In this lesson I'll be taking you step by step through the process of setting up a Squidoo lens. Along the way, you'll also learn some great tips for getting your lens spidered by the search engines and increasing your page rank.
Let's get started!
Creating an Account
From the Squidoo homepage, click Get Started.
Followed by: Build My Own Lens
Select the option to create a new account.
Enter a subject matter for your lens.
Choose the purpose of your lens from four options:
I want to get the word out about _________I'm gonna sell _________ stuff and earn $$$, for me or for charityI want to make a list of my favorite things about _________I just want to do my own thing ______________
As affiliate marketers, you'll want to choose the second option.
Give your lens a title and choose a URL.
Pick a category for your lens.
Give your lens a rating — most likely G rated, but if you are unsure there is a guide you can refer to.
Choose your best keyword and then...