Comments on: RIP Squidoo Groups

By: rich

rich — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:25:07 +0000

Hey there thanks for the info. I was looking all over the place for a squidoo group and could not find one. I did a search on our pal Google and found your site.

Thanks a lot.
Richard

By: Notebook Netbook Discount Deals

Notebook Netbook Discount Deals — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:13:19 +0000

Its sad in one respect – that the backlinks to lenses and groups was great for ranking.
On the flip side it highlights the importance of not just relying on one area/component or site but rather participate in a wider community such the the loss of one service has just a small effect on you strategy.

By: social media marketer

social media marketer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:36:02 +0000

Actually, not hard at all.
Submit to:
1. several website directories with good page rank,
2. submit a couple of articles to article directories
3. leave meaningful comments on topic related blogs
4. submit to a few rss feed directories

and you’re on your way.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:08:03 +0000

This is rather sad, especially as I haven’t had any emails from Squidoo to say that groups are now dead, and on Friday of all days, I decided to change the format of one of my groups, and spent an hour or two working on that. All for nothing obviously

Well, backlinks aside, I see no reason why we can’t create lenses that mimic groups as far as looks and content. The only modules that are missing are the Latest Updates, and the Latest Members, plus of course there is no form to request being added to a group.

I am sure that using Plexo’s, Guestbook Modules, RSS feeds, and maybe a form on a Squidoo related blog that the essential functionality can be replicated pretty well.

The BIG bonus is of course that the updates to the HQ page are much easier and also faster if you create lenses, rather than the old group edit.

In my opinion then, it’s RIP Squidoo Groups, Long Live Squidoo Groups…

By: linda randall

linda randall — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:44:49 +0000

a backlink is when another site, refers readers to yours and vice versa.

say perez hilton had me on the side bar and people clicked on my link and visited my website.

I think that’s what a back link is.

hint hint.. yoooo hooo perez hilton feel free to BACKLINK me LOL

By: Susanna

Susanna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:29:53 +0000

The group lenses are fine and easy to work with, people can add their links etc. The missing backlink is a pest – more like a blow to the belly – but hey, time for sleeves-up, head-down and off to get more of the precious backlinks

By: Chuck Bartok

Chuck Bartok — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:47:49 +0000

OK OK All you Geniuses. Can someone explain in simple Terms “How to Build Backlink” on a Lens?

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:15 +0000

I liked having groups. But I guess it will help things to improve on squidoo. We will see.

By: Carol Kelly

Carol Kelly — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:21:06 +0000

As with the comment from Sandy, I seem to be missing something in successfully building backlinks. I have followed the tips in my health reports, and raised my traffic, slightly. I’m a little frustrated to tell the truth, but not enough to lose interest. Hoody-hoo, squidoo!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:09:20 +0000

Yes it is sad but I do think it is good that Squidoo continually trys to keep the site as a whole at a good standard.

Much like the banning of a few “favorite” topics a few months ago, it might hurt a little in the short term but over all it will strengthen Squidoo which strengthens all our lens.

We just need to look at it long term!