Getting to 100 Club
Along with a group of new Giant Squids, a group of Giants recently met the criteria and joined the Giant Squid 100 Club! To new lensmasters, the idea of creating 100 lenses, much less 100 really really GREAT lenses, can be daunting. We asked these new 100 Clubbers for their advice on finding great new lens ideas and using tools on Squidoo. Here’s what they said!
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Mickie_G - Giant since April 2009
I got most of my great lens ideas by revisit WIPs, joining groups like RocketMoms, and participating in challenges.
trekkiemelissa - Giant since January 2009
We all like movies or music or have a hobby. You can write about all of those if that is what interests you. You can even write product reviews of items you have previously bought or write about items you really like to have. This is a great way to do some research on something you really want.
mysticmama - Giant since July 2009
Being involved in the Squidoo community is key to success. The best advice I can give potential Giants is to get involved in the Giant Squid Challenge. Being involved with activities like RocketMoms, Senior Squids, Factor Y and Giant Squid School is also a great way to get ideas for lenses that you might not have even thought of trying on your own.
missbat - Giant since July 2008
Make lenses on what you’re passionate about: your hobbies, life experiences, tips/how-to’s and local places you love to visit. What you know about is a great way to think up future lenses. I’m addicted to the Text module. I try to write all the copy on my lenses, as I love to write. Talking about something in your own words draws in visitors!
hlkljgk - Giant since July 2009
Well, my inspiration seems to come from everyday experiences, so I suggest always having a notebook handy to ensure you remember those ideas while out and about.
BevsPaper - Giant since July 2009
There are a couple of niches that inspire my lensmaking. I also love Challenge lenses from groups I belong to.
Sojourn - Giant since July 2009
I find lots of ideas by browsing through merchant online stores in my affiliate programs. There’s some really cool stuff out there!
sandyspider - Giant since July 2009
I would not have made the 100 club if it were not for joining the Challenge group and RocketMoms. These motivated me to move forward.
NanLT - Giant since July 2009
Think about what you know and what you are interested in, and expand on it.
Dkprincess6 - Giant since April 2009
I can only repeat what’s been said over and over, write what you know and have fun.
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100 Club isn’t that far away. You can do it, one lens at a time.
~Kimberly Dawn Wells
YOUR Community & Charity Organizer
