Giant Squids

THE GIANT SQUID CLUB (and how you can join)
WHAT'S THE GIANT SQUIDS CLUB?
The Giant Squids is a club of dedicated writers on Squidoo. They show up on a regular basis and perfect their craft. They are self-motivated, creative, they care about publishing original work. They work hard to build out their portfolios of good lenses. As a result they are often our most successful lensmasters. Along the way, we at Squidoo support our Giants with extra perks, tools, assistance and hugs. Over the last few year, the Giant Squids club has become more than an achievement -- i...

What We Are Looking for When We Choose New Giant Lensmasters
Or: What Makes the Giant Squid Lensmasters my Superheros
The Giant Squid Lensmasters are my superheroes because of all the hard work they put into their lenses. You see, having 50 Squidoo lenses made is NOT the only requirement for becoming a Giant Squid Lensmaster. We've raised the bar and we're only accepting the very best of the best but the good news is, we're giving lensmasters a chance to apply or re-apply and be accepted every three months. There are no set number of Giants accepted in the quarterly rounds. Any lensmaster who meets or exc...

Vote Now for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards
Annual Giant Squid Awards
Voting is closed! Welcome to the 2009 Giant Squid Awards! We've hand picked over 100 Giants in 22 Categories for you to vote on along with "Best About Me" and "Best Potential Giant Squid Lens of the Year". Now sit back, relax and take a look at these fabulous lenses. I know it's going to be hard to decide because all these lenses are truly amazing...but there can only be one winner per category. So get ready, get set, start VOTING...once per category, please! PS - Everyone can vote! ...

The Giant Squids Interviews
Congratulations New Giant Squids!
****"Giant Squid Interviews" is a legacy page**** I am so excited for the new Giant Squids that it just had to come out in this lens! I want to know who all of them are, how they got be Giant Squids -- to learn about the great (and the harrowing) moments in the process -- if they have any tips for others, what their plans are... Let's ask them!

Giant Squids In Their Natural Habitats
Swimming With Giant Squids
While you can never be sure of the results when you get a bunch of really talented people together - you can be sure that those results will be fun and worth your time. This was the case again when a group of Giant Squid lensmasters were asked for pictures of themselves in their new Giant Squid t-shirts. Check them out below - and while you're here check out some of their lenses - you'll be glad you did.

Giant Squid Challenge June 2009
Giant Squid Greeter Challenge September 2009
Are you trying your hand to become a Giant Squid or join the 100 Club in June 2009? Well this is your lucky day because your Giant Squid Organizers and Greeters want to help you succeed! We've created a fun little challenge to get you motivated and part of the great community of lensmasters who want to be Giant Squids! So are you ready? It's as easy as 1-2-3... 1) Pick a Giant Squid Greeter "Team" to join (see teams listed below). 2) Start building NEW lenses and then on May 1st add them to...

A Day in the Life of a Squidoo Community Organizer
Or: what exactly does rms do all day?
I've been a member of the team of Giant Squid Organizers for about a year now and I'm sure some of you must be curious as to what it is we actually do. I've decided to give you all a little peek at what a day looks like for me being one of Squidoo's Giant Squid Organizers. I can't swear that Bonnie's life is as glamorous as mine, but I know we share some important similarities.

Soar Higher - 2011 Goals
My 2011 Goals
When event decorating, I would shudder if a host/hostess didn't have a Plan of Action PRIOR to starting. You can't just jump in and willy-nilly decorate or it will come out looking like a kindergartener's finger painting - a mess. The same holds true for ones' life. If you have a POA or a list of goals, you know specifically what you are working towards. If you have a carefully drawn out plan and follow it, I believe it is that much sweeter when those goals are reached. This lens is to keep...

Spirituality Summer School Lensography
Summer 2009 Giant Squids get to join the Giant Squid Summerschool. This involves weekly challenges, handing in homework, an extra chance at a purple star and 'graduation' for those who complete all the assignments. For an SEO like myself the greatest perk is perhaps simply the guaranteed link back from the lenses where we hand in our homework. Yes, I'm a bit link obsessed. So - I thought, to give my share of links out I'm featuring the homework lenses here, as well as my own homework, and a...

Need Giant Squid Love
Need Some Advice to Attract Giant Squids
I created this lens to feature lenses that I have created that are sitting at 99%.. waiting for that last..LIKE by a Giant Squid to get the 100% Finished Accomplishment. Can you take a look at these and tell me what I should so to get that last like I am looking for?