We’re Getting A New Squidoo Dashboard

May 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I got a sneak peek at the new Squidoo dashboard today, and it rocks. I had the opportunity to play around with my lenses in there (all 207 of them).

You will be able to add labels to your lenses, and group them according to the labels. That’s the part I’m most excited about. I have about 5 or 6 different labels that will divide my lenses nicely. No more scanning down a list of over 200 lenses to find the one I’m looking for, only to miss it somehow.

I’m also excited about being able to see which lenses need my attention. Right now I tend to pay attention to the lenses at the top of the lens rank pile, because they are the most visible when I open my dashboard. Now I’ll be able to see which lenses need an update.

To see what others have to say about the new Squidoo dashboard, check out the Lensmaster Dashboard lens.

Filed Under: Squidoo Community Happenings

Squidoo for Dummies

May 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Jaguar Julie has created the ultimate Squidoo guide. Squidoo for Dummies is an excellent resource for newbies, or even seasoned veterans to Squidoo who want to learn a new trick or two. Check it out for some great weekend reading:)

Filed Under: Favorite Squidoo Lenses

I Bought A Squidoo Lens

May 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Lensmaster Loyalis has a Squidooish site where you can buy or sell Squidoo lenses, called Sell My Lens. I subscribe to the sites feed, since I wouldn’t want to miss anything remotely related to Squidoo.

The other night a Hey Monkeybrain lens came up for sale called WordPress vs Blogger. Since the lens was dirt cheap, and the subject intrigued me I decided to purchase it. Oh yeah, I really liked the URL too.

So I bought it, gave it an overhaul, and I’d love to have your feedback. I was trying to think of all the pros and cons of using WordPress, and Blogger. If anyone can think of any I missed let me know.

Would I buy another lens? I don’t know, I usually like to create them myself. This lens got caught in my brain.  I laid in bed the night I saw it thinking of the possibilities that particular lens had. I didn’t buy it until two days later. I decided if it was still on my mind I should either create my own on the subject, or just break down and buy it.

Filed Under: My Squidoo Lenses

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I hope all you Squidoo Mothers have a wonderful day! Dads too!

Here’s some flowers for you, enjoy!

lilac blooms

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A Wealth Of Squidoo Knowledge All In One Place

May 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Chef Keem has created a lens that links all of the best Squidoo how- to’s and tutorials all in one place, How To Squidoo With A Lotta Help From My Friends on Squidoo (say that 10 times fast, I dare ya). It’s an excellent resource for new Squidooers, and a great reference for seasoned lensmasters.

He also takes a look at the Squidoo brass, and shows you who some of the Giant Squids are. Just in case you want to check out some of their lenses for inspiration.

Go ahead and check it out, I know you want to. Give him some stars for all his hard work.

Filed Under: Squidoo, Squidoo Links

There’s A New Blog In Town

May 7, 2008 By 1 Comment

Or at least new to  the Sqidoo community. One of my favorite lensmasters, BDKZ has started a new blog to help mentor those of you who would like to become Giant Squids.

So You Want To Be A Giant Squid? will help new,  or newer lensmasters learn what it takes to achieve Giant Squid status at Squidoo. The questions will be answered by seasoned lensmasters who have been through the Giant Squid process themselves.

The blog will feature stories, news, interviews, FAQs, and question and answer sessions. The latest post is an interview with lensmaster Susan52, who is a wealth of Squidilicious information. It’s like picking the brain of a great Squid master.

If you’re new to Squidoo hop over and check things out. If you have questions related to Squidoo, or becoming a Giant Squid it’s a great place to ask.

Filed Under: Squidoo Community Happenings, Squidoo Links

A Squidoo Book Worth Buying

May 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I just finished reading Margaret Schaut’s ebook ‘Masterpiece Lenscrafting on Squidoo.’ It was like being able to pick the brain of one of my favorite lensmasters. 

Margaret takes a sincere look at how to create a quality lens at Squidoo. You can see the love and thought she puts into crating a great Squidoo lens.

I’ve read one or two other books written by so called "gurus" and they have told me nothing more than the basics of creating lenses. A skill which you can figure out on your own in the Squidoo dashboard, or SquidU.

‘Masterpiece Lenscrafting’ went way beyond the basics. Margaret teaches you the thought process behind creating a great content lens. A lens that will stand at the top of the Squidoo pile over time.

Margaret should know her lens "David" has been at or near the number one spot on Squidoo, almost since it was created.

I think the book was definitely worth the $10 price tag. It’s a much better investment for your money than the automatic Lens creator stuff that’s going around right now. So if you want to spend your money wisely, invest in quality.

Filed Under: Squidoo Community Happenings, Squidoo Links

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