal pages, such as those on My Space.
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