Learn the Squidoo Basics
Take advantage of all the super teaching lenses on Squidoo. There is a lens to teach you almost anything you need to know!
Picture yourself one year from now - A Giant Squid! Submit 50 qualified lenses to apply!
Warning: Squidoo is an addiction! Have fun, but be aware you will soon be awake all hours of the night creating lenses and entertaining new ideas!
This lens has taken full advantage of the Squid Art created by lensmaster tagsforkids. You can begin to browse all of the super artwork at
Squid Art. and that's just the first one!
Squidoo logo is a trademark of Squidoo LLC. Graphics, Squidart and Squidoodles © 2009 by tagsforkids (Steve Thompson) . Some rights reserved. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 License. Lensmaster tagsforkids is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by Squidoo LLC. Thank you, tagsforkids!
Squidoo Tip # 1 - Join SquidU
Our Squidoo Forum
As soon as you join Squidoo, go to SquidU. SquidU is our forum and a learning center. You will learn so much about lensmaking and meet the Squidoo community. Spend some time reading there, create your profile, and introduce yourself. Make a habit of visiting SquidU every day. You will be so glad you developed this habit early. Squidoo Tip # 2 - Your Squidoo Profile
Complete Your Bio
Go to your dashboard and click on the tab marked Profile. This is where you will tell us about yourself. Lenses without a bio are often passed over for visits, comments, and angel blessings.Tell us about yourself in more than one sentence, please. What are your interests? How did you find Squidoo?
And do fill out all your contact information, too. Many of us are very active on Twitter and/or Facebook. We want to be able to find you there, too!
As you create lenses - it's a good idea to change your bio on each lens you create. Say a little something about your subject.
Learn More about Your Profile
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Turn on your "Contact Me" Button
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Squidoo offers many options for gathering feedback from readers and lensmasters, and email through the "contact me" button is one of them. Find out how to make it appear on your lens.
Squidoo Tip # 3 - Your photograph
Introduce yourself!
While you are in the profile tab, upload a picture of yourself. Your picture and bio will appear on all of your lenses. This becomes your default bio, so you want to be sure to have a happy picture of yourself in this spot. Some lensmasters very skillfully use an icon instead of a picture. If you do that, be sure it is original and eye-catching. You want something that will be immediately recognized by your readers. Squidoo Tip # 4 - Original Content
Make it Uniquely Yours
Squidoo is about expressing yourself. Please do not fill your text modules, and especially the intro module, with information you have cut and pasted. Anybody can do that! Make your lenses unique. Write original text.Be helpful - teach us what you know!
Squidoo Tip # 5 - Add a Guest Book
Lensmasters love to comment!
Add a guest book. As a new Squidoo lensmaster, you will discover that visits and comments on your lenses are your support and encouragement. Give folks the opportunity to communicate with you and tell you how much they like your lens.
Most importantly, change that Guest Book module default title. It is much more pleasant to welcome your readers, or ask them a question about your subject, than to see that stark "Guest Book" title.
Squidoo Tip # 6 - Replace Default Module Titles
Default Module Titles - Change them!
Before you publish your lens, check all your module titles. Be sure you have changed them all to original titles. You want your titles to be interesting and to invite your reader to continue reading your lens.Note: Remember -- if you forget to change a module title, and you notice it later, you can always edit your lens and change that module title.
One of the nicest things about Squidoo is our ability to make changes and continue to improve our lenses, even months after they are published.
Squidoo Tip # 7 - Use a Variety of Modules
Dare something different.
Browse all the modules available. Take the module tour.
Lensmaster FunGifts4All has created a series of lenses describing each module. Do take the time to visit those lenses. You mind will be spinning with super creative ideas!
Modules A-Z
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"A" Modules
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When I originally started this lens, I was going to list all modules and how they can be used. But, after taking a closer look at how many are out there, (over 150) I realized that it would not be a good idea to put all modules in a single lens. Besi...
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O and P Modules
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The O and P modules have a lot to offer. Here is where you'll find the Orbitz module, the Photo Gallery, the Polaroid module, the Pandora module, and so much more. See how these will look before you add them to your lens. Learn how easy it is to use...
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E & F Modules
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The E and F modules have a lot to offer. The eBay Module let's you add eBay products to your lens and earn money when readers purchase items when they click on the products from your lens. The ESPN Module let's you display ESPN News on lots of sports...
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D Modules
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A lof of fun modules that begin with the letter D. You get community type lenses such as Digg and Dipity. Some fun modules like Duel and Did You Know. Also a module that helps you raise money for your favorite charity. So check them out and spice up...
