Squidoo Fan Clubs
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Everyone Needs A Fan
Well, okay, I guess there are stinkers out there who don't deserve any fans -- naming no names of course -- but let's not talk about them, shall we? This is a happy lens.
Smiles up!
So, to me, having a fan is like getting a pat on the back with a "Hey, you're a good egg" or "Wow, I really like what you did!" thrown in. We all need some positive reinforcement.
And here on Squidoo we get it, often from people we don't even know. Isn't it fun to click on our own profiles and find, lo and behold, we have more fans today than we did yesterday? (C'mon, you know you look.) It's a good feeling, isn't it. Matter of fact, if I happen to be a little blue, looking at that column of fun, colorful avatars under "My Fans" always lifts my spirits.
Lately, I've been reading a lot of discussion in the Lensmaster Lounge about Squidoo fan clubs. Why do we join another lensmaster's fan club? What about Squidoo newbies, some without even a single published lens, who already have five, ten, even a hundred or more fans? The responses have been as interesting as they have been varied. Meaning, very!
Well, this got me to ponderin', wonderin' about Squidoo fans, and, tah-dah! This lens emerged.
So I hope you'll join me in turning the spotlight on the audience for a bit and share your answers to some questions, duels and polls about Squidoo fan clubs. And then there's a fan club game I want to play. Let's see how far it goes!
Squidoo Fan Clubs: A Poll
Squidoo Fan Clubs: Why Do You Join?
There are no right or wrong answers! And you can definitely have more than one reason. So add as many as you'd like, and if you see one or more you agree with, vote 'em on up.
"I join a lensmaster's fan club, because...."
I am interested in the topic(s)
and would like a chance to visit again.16 points
I like to give newbies a boost
If their first few lenses have great potential, le more...6 points
I like to see how lensmasters grow...
And what next lens will be about...3 points
A backlink is a backlink
Regardless of the whole "pat on the back" more...1 point
http://www.squidoo.com/no-money-down-car-loans
Most dealerships and lender require 10-20% as a do more...1 point
I join all fan clubs I come across, unless they are "stinkers" as you say -:)
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Reciprocal Fanning
Do you or don't you and why?
If someone joins your fan club, do you always join theirs?
Yes....
skiesgreen says:
yes, and it's a shame that this part of Squidoo was phased out,
SaintFrantic says:
Yes but really depends on the person sometime I don't.
karmicchristian says:
Maybe redundant now, but I would most certainly reciprocate that honor!
darciefrench says:
Unless there's a good reason I wouldn't want to be their fan, joining fan club's is a way to increase traffic to lenses.
daria369 says:
I think everyone deserves to have fans
agalova says:
While I have always done so, I do it on a case by case basis. I only am a fan of people who have quality lenses, but so far that includes all of my fans!
ZazzleEnchante says:
Yep it always turns out that way!
The way it happens is, I notice someone has joined my fanclub, and it usually is someone I've interacted with before - either they commented on my lens or SquidLiked it or I might have come across their views 'n posts on the forum - I visit their lensography and that always ends up in me joining their fanclub as there is always sth. unique and interesting in what each lensmaster tries to communicate thru their lenses, which makes me want to be in touch with their future work!
Joining fanclub is a way for me to let the lensmaster know I love their work!
SacredCynWear says:
I always consider it, I look at the content, and decide from there, usually I will join, because so there are so many great lensmasters here, and I love to learn from others..
No...
dogfedcat says:
If I like what they have to say I would join them. Sometimes people hug me and I don't hug them back, it's not a world of perpetual reciprocation.
faithfuljim says:
Not unless I liked their stuff. Actully I didn't know there was such a thing as fan clubs. How does one join one?
totally_radically_awesome says:
No I do not always join theirs, I would have to like them or at least like their lens. I am more a fan of someone's lens then I am of the person unless I know of them, say I might like their writing style or something like that. It might not be them.
SquidooEconomy says:
No I do not think it works that way....most people are joining fan clubs just for promotion they do not care about the lensmaster or his/her lenses
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Not always, I have to connect to someone's lens, but it is very rare that this doesn't happen
MisterJeremy says:
No. It's too hard to keep track of. And it seems like, similar to twitter, some lensmasters are just fanning people to get fans back.
AdamZachary says:
why should i
jenms says:
No - I look and see if I like their lenses first. In the beginning I didn't pay much attention to fans or notice if someone fanned me. Now I pay attention and usually will check out their profile and lenses.
