Step by step lensbuilding for a first time user

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Step by step to build a page on Squidoo

Some people prefer an illustrated guide of exactly what to do next. Some people would rather hack around and figure it out. This is a lens for people who want the steps... It will be updated regularly so you can see how Squidoo works.

The Intro module 

The Intro module

It was the first one you read on this page!

The intro module is added automatically to every lens on Squidoo. When you start editing a lens, it's the first one you see.

The intro module has three tabs across the top. The only one you must deal with is the first, but as we'll see, the other two are useful as well.

Type some text into the text box. Be vivid and direct and clear and tell us why to read what you're going to write.

Then, hit the Browse button and find a picture on your hard drive that you want to use on your intro. If you don't know how to do this, ask a friend about how to use the file system on your computer. I'm going to assume you know how to find files.

Then, hit UPLOAD PHOTO and SAVE.

Don't forget to turn on the table of contents! 

The discovery tool lets you send people to other great lenses 

The Polaroid module is dead simple. 

Amazon voting is powerful and profitable 

The Amazon voting (plexo) module

easy, fast, profitable and fun

Take a look at the module just below this paragraph. It's our module for selling related stuff AND letting your readers vote on it.

You pick a variety of items (or let Amazon help you). You can paste in the URL of each item, or use Let Amazon Pick choice.

A bunch of titles with covers will be shown (and yes, you can do DVDs or tools or anything else Amazon sells).

Here's the best part: visitors to your lens can vote on their favorites (like digg) and they can even add their own suggestions.

Pick your favorite Beatles record

The ranking is up to you.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Is there really any other choice?4 points

The Beatles (The White Album)

The Beatles (The White Album)

Better known as the "White Album," this more...4 points

Rubber Soul

Rubber Soul

No Description AvailableNo Track Information Available more...2 points

Abbey Road

Abbey Road

The Beatles' last days as a band were as productive more...1 point

The Beatles 1

The Beatles 1

Proving yet again their willingness to dice 'n' sl more...1 point

The Beatles: 1967-1970

The Beatles: 1967-1970

Even as the Beatles began heading toward an inevitable more...1 point

The Mozart Effect: Music for Babies, Vol. 2: Nighty Night

The Mozart Effect: Music for Babies, Vol. 2: Nighty Night

The Mozart Effect Music For Babies: Nighty Night C more...1 point

Let It Be

Let It Be

Sloppy in conception, and even sometimes in the playing, more...0 points

The Duel!

Another favorite

It's really quite simple. (There's one below). You pick an argument, you create both sides, you post it.

You can curate the comments, approving each as it appears, so that way the quality stays high.

What do you think of the Baby Ruth?

This is your chance to speak up...

Is this the best candy bar ever?

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The Baby Ruth is better than warm tub full of Jello

athena2011 says:

It's definitely one of my favorites. However, I have been having a hard time finding it in the stores. Hope it's not going away.

davespeed says:

The Baby Ruth is better than a warm tub full of Jello...but just barely.

hellored says:

I used to love Oh Henry!

ArtisticWindows says:

York

herbanjean says:

Yummy!

Meh... I'd rather have a Hershey's Kiss!

Mommajean says:

It's good, but the walnut crush was better.

says:

It's ok but I like the more rich darker chocolate and also peanut butter flavors like Recesse. I am not sure if this is spelled right.

gwenbcog says:

Actually a peanut butter cup.

HerbalHermit says:

Though it didnt last long I think the reggie jackson bar was WAY better. Wish I could find one right about now.

says:

Ever is a long time, sir ...

 
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