Squidoo Tip # 8 - Learn from the experts
Read, read and read some more
Squidoo lensmasters are a very generous bunch! There are lenses about how to do almost everything on Squidoo. Get yourself a Squidoo education by reading all of these super lenses! You will be glad you did!I am sharing a few of my most favorites right here. And after you visit these, visit the top 100 in the Squidoo Tips category!
Expert Lenses - Squidoo Lens Lessons
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Squid Etiquette
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Squid Etiquette is all about what to do and what NOT to do on Squidoo! It is a very different How To Squidoo than you have probably seen before. In our enthusiasm to not only publish our first few Squidoo lenses but also get traffic, we may forget...
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How To Create A Quality Lens
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The word "quality" has come up a lot lately on Squidoo, particularly when it comes to the Giant Squid Program. In order to be accepted you need 50 quality lenses, but what constitutes a "quality" lens? Here's what I think defines quality and how you...
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SquidDon't!
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It's simple: given our pedigree, our point of view and our dyed-in-the-wool, we-will-never-change-our-mind conviction on this issue, spam is not okay at Squidoo. This page outlines our thinking on the issue. It supplements our terms of service. Don'...
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NEWSFLASH! A Squidoo Policy Update
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June 2009 When Seth, Corey, Gil and I started creating Squidoo in 2005, we had a vision of openness, creativity, authenticity and generosity that has guided the Squidoo publishing platform, our company and our community to much success. A few years...
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Learning To Squidoo
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*$#%Sh#*ucks-bleepity-bleep, Grrr :-(( Yeah... that's right...Does this not look like I am pulling my hair out??? An enthusiastic Squidoo start had ground to a tormenting, time consuming, frustrating halt! Wait a minute? Squid what? Squidoo???... It...
Squidoo Tip # 9 - Visit, meet and greet
Squidoo is a community of super lensmasters. Visit at least 5 lenses a day. Start with the top 100 and get to know your fellow lensmasters. As you visit and get more involved in the community, you will soon find yourself surrounded by friends. Internet friends, particularly Squidoo friends, add joy and fun to your day.
Remember to participate in plexos and duels and anything that allows you to comment. Let us learn more about you, too!
Note: It is considered poor etiquette to leave an unrelated link in the comment section. I personally remove those comments on my lenses. Remember, if someone wants to know more about you, all they have to do is click on your photo to see all of your lenses. There is no need to spam other lenses with your links.
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Fresh Squid FAQ
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Are you a newcomer to Squidoo? Just signed in and can't find your way around just yet? Well, let me tell you: Welcome! You'll find Squidoo as experience addictive, thrilling and fulfilling! Fresh Squid Headquarters is here to help you in your first...
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I Love Squidoo
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I just discovered Squidoo on Christmas Day itself when I was Home Alone :( . Was feeling bored and found from the forums how much they hyped about Squidoo. I was thinking, it was just another social bookmarking or networking system. Whats the buzz fo...
Squidoo Tip # 10 - Have fun!
Squidoo is Fun!
Tons of fun is available on Squidoo and it's all free to read! Participate in some of the new photo caption lenses! Some of those are hilarious!And there is an entire category of humor lenses! Need a giggle? Visit a few of those for some laughs!
Squidoo is fun!
Fun lenses to get you laughing!
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The Virtual Man Cave
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Welcome to The Virtual Man Cave. This is a place where men can come and be men. This is a place where beer drinking and sports watching is required and where belching the alphabet is rewarded. The Virtual Man Cave is a special place where men can gat...
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Skeleton Bones
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Skeleton bones make good fodder for funny captions. I think you will enjoy making up creative captions for these skeleton images. For example, this guy (gal?) looks like he is totally depressed and has lost his last friend. Or is it that he is shakin...
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Squidoo Security Words
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The first time I saw a Squidoo security word was when I ... just like you ... decided to sign a lensmaster's guest book. I saw it, and I chuckled and thought... Squidoo security words, how kooky! Squidoo security words appear to typically be a comb...
Squidoo likes Unique, Useful and Updated Content
Squidoo lensmasters are often on Twitter
Join Twitter today!
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- suertes8
- I just updated my Squidoo page: Animal Games / http://tinyurl.com/yevw7o7
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- lisadh
- I just updated my Squidoo page: How to Get a Santa Postmark from Santa Claus, Indiana / http://tinyurl.com/yhbsado
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- Benjaminri0c
- Which One Is Better Squidoo Or Hub Pages? http://cli.gs/EXYEt
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- Tyg419
- I just updated my Squidoo page: Marketing Quickies 3 / http://tinyurl.com/ykznldk
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- jrcontos
- Information on how to gain affiliates for SFI http://www.squidoo.com/SFIstart
A Giant Thank You to Tagsforkids
Applause! Applause! For all this beautiful artwork!
