Recently I undertook a project to examine all the information I could find on my Squidoo dashboard. Actually, I just wanted to check out every link on there to see what information I didn't know existed and, by golly, I found some.
So, I wrote a series of posts about the dashboard and its hidden treasures this week for SquidooHQ.
The most useful information I found that I didn't know existed was the payout settings manager. I didn't realize there was one place where I could see my cash and charity settings for each individual lens. Or maybe I knew in the past but had forgotten (that happens to me a lot these days).
My favorite part of the dashboard, though, is the "sales" tab, or maybe it's just the lens list where I can see loads of statistics about all of my lenses all on one page, sorted in a variety of ways.
What's your favorite tool on the Squidoo dashboard? I'd love to know how you use all the great information that's provided there.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
People Are Kind
I deal with lots of people online on a daily basis, mostly "newbie" lensmasters on Squidoo.
Just wanted to say here, for the record if anyone's keeping track, that there are so many very, very kind people out there. I am touched daily by the appreciative emails that I receive and the lovely comments I get on my profile page.
It takes time to seek out that profile page then compose an email or type a comment. It's very, very humbling to be on the receiving end of such a generous gesture, usually multiple times a day.
I guess that's it, except just to say "thank you." You make my day.
Just wanted to say here, for the record if anyone's keeping track, that there are so many very, very kind people out there. I am touched daily by the appreciative emails that I receive and the lovely comments I get on my profile page.
It takes time to seek out that profile page then compose an email or type a comment. It's very, very humbling to be on the receiving end of such a generous gesture, usually multiple times a day.
I guess that's it, except just to say "thank you." You make my day.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Summer Fun on Squidoo - With Prizes!
First prize this week is an iPad so if you've always wanted one, hey, today could be your lucky day!
Visit the official SquidWoot announcement at SquidooHQ for information and rules.
Ready, set . . . hey, where did everyone go?
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Lens Promotion: How To Get Your Lens Noticed
Have you been following the How to Promote Your Lens series on the SquidooHQ blog?
Subjects of the three posts (or steps) on lens promotion include how to make your lens promotion-worthy, promoting within the Squidoo community, and promoting a lens in other places outside of Squidoo.
It's always a good idea to start with the basics of creating a page with unique content and useful information, and many of those who commented on step 1 agreed. It was also nice to see in the comments on step 2 the number of people who confirmed that promoting within Squidoo is a worthwhile effort, one that pays off both short-term and long-term. One early comment on step 3 reinforces that "you have to take the time to make it work." In this instant gratification day and age, that's a difficult lesson to learn.
My personal philosophy is that promotion has its place, and it's an important place, but when topics and keywords are properly researched before the lens is written, then the search engines will do their job and promote the lens to the top of the SERPs for you. Watch for a tip with that theme, coming in the near future.
I'd love to read your comments on the series. Do you have any advice to add for those looking for tips on Squidoo lens promotion?
Subjects of the three posts (or steps) on lens promotion include how to make your lens promotion-worthy, promoting within the Squidoo community, and promoting a lens in other places outside of Squidoo.
It's always a good idea to start with the basics of creating a page with unique content and useful information, and many of those who commented on step 1 agreed. It was also nice to see in the comments on step 2 the number of people who confirmed that promoting within Squidoo is a worthwhile effort, one that pays off both short-term and long-term. One early comment on step 3 reinforces that "you have to take the time to make it work." In this instant gratification day and age, that's a difficult lesson to learn.
My personal philosophy is that promotion has its place, and it's an important place, but when topics and keywords are properly researched before the lens is written, then the search engines will do their job and promote the lens to the top of the SERPs for you. Watch for a tip with that theme, coming in the near future.
I'd love to read your comments on the series. Do you have any advice to add for those looking for tips on Squidoo lens promotion?
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