Social Media Revolution

If you have not seen this video, stop and look now! On Squidoo, we are a bit ahead of the curve if we are already using twitter and facebook -- and if you are not, you should be! Watch this video once or twice! And jump on the bandwagon! It's happening now!

Buy Star Wars Books

As I searched for keywords for Stars Wars, I realized that the Star Wars books had not been overworked, and might well be a nice addition to my new Star Wars niche. I used books for all ages, but focused on books for children.

Another little trick to remember -- and this happened to me -- if someone already has the squidoo url for your topic, you can add the word "buy" to the beginning of the key word phrase, thus the title for this one is Buy Star Wars Books.

Have you found a super little niche yet?

Star Wars Clothing

Our grandson had a Star Wars Christmas this year! I took a clue from him and I am creating a series of lenses from Star Wars products. I am searching for key words for Star Wars that rank well. The market is totally saturated in some areas. When you are looking for a new niche, look for markets that have room for you in the less popular areas. I search for at least 4000 visitors weekly with little competition. That assures me of regular visitors, not a million visitors, but enough to keep my little site active.

You are invited to visit Star Wars Clothing to see an example.

Have you met Seth Godin?

Seth Godin launched Squidoo in 2006 -- that's why you are able to make all those beautiful lenses!

Seth is also the author of Business books! Have you read them all?
"Seth makes sense" - has become my motto as I continue to learn from Seth's blog every day and read his books! If you are feeling lost in this huge internet marketing world, do study Seth.

Start with Tribes --

Squidoo Step by Step

Squidoo Step-by-Step is the guidebook to answer all your Squidoo questions -- have you seen it yet? Published by a group of successful lensmasters, this guidebook includes all the details -- how to create, market, and get traffic to your lens!

Take a look at Squidoo Step By Step right now! Download your copy! Enjoy!

PS Think you know everything already? There is always something new to learn at Squidoo! :)

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 visit my Squidjoan lens for all the details. I am excited about all this. I believe I can help Zazzlers sell their beautiful unique products and am anxious to create some gorgeous lenses showing off the Zazzle and Etsy products!

Party 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 have not yet made a video lens, today is a good day to try. I simply took a subject that I love - line dancing - and found a few basic line dance videos -- and voila', a new lens! Have some fun with your lens creations!

Easy Line Dances

Optimist 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 their golf tournament every spring. We have watched these people work very hard to make a successful event happen again and again. They certainly all have our deep respect and admiration.

This is the first of a series of lenses about my home town. If you have not made a home town lens yet, now is the time to start. Look around you at all the businesses and volunteer groups that could really use your skills.

Come 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-Squid-OpenMike/2009/10/05/Giant-Squid-Open-Mike-Monday-105

a little before 4 this afternoon, Monday, October 5 you will go to the website and find the chat room -- usually just by scrolling down...sometimes you need to click a "chat here" button..

If you want to call in during the show, ask a question or make a comment, just dial on your telephone (347) 857-3934 anytime during the show....... You will be instructed to press 1 (one) on your telephone keypad, and that will let Kate know you are ready to be introduced. She will introduce you soon as she can, and bring you on the call. (turn down the vol on your computer or you will have an echo on the phone -- there is a slight lag time)

The chat room operates like any other chat and it's always fun and interesting out there. Chef Keem will likely be there, Ron Pass, Mimi, and other folks you will quickly recognize.

After the show, Kate makes a podcast, so that people can download to their ipods free. and she will also have it on her blog or a lens for folks to listen on the webpage..

The show is casual and fun. we are chatting -- it's just that it is being recorded for posterity and being listened to at the moment by a bunch of folks.........lol

more questions? just let me know..........it's fun, it's a very fast

PS if you have trouble finding the chat, refresh the page! the chat does not show up until the show begins.

Pendleton 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 town, the flowers, the weather, the local heroes, the merchants, the volunteer organizations. We want to know about your community!

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

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Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

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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! Congratulations, Nancy!

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Bingo Games for Kids

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Children love Bingo! Bingo is great for community fairs, school events and even family reunions! Play Bingo with your children! Have fun!

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Roaring Gap, North Carolina 28668

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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 does heal the soul.

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Jimmy Durante Songs

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Come Sing along with Jimmy Durante! Sure to bring back memories -- if you are old enough to remember this super entertainer.

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Giraffe Toys

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Giraffe toys for all ages!

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Tailgating Recipes and Games

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The best tailgate recipes and games I could find! Site even includes NCAA football schedules 2009! Are you ready for some football?

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Kids Silly Songs

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Sing a silly Song! Teach them to your children! And sing along with this lens! Sing as if no one is listening! Sing for fun!

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Getting Traffic to Your Lens

We had a nice discussion on the JJJ-2 ning yesterday about the importance of visiting. Visting other lensmasters may be the one single most important thing to do for your own traffic.

Warning - do not leave a link in someone's guestbook. If people want to visit you, they can click on your picture and discover your links. I personally remove comments with links.

But I do strongly suggest you visit at least 10 lenses a day. Visit the top 100 in every category to start. and leave a positive comment. If a lens is in the top 100, it is most likely a lens to study! How does a lens get to the top 100 in any Squidoo category? Many many visits, comments, rankings and favorites. Study these lenses to discover the secret of their success!

And have fun Squidoo-ing! Get involved in the community!

Have you joined SquidU yet?

Ebook Downloads and How to Use Them

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How to use ebooks effectively!

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Top 4 Low Vision Products for the Visually Impaired

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Low Vision Aids and Low Vision Products -- Helpful for all of us over 50 years old - and a necessity for the legally blind.

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