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Squid Graphics
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Addiction to Squidoo is certainly not uncommon around here, and can lead to tangents. Mine came about in graphical form when I started doing some Squidoodles for one of my lenses. The rest as they say, is history. This little Squidoo Revue, will tell...
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Squid Art
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After I wrote my lens entitled Squidoo for fun and non-profit, I decided that I had so much fun creating some of the Squidoodles and other graphics, that I would start a collection of them. I'll add to them as I go, but feel free to offer suggestions...
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Squid Art Too
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It seems as though the SquidArt has grown so much, that another lens was needed! In keeping with the SquidArt spirit, I hope you enjoy some of the characters below. To use these images, please see the fine print at the end. In addition to the origin...
Thank you! I hope this basic information was helpful to you!
LindaJM wrote...
Wonderful lens! I will keep this one handy to refer newbies to! (Blessed)
Posted October 25, 2009
SherryHolderHunt wrote...
Fantastic lens! I'm adding it to the Plexo on my Top 10 Squidoo Resource lens. I'll roll it as soon as the lens is active.
Posted October 09, 2009
Cherrybomb2009 wrote...
Another lens to add to my favorites! (I've been here for a few weeks, but I'm still a newbie really.) Thanks for the tips!
Posted August 18, 2009
HighlyFavored wrote...
Very well designed and clear cut information for newbies. I've added this lens to my list of lenses for newbies (under my other profile).
Posted August 12, 2009
Intuitive wrote...
Love the squid art and the modules lenses that are featured here. Helpful lens! 5*
Posted August 10, 2009
DeboraR wrote...
I'm having a wonderful time learning all the tips and tricks of Squidoo! Thanks for a fun learning lens.
Posted August 04, 2009
whitemoss wrote...
Thank you for a very helpful lens. I tried the photo gallery after reaing this, and now I've put it on 2 of my lenses! Its great and easy to use. Thanks! Sue
Posted August 03, 2009
Lensmaster Joan4, aka Joan Adams, has been a member since October 16 2007, has rated 3,637 lenses, favorited 3,736, and has created 183 lenses from scratch. Joan Adams donates their royalties to Squidoo Charity Fund. This member's top-ranked page is "Halloween Songs". See all my lenses
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Thank You, Squidoo Event Log
My friend, Michey, at Squidoo Event Log provided a big boost to my new Squidjoan business today. Thank you, Michey!If you want to know more about how I am creating lenses for creators at Zazzle, do v...
Oct 28, 2009 @ 12:00 pm rssParty Line Dances
You can learn to line dance -- all you need are the basic steps. And at the next party or wedding you attend, you can be on the dance floor having fun, instead of sitting and watching!PS -- if you ha...
Oct 25, 2009 @ 6:44 am rssOptimist Club of Rock Hill, South Carolina
The Optimist Club of Rock Hill is a small but enthusiastic group of folks working to make a difference to the children in our area.For the past 8 years, my husband, Whitey Adams, has been directing th...
Oct 15, 2009 @ 7:19 pm rssCome Join us on Giant Squid Open Mike. This show will focus on the new challenge. Today at 4:00 Eastern Standard Time. October 5, 2009!here is how it works.....http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Giant-S...
Oct 5, 2009 @ 8:36 am rssPendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!
Are you busily making lenses about your community? You should be! Ohme aka my sister, Nancy, has over 30 lenses about her town -- population about 3000. Can you do the same? Tell us all about your...
Sep 22, 2009 @ 9:42 am rssPendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!
via squidoo.com The town of Pendleton recently honored lensmaster Ohme - naming September 8, 2009 as Nancy Hellams Queen of Squidoo Day - in honor of her 30 lenses about the town she loves so dearly...
Sep 9, 2009 @ 11:02 am rssBingo Games for Kids
via squidoo.com Children love Bingo! Bingo is great for community fairs, school events and even family reunions! Play Bingo with your children! Have fun! Posted via web from Joan's poste...
Aug 31, 2009 @ 7:17 pm rssRoaring Gap, North Carolina 28668
via squidoo.com Very nice condo for rent or sale in Roaring Gap, NC. Lots of photos and a super video of the Great Smoky Mountains! Come rest a while in the mountains of North Carolina. It...
Aug 26, 2009 @ 12:53 pm rssJimmy Durante Songs
via squidoo.com Come Sing along with Jimmy Durante! Sure to bring back memories -- if you are old enough to remember this super entertainer. Posted via web from Joan's posterous
Aug 19, 2009 @ 10:47 pm rssby Joan4
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