Usually when you hear people talk about making money using the internet it’s either through an ecommerce site, blog, affiliate marketing or selling stuff on an online auction like Ebay. However, if you’re looking for an even easier way to make some extra cash, why not create a Squidoo lens? Why?
- it’s very simple to get started (no need for any programming skills.. a 5yr old can do this)
- all you need is a topic that you like or enjoy
- it’s free (no need for expensive hosting costs)
- you and add several cash generating features to it
- the more you share it with friends, the bigger it can get (remember the bigger it gets, the better your chances are at really cashing in.
- you can easily become an expert on your topic of choice
- It’s FUN!
Creating an account at Squidoo is extremely simple. Go to the sign up page and follow the easy directions. Enter some basic info about yourself, and click the “Continue” button.
Note: When entering your personal info, be sure to enter what you want internet users to see. Thus, your “desired username” might be a condensed form of your company name, or the username you use on other public websites. Maintain your brand. In my case I used “Virtual Worker”
You’ve now registered. I told you it was simple.
>>>>>>> Let’s create your lens <<<<<<
Now you can be a lensmaster. Click the button to “Create a Lens.” There are several steps to the process, so we’ll take them one at a time.
1. Enter your lens’ subject. What you select is up to you, but don’t forget your topic of choice. (what you’ll be speaking about.. in my case my lens is about working from home) There are no limits, so don’t hold back on the topic you’d like your lens to be about.
2. Now Squidoo wants to know what type of lens you need. The lens is customizable later, so we’ll go with the first choice - “I want to get the word out about…” It provides the basic info you need to get started.
3. This step is crucial for marketing. First, select a title for your lens. Squidoo enters your subject by default. You might leave that or slightly alter it. You’ll want to have your company name in the title and a keyword or two, such as your primary product.
Second, you get to pick the URL for your lens. For Ted’s computers, you’d enter something like “computers-Ted” You cannot enter spaces; only use lowercase letters and hyphens. Be sure you like what you pick, since it’s not changeable.
Third, pick a category for your lens. If your product or service fits in one of the categories like “cars & trucks” or “entertainment,” select that. As a fall back, select “business.”
Fourth, rate your lens. Since this is a personal site, you should definitely make it fit the “G” rating. You want as much exposure as possible.
4. Enter keywords for your lens. These help search engines and users find your lens. Make sure they’re good. For Ted’s Computer Shop, the “best keyword” would be “computers.” Go ahead and enter the optional ones. Maybe pick “computer tips,” “computer help,” and “computer sales.”
After you enter the security code, you’re ready to see the lens. Click “Done!”
Your next task will be to edit the lens you created. Here’s a tip, while at the Squidoo page, do a search for lens with similar topics as the one you want to build your lens about. From the results you can get ideas for how to better design your lens and what to avoid so you don’t repeat the same layout and content. Don’t forget to include your cash generating modules, so you can start making money form your unique Squidoo lens.
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