Lots going on at Squidoo this summer. RocketMoms has launched a second semester, the Giants are starting summer school, and today the new Squidoo lens layout is being released. Along with the new layout comes a fabulous new feature for your lensmaking pleasure: themes.
Having been one of the lucky giants to test the new themes on my lenses, I thought I'd share some of my impressions with you. There are seven new themes plus the new color scheme that goes along with the updated lens layout. The layout is the same on all the themes; only the colors and fonts are different. All of your maxed lenses will revert to the new layout first, then you'll be able to edit your lenses to give each one its most suitable look.
The default theme is orange and blue, very recognizable as Squidoo, bold and bright yet tasteful. If you code in a lot of color on your lenses, you might be disappointed that things don't match quite as well anymore, but then again they might. If colors tend to clash with the default design, don't panic; try one of the new themes first. Each has a different color scheme and one might be perfect. I'd recommend trying "Moment of Zen" for a nice, neutral light gray look or try "Easy Street" for a strong, black background that sets off coded-in colors or striking photographs very nicely.
If you think green, then you're going to love the "Gone Camping" theme. Have a passion for purple? Think "Purple People Eater;" you'll love it. Bold yellow bands behind module title fields give the "Highlighter" theme its name. A cool blue and white look dominates "Paintball," making me think of waterfalls and icebergs. Interestingly, "The Professor" theme was a good match for my homeschool planners lens; consider it for instructional lenses.
You'll find the theme choices in the workshop when you edit your lenses; look up and right. Click on the name of the theme to see a preview, then make your choice and apply it to the lens. Publish the lens and take a look. Have your ooh's and ah's ready; you're going to need them.
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Never had the foggiest idea about this but will go and have a look.
Regards,
Spook
Hooray! This is going to be fun! Wonder if changing the theme counts as an update??
Joan, I don't know if it counts as an update, but while you're on there changing the theme, make another little change while you're at it and it will count! In fact, when you change themes you might see some little details you might want to adjust to make everything look perfect. The increased font sizes might make some of your modules look a little unbalanced, so keep an eye out for small adjustments you can make. As for me, the themes have given me a great reason to do some much-needed editing on some of my older lenses. It'll be time well spent!
I like the new themes. I hear they will be making more of them including holiday themes. Cool!
Certainly these themes will bring new touch to the squidoo lenses. I am sure in coming days also we will be able to see new things as well.
Squidoo is working hard to get do more and more better.
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