Jazzing it up with Janet21
Lensmaster Janet21 shares eBay module secrets and ideas for generating discussion, and proves that you really CAN make money with Squidoo! Interview by Guest Editor Glen.Glen: How did you first hear about Squidoo?
Janet21: I had been posting on several Webmaster forums while looking for information on how to promote my image hosting website. On the Digital Point Webmaster forum, I came across a thread regarding Squidoo. I actually saw it posted three times before I made the decision to join. I guess, as they say, three times a charm!
Glen: Is there an ideal number of modules you like to include and why?
Janet21: You are asking the Queen of Huge Lenses! I don’t know if there is an ideal number of modules. When creating a lens, I keep adding content to it until I get to the point where it just feels complete and I have said all I want to say. Then, I am done.
Glen: What success secret can you divulge?
Janet21: I don’t know if you would consider this a secret, but here you go. While I do very well with Amazon sales, I feel that I make the most money from the eBay module. This is because Amazon carries products that are more than likely sold elsewhere. On the other hand, eBay sells many items you can ONLY find on eBay. As a lensmaster, you really should drill deep, find those items and get them on your lenses whenever possible! You may even get an eBay sign-up commission in the process if it is a “must have, can’t get anywhere else” item that a non-eBay user comes across on one of your lenses. I love when that happens!
Glen: Do you have any tricks for encouraging your lenses viewers participation through any of the interaction modules?
Janet21: I love the poll module. I set them up on almost all of my lenses. Polls are quick and easy for visitors to interact with. All they have to do is check a bubble! Many times I use the poll results to revise, add or change things on my lens. Polls promote interaction and also help me to create an even more useful lens for my visitors by gauging and analyzing the results.
Glen: Do you focus on a specific, narrowly-defined keyword or phrase, or do you get traffic from a variety of different phrases and keywords?”
Janet21: My lenses typically focus on a narrowly defined topic, but I tend to get traffic from a variety of different phrases and keywords. I love the long tail effect!
Glen: What’s your favorite white-hat SEO trick?”
Janet21: Writing good content and getting people to talk about and/or link to my lenses.
Glen: What are your three favorite things about Squidoo?
Janet21: 1. The friendly community, 2. The ease of use, 3. Writing about and sharing my interests, 4. The cash
Glen: Four?
Janet21: Oops!
Glen: At what point did you realize how much you loved Squidoo?
Janet21: On July 6, 2007, when my Squidoo payout reached three figures!
Glen: What is it about Squidoo – be it a person, feature, reason – that has caused you to stick around?
Janet21: Really just everything! There is no one thing, but a combination of factors. However, I will say I like the fact that the people that run Squidoo interact with the lensmasters on a regular basis. It makes me feel that I am part of a team and that my hard work is appreciated and my opinions respected. You don’t find that kind of treatment on many websites.
Glen: What three words best describes your fondness for Squidoo?
Janet21: Having a Blast!
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