Another Squidoo Lensmaster Fan Club Poll
Getting to Know Your Squidoo Fans
Pressin' the flesh (That means shakin' hands, ya'll! This is a family-friendly club.)
So, are you curious about your fans? Do you wonder who they are and what they do?
Maybe you're someone who clicks on each and every avatar in your fan club and visits all those profiles. And maybe you go even further and look at their lenses too. Or perhaps you just like that sea of Squids peering at you from your profile, but you don't have time to check out each specimen ... because you're just too busy making new lenses!
And, yes, those fan clubs get awfully, wonderfully big, so going through each person's goodies would be a full-time job.
Hey, it's all good. We just wanna know...
We love you, Squidoo fans!
Okay, It's Time For Squidoo Fan Club Roulette
I promise, it can be a short game (but that kind of depends on you).
So, have you ever hovered over your fan club, closed your eyes and grabbed one? That is ... have you ever randomly clicked to see who in the sea you'll see?I have. And I do that a lot. After all, I never play favorites with my fans. I love them all! Oh, dahlings!
And that's the basic idea of Squidoo Roulette: just pick one, any one, and go for a spin.
So, here's what ya need to do...
1.First, open a new browser window, because you'll need to look at stuff over there, then answer here. Opening a new window isn't a rule, because we're all free Squids of course, but it sure will make this easier, I promise.
Okay, you have your new window open? Good, good. Now, follow along with me....
2.Open this same lens in that window. Just copy-n-paste the URL ... very simple, very easy.
You there? Verrrrrry good.
3.Now, in the other browser window, go to the profile of any Squid featured in the plexo below these instructions. (I'll wait if you wanna scroll down and look ... *tapping fin*) Personally, I'd pick the last lensmaster listed, but no matter; this'll work however you choose to choose.
Got it? Are you looking at the perty mugshot of the latest star? Feel free to pause there for a bit and check out that Squid too. But you're not done yet, so come back for further instructions when you've finished perusing.
*tap*tap*tap*.... You done? Alrighty then, let's move on.
4.Now hover your arrow over their fan club (which you are welcome to join if you so desire before moving on). Wiggle it around and up-n-down a bit (cuz some clubs are reeeeally big), then close your eyes or squint-n-blur, and ... CLICK!
Yay! You've just made another new friend! Or maybe you're visiting an old buddy.
5.Either way, I now want you to enter this Squid's profile link in the list below. Just copy it from the address bar and paste it down there. (Psst! The link should start with "http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/________ " <--name of squid.)
Where it asks for the "link title," type in this sea creature's Squidoo name. For the description, copy and paste the rest of the blurb next to their avatar--the part that starts with, "...aka Felonius Schwartz, has been a member since February 31st, 1827."
*It's okay if you see this Squid already on the list. It'll probably happen sooner or later, but just go ahead and vote them up one or even add them again. It's the luck o' the draw, folks.
Okay, I'll get us going by randomly clicking on a fan from me very own club and going through the steps below. Ready?
Let's hear a round of applause for our Squidoo fans!
I'd like to introduce....
CraigMiller
I have many interests and I like to write and shar more...1 point
healthygirl09
aka Health girl, has been a member since September more...1 point
andreaberrios
aka Andrea Berrios, has been a member since Februa more...1 point
rgasperson's Lensmaster Page
I write mostly about Gardening, Collecting and Wri more...1 point
motorpurrr
aka Rochelle Skinner, has been a member since Febr more...0 points
kingkurt2001
ka Kurt Evans, has been a member since January 11 more...0 points
Robin_Forlonge_Patterson
Robin_Forlonge_Patterson has been a member since M more...0 points
mistyblue75605
0 points
Ashly_Rain's Lensmaster Page
0 points
TheWhistler's Lensmaster Page
0 points
susan300's Lensmaster Page
0 points
Have you ever seen this Squidoo lensmaster before?
Okay, now for your homework....
Now, Look Over This Squid's Lenses
What I want you to do is pick your favorite, most scrumdili-icious lens on the list, however you see fit to judge. And if, by chance, they haven't published any yet, wellllll, you just have a little less homework, I guess, you unlucky Squid, you.
Okidoke, copy and paste the URL of your uber-favoritist lens here below, perty please.
Did you remember to rate it, maybe add a comment, favorite it? No pressure, though; it's always optional.
And feel free to vote for these lenses, ya'll. You can vote for the one you just added and/or any others you like.
