Coffee Shops: We want YOU!
Ah, what a wonderful day. Some days start out rough, but you know what can make any day better? A great cup of coffee. Who knows how to brew it better than your local coffee shop? That’s why the community coffee shop is the first group we’re featuring for new users we want on Squidoo.
Coffee shops: we want YOU!
“Me? What could I possibly do with a website?”
What do you think about when you think “coffee shop?” Do you think brick walls covered in abstract art, with the hiss of the espresso machine interrupting delightful chatter? Do you think serene walls in teal and cream, with enormous ceramic cappuccino mugs and oversized chairs that wrap you into their folds while you read? Or do you think of your own local coffee shop, with the chalkboard menu you’ve memorized, coveted internet connection, and regulars that appear like clockwork?
Oooh, I’m making myself thirsty.
I may be a little biased when I say that coffee shops are important to Squidoo, but it’s definitely not a stretch to say that Squidoo is important to coffee shops. In my tiny town of 4000, there are over 40 gas stations, restaurants, and convenience stores that sell coffee. You can even get coffee at KMart. Will a visitor know where to find you or what you offer?
Now more than ever, people are mobile, and they have choices. For those that travel, the internet is a lifeline for securing a place to stay, a way to get there, and things to do along the way. If they can’t find you in the planning process, chances are slim to none they’ll fit you into their schedule.
“That’s a great point! I never thought about how important my website could be. Ok, I’m sold. Now what?”
To learn more about using Squidoo as a tool for your website, read our article Help your Friends and Family use Squidoo. If you’re lucky, someone has already printed this and shared it with you, or forwarded it to you via email. It contains our best tips for getting started, and is your cheat sheet for common new user questions. (And if not, never fear. You can make tons of new BFFs at SquidU Forum.)
“Cool, I’ve played with Squidoo and seen what it can do, but what do I need to include for MY shop?”
To give you an idea of what is possible with your Squidoo lens, we’ve created a sample one for you to peek at. My Sample Coffee Shop is the lens we’ve designed to show you how to start creating an awesome lens for your very own java central.
You can get started creating a lens in minutes, and it’s so fun and addicting, you might just end up with a few dozen. Plus we’re sure your regulars will love using it to create their own fan pages.
Coffee shops are one of my favorite places to be in town, and Squidoo is my favorite place to be online. It’s only natural the two will mix to create an awesome combination!
Have fun, prosper, and save a seat for me!
~Kimberly
Community & Charity Organizer
