Mystic Mama: Your Support Sites Mentor
Hello lensmaster!
Since the birth of Squidoo, there have been sites like SquidUtils and Lensroll.com. But what exactly are they? What do they do for you? Can you trust them? Learn more about these third-party “support sites” with an interview from MysticMama.
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Q: MysticMama, you’re our new Support Sites Mentor! What are Squidoo support sites?
A: Squidoo Support Sites are sites, tools & utilities that have been specifically designed for Squidoo lenses &/or lensmaster. Since Squidoo is so popular & Squidoo lensmasters are so creative, there is a plethora of different types of support sites. Support sites include tools like SquidUtilities, Ning Groups like RocketMoms, blogging sites like Squidlog.net, Lens directories like Lensroll.com, & much more… from blog radio to the SquidU forum & SquidU Review.
Q: That’s a lot of lensmaster-driven love! Which support sites do you have listed on your lens?
A: I’m trying to get as many of the different types of support sites listed as possible, so lensmasters have one place where they can find whatever kind of support they need.
As I keep researching & finding quality & helpful sites, I will continue to add more sites & types of sites. I’m also working on companion lenses that will go into greater about the different types of sites, specific sites & some tutorials & links to tutorials.
I will also be checking the quality of the different support sites & removing any sites from my lists that encourage behavior that is against Squidoo’s terms of service. I want to be able to point lensmasters links to sites that are actually helpful & won’t jeopardize their Squidoo accounts.
Q: How can LMs use support sites to achieve greater success on Squidoo?
A: As long as creative lensmasters keep developing these great sites, the possibilities are endless. I think that some of the most amazing & helpful sites are the Ning Support groups like RocketMoms & a_willows Fresh Wonders. These groups offer everything from peer support & teamwork to lensmaking tips & weekly assignments to inspire creativity.
Q: What brought YOU to Squidoo?
A: I’ve had a Cafepress shop for my artwork & designs for around 5 years now. One day I received an e-mail telling me that Squidoo was a great way to promote my Cafepress store. I followed the link and it was love at first sight.
Q: We definitely love to hear that! What is the one thing you’re most proud of on Squidoo?
A: What makes Squidoo stand out from the crowd is it’s sense of community. When I first joined Squidoo, so many lensmasters reached out to me to make me feel welcomed & offered me help, support & encouragement. Now that I have been here for a while, the thing I’m most proud of is my ability & opportunity to reach out & welcome, help & support our newest members. To be able to give back to the community that has given me so much, truly is a blessing.
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Thank you to MysticMama for her time and all her work to bring you the best information on these wonderful third-party sites that we love so much. Visit her at Support Sites Mentor.
Enjoy the companion services!
~Kimberly Dawn Wells
YOUR Community & Charity Organizer