Cat brooches for bling! Cheap gifts that add beauty
One thing I collect is cat pins. Mostly the old co more...2 points
Funny Comics
GET STARTED!!! :D1 point
My Journey through Smoking
I am working mother of a 3 year old child and a wi more...1 point
Optical illusions the Visual Photo Phenomena
An optical illusion also called a visual illusion more...1 point
Listening To Your Intuition Can Change Your Life Forever
When going with your intuition, you are going with more...0 points
PTC: A Total Scam
Bux.to, Isabelmarco, Titancash gang, NorthOwl scam more...0 points
Limited Liability Company (corporations)
Heavy into Real Estate Ownership0 points
Pancreas divisum
Pancreas Divisum is a uncommon congenital anomaly more...0 points
Uppercase Living: More than just decor
Uppercase Living offers fun and creative ways to d more...0 points
Beautiful Autumn
Do you love Autumn? I do :)I love to make Autumn d more...0 points
Wonderful Bubble Lights
As a kid, in the 1940s, we had a couple of strings more...0 points
Familypedia may link me to ancient Languedoc
Do I have French blue blood? Fifty years ago my mo more...0 points
Adam Lambert
What a great guy!! And a wonderful voice! Adam is more...0 points
Artisan Jewelry Community On Squidoo
Lens Intro Image Credit: From the lens Squid Art T more...0 points
Lots of Polls
I've had so fun much talking other Lensmaster's gr more...0 points
50 Quiz Questions on USA State Flags
Every US state has its own flag. Would you recogni more...0 points
Tell us what you liked best about the lens you chose.
Was it the personal story that gotcha? Did it make you laugh or cry (in a good way, of course)? Tell us why you picked this one ... even if it's because it was the only one. Hey, we all had to start with numero uno.
You can be general or specific here, long-winded (up to 500 characters anyway) or short. But, see, this is where we find out if ya really looked at the lens or just read the Squid notes. Busted!
About a subject I'm interested in
I scanned the list of lens titles and looked at on more...4 points
Personal example
I love kingkurt's example of how he gets to his in more...3 points
Honest, vivid writing
healthygirl09 has a very appealing, informal writi more...2 points
Loved the pictures
Great photos of all sorts of kitty pins, reminding more...1 point
Like a collage - a bit of everything
This lens had lots of different things - like an A more...0 points
I'm an Adam Lambert fan
and this is an Adam Lambert lens with nice pix and more...0 points
And before you leave your new (or good ol') friend's place....
Join the crowd!
Squidoo Fan Club Poll: Have you ever quit someone's Squidoo fan club?
Other Lenses About Squidoo Fan Clubs
Yay, you finished the game!
See, it wasn't that hard. And this means you win.
Actually, everyone wins at Squidoo Roulette. Not only have you either discovered a Squid and/or a lens you'd never seen before or re-visited a good ol' friend, but you've also spread the love and shared the treasure you uncovered.
And, on top of that, be your own biggest fan, too, and pick a lovely lens of your own to add to your comment below.
Thanks for being such good sports, and have a wonnnnnderful day!
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SaintFrantic
Oct 7, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
- I see there was fan clubs before that's definitely good way of to find good lenses
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Evelyn_Saenz
Aug 15, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete
- I miss the fan clubs. That was one way I discovered new lenses.
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karmicchristian
Jun 19, 2011 @ 7:55 am | delete
- Miss the fan clubs certainly. :(
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dogface
May 29, 2011 @ 5:35 am | delete
- Weird... I don't know how to join fan clubs these days. :P
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susan300
Apr 30, 2011 @ 4:29 am | delete
- Cool lens. I'm just learning about fanning, and this helped me. :)
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JeremiahStanghini Feb 24, 2011 @ 4:01 am | delete
- I never realized the value of a Fan Club. I didn't really know how to use it or what it was for...
With Love and Gratitude,
Jeremiah
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darciefrench
Feb 16, 2011 @ 4:01 pm | delete
- Fun lens - lensrolling to How to Build Your Fan Club- this is a great way -:)
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Psycho-Gamer
Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- Thank you for solving a problem I had......about fan clubs widgets
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SereneSea Feb 4, 2011 @ 7:49 pm | delete
- Enjoyed your lens and I am already your fan.
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SquidooEconomy
Dec 16, 2010 @ 1:36 am | delete
- nice really nice ...i actually enjoyed my visit here
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