A grass roots effort to make a big difference...One lens at a time!
I bet you didn't know that building a lens could change the world...well I'm here to tell you that it can!
Think about it...if every Lensmaster on Squidoo created 1 lens per month and donated the funds to Charity that would add up to a heck of a lot of money!
I've compiled a list of 50 of the Top Squidoo Charities. Support a cause you believe in, because you CAN make a difference! Create your charity lens today!
My fellow Lensmaster and friend JaguarJulie is one of Squidoo's top Lensmasters. She is also a Squid Angel and a Top 100 Giant Squid which means that she knows how to build a high quality lens! Julie is selling off some of her amazing lenses for a really, really good cause:
Proceeds from a lens purchase price pays for spaying and neutering fees with a portion being donated to FCNMHP. Proceeds from book purchases are 100% donated to Critter Connection!
This is an incredible opportunity for someone just starting out with Squidoo or established lensmaster that want to build their lens portfolio. Julie's lenses have high lens ranks and great traffic. So if you are interested please visit her at: Buy ONE of Jaguar Julie's Lenses! Also visit Country Club Cats for about the amazing work that Julie is doing with the feral cat colony.
Attention Lensmasters: Join The Freshest Squidoo Poll Ever
Freshest = Exciting, Appealing, Great. Yup that's this Poll!
Are you ready for some fun! Then join the Freshest Squidoo Poll EVER! I get to ask the questions...you get to see what your fellow Lensmasters think about Squidoo.
I was reading the SquidU Review Blog today and I got INSPIRED. According to Kimberly Dawn Wells:
Lensmasters donated nearly $10,000 to the Squidoo Charity Fund in December. Hooray for the power of many people with a similar goal!
Tens of thousands more dollars were donated to specific charities. The top 5 charities getting the most direct donations were: #1 Room to Read, #2 Save the Children, #3 ASPCA, #4 Acumen Fund and #5 Donors Choose.
WOW...that's a lot of money!
I'm always telling people that if I won the lottery I would start my own philanthropic organization. That's like saying, "When I get older I'll learn how to play the piano or write a book". Duh!...for the past year I have had the opportunity with Squidoo I just needed a good conk on the head to realize it.
Now what if everyone on Squidoo built one new lens per month for a specific charity? That would add up to a lot of dough. Now I know many, many, many, many of the Lensmasters on Squidoo already give to charity which is amazing. I just thought that it would be fun to have a Monthly Charity Lens Drive to get even more people to give! So.............
Questions & Answers ---
How does bdkz's Squidoo Charity Challenge work?
Each month I'll create a new lens called bdkz's Squidoo Charity Challenge for April 2008, etc. To participate just "Convert A Lens" to give 100% of the royalties to the current charity of the month.
Does the lens need to be about the charity of the month?
No, although it can be, any lens (provided that it is G rated and appropriate) can be submitted. The whole purpose is to raise money for charity. So include your best shopping and money making lenses too!
How do I submit a lens?
On the 1st of every month I'll post a new lens featuring the charity of the month. Included in the lens will be a "Links Plexo". Add your lens to the Plexo, then be sure to vote for your favorites.
Can I create a new lens?
Yes, you are more then welcome to create a new lens for the charity of the month.
Will you feature my lens?
Yes, During the course of the month I'll pick a few lenses and feature them on this blog. Then at the end of month I'll feature the Top 5 Lenses on Squidoo Tips From A Giant Squid in Tip #7 Giving Is Good, My Favorite Charity Lenses AND on this blog!
What about the stats?
I love statistics so at the end of the month I'll announce the total number of lenses created, it will be fun to see how many we can get.
What else do I get?
Aside from the satisfaction of knowing that you gave to charity I'm also working on a badge for the Top 5 to proudly display on their lens!
Can I suggest a charity?
Yes, if you would like to suggest a charity for the uncoming month e-mail me your suggestions and why you think your charity should be featured.
Sound cool? Read on for the April 2008 Challenge!
This month's featured charity is the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
You can create any kind of lens about any subject (G rated appropriate lenses please). The only criteria is that you have to donate 100% of the funds to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Just change your Payment Option Settings on your lens.
Get creative! Create a lens about how AIDS has affected your community or country. Create a lens about women or children and dedicate it to Elizabeth Glaser. Review a movie or a book. Create a SquidWho about someone who has been affected by AIDS. Sell shoes. Talk about your trip to Italy. The possibilities are endless! Here's my contribution! Add A Little RED To Your Kitchen!
Remember the goal is to create as many lenses as we can! At the end of the month I'll announce how many we created!
To get as many people involved as we can e-mail this blog to your family and friends. Challenge them to create a lens!
To find out more about this amazing charity and to submit your lens visit, bdkz's Squidoo Charity Challenge for April 2008!
I am an avid Genealogist and with the help of my mom traced our family history back to the 1700's.
I am also on the Board of Directors of the Andrews Alumnae Association and we have been looking for a way to put the school history online for awhile now. I am a Lensmaster on Squidoo and knew that they would be the perfect place to display this information. SquidWho is just the icing on the cake.
SquidWho is a Squidoo Co-Brand or Front Door that allows people to create a lens about a famous or not so famous people.
SquidoWho provides modules for you to enter your information and create a page. Now what makes SquidWho even better for Family Trees is that you can link each family member together. Here's How:
Create your first page. Mine was our Schools Founder Margaret Marsh St. John (Thanks to my mom for finding the data). I used the "Text List" Module to create a Lineage Line. Here I included her Grandparents and Parents. I used simple HTML to create a link to her Father Dr. Orson Swift St. John in the lineage. I also used the "Featured Lens" Module to link to his SquidWho page under "More about Orson Swift St. John, Father of Margaret St. John".
Then add things like photos, marriage (link to spouse), children & siblings (again link to each person) education and work. When your done you'll have a really cool online Family Tree that you can share with other people. With each page linking to other family members you'll never get lost!
I'd also like to thank Lensmaster MrLewisSmile for including me in his SquidCool Blog!
If the term Lensography were in the dictionary (which I think it should be) this would be the definition:
1. A lens created about a Lensmaster. 2. A compilation of ones lenses. 3. A definitive guide to who a Lensmaster is, the ultimate "Who of Squidoo". 4. A biography of your lenses.
Sound Interesting? Here's how you can make the best darn Lensography EVER!
Now that I have been with Squidoo for over a year I decided to create a "Squidoo Tips" lens to share what I have learned about how to be a successful lensmaster. I hope that this lens gives you some ideas and inspiration to become a Giant Squid! So visit Squidoo Tips From A Giant Squid to see what it takes to be a GIANT!
Learn "How To Create A Beautiful Squidoo Lens For Your Zazzle Gallery". Here are my Top Tips for creating a perfect Lens for your Zazzle Gallery!
Click Here to visit How To Create A Beautiful Squidoo Lens For Your Zazzle Gallery!
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