Comments on: Squidoo Changes Layout – Hysteria Ensues…..Again

By: The Captain

The Captain — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:39:16 +0000

Megan,

In fact, I think the orange box is one of my favorite new tidbits.

Primary tags plus the discover area is leading to increased traffic already. I’m pretty sure that I’m getting 2-5 different lens visits from some of my ‘clusters’ which is quite exciting

By: Megan Casey

Megan Casey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:33:58 +0000

Also, forgot to say that a new workshop and dashboard are almost ready for you guys! Exciting. Stay tuned.

By: Megan Casey

Megan Casey — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:32:43 +0000

Hey Capt’n.

Thanks for the review. And for the support!

As I posted on the SquidU forum, the “Lensmaster Recommends” section is now working as designed, which is to show off your Lensroll for that lens. In other words, it’s 100% a list of lenses you’ve chosen to feature. There was a bug this morning that showed other, related lenses in there, but that’s since been squashed.

Oh, and I’m sure you know that the “orange box” is optional. But consider giving it a shot! We’re already seeing some good numbers coming from it…which means more traffic for everyone, and stickier readers on your pages.

Thanks for hanging in!

Megan
Editor in Chief
Squidoo.com

By: Internet Marketing Mom

Internet Marketing Mom — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Hey Captain,
I saw the changes last night. I saw the uproar over at Squid U when I went over to voice my opinions. Luckily I kept my mouth shut because I found out I had control of the one thing I really don’t like.

Which is the monster orange box leading people right away from my lens before they’ve even had a chance to look.

I realized I can turn it off and add my own choices.

I’m still not super thrilled by placement ~ I think it would be better toward the end, and it would be nice if my suggestions were put at the beginning of the list instead of at the end.

I feel like I got ‘em there I should at least have first crack at the next stop.

Great post, informative as always.

Thanks,

Jackie Lee

By: Maria Reyes-McDavis

Maria Reyes-McDavis — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:11:47 +0000

Thanks for the heads up, wasn’t even aware of this. I agree with your assessment, there are so many other things they could be upgrading/changing that would actually add value to Lensmasters and Audiences alike.

Maria

By: John Dilbeck

John Dilbeck — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:28:37 +0000

Thanks for the tweet and the blog post here. I wasn’t aware of the change until you noted it.

I agree with most of what you said.

I was pretty upset about the “johndilbeck recommends” on one of my lenses, because it linked to several lenses that I WOULD NOT recommend.

It turns out that it’s a bug. Megan says that it should be the lensroll and if nothing is lensrolled on that lens it should be empty, not showing random lenses we don’t recommend. Hopefully, that will be fixed soon.

Keep up the good work, Cap’n.

All the best,