Wacky Writing Collection 1-19-2014 on Bubblews

Recently I read that it is fine to have a copy of your Bubblews posts to your personal blog posts. This comes straight from the BubblewsHelpDesk page. This is an answer that was actually replied back to a Bubbler (member). I wrote eight questions there with no answer. I also send an email to bubblews.helpdesk@gmail.com with the same questions and no answer. We are told that if we have questions to contact BubblewsHelpDesk instead of listening to rumors of what the rules are. I am assuming that there just isn't enough time and eventually my questions will be answered. I did mention in the email that I would make a Bubble (post) about the answer to the questions.

This post is somewhat of a copy of Wacky Writing Collection 1-19-2014 shown on Bubblews. It is a collection of writing for the week prior to that date. The reason that it is placed here is because of one of the rumors that Bubblers are not allowed to have too many internal links to posts. Though not where does it state that in the rules.

But I would like to make sure that I get paid, so until the rumors become fact, those links will be placed here. If you are not familiar with Bubblews it is a combination blog and article social network where you can write about nearly anything and get paid for views, comments and likes on your post. Presently for me, it is paying better then any social network. Free to join, so give it a try. Join the Bubblews community and start making money by clicking on here.

Here is my breakdown according to their categories of posts of seven days to January 12-18, 2014. The links below will take you to each post.

Personal, Journal and Random

Sunday is Coming to an End

What I Did Over the Weekend

Bringing Home the Bacon No More

Ramblings of Sandyspider 1-16-2014

End of the Evening Where is my Sleeping Chair?

My Masterpiece Oil Painting

Food

Smothered Burritos at a Mexican Restaurant

Art

Do You Know About Bubblews and Zazzle Day?

Science and Journal (Weather)

Calm before the Snowstorm

Snow Covered Hump Day

Business and Random (Social Networking)

Snow Falling on My Bubblews and Squidoo Day

What are the Traits of a Big Online Earner for Social Earning Sites?

After the Squidoo Lens Update I Murdered my Blog

Tech (Education)

Advantages of an Online Degree

Disadvantages of an Online College Degree

Trending (Many are doing this or watching this)

Is Swagbucks Right For Me?

Why the Popular Trend of Vomit Scenes in Film?

News

Are Pilots Relying Too Much On Autopilot?

Photo is Halloween Monster Friends Pillow by Sandyspider on Zazzle Why the monster? Bubblews is addictive and if you don't get of it, then you turn into a monster.

The Key to Earning Money on Squidoo

I started earning money as opposed to getting some pocket change as my Nana would call it when I realized what niche actually meant. I used to think okay I’ll write about the eighties that will be my niche…….. a niche is a much narrower idea than that which I refer to as a theme.

My first real niche lens was about one product only – Bonnie (our super Rocket Mom – it was for a Rocket Mom’s assignment) called it a super, super niche lens.

What happened? It started making sales! I had such a super niche as not only was I focused on one product I was marketing it at a particular color of that product so that when people searched for it they were ready to buy.

Writing niche lenses is where the keyword research side of the debate sometimes comes unstuck. This particular lens was written with no keyword research as I hadn’t really understood how to do that side of things at that time and yet it worked. If I had done my keyword research instead of following my instincts and writing about something I wanted that was very specific then I probably wouldn’t have done the lens at all.

Why? There were less than 100 searches made per month for my main long tail keyword, I would get about 10 visits per week, but the majority of them were buying off of the lens whereas another lens of mine was pulling in 1000s of visitors per month, but not buying a thing!

Am I saying not to do keyword research?

Absolutely not! However, sometimes you need to ask yourself whether you need to get a lot of traffic with every keyword or whether you can convert over 50% of the traffic you will get.

My niche a/c has 33 lenses in it at the moment and this week it’s gotten 469 visits in total which averages out to 14 visits per lens – not a lot. However, my amazon a/c has made 5 sales of the product this week and I’ve got 2 sales on my dashboard for the week along with 3 ebay sales that aren’t showing up in the $$ column yet. It’s not enough to live on (yet!), but I have only had this niche a/c for 8 months and with life getting in the way I haven’t been as active with it as I had planned.

This niche has so much competition for the high traffic keywords that I’m deliberately trying to target lower traffic and more niche keywords for the lenses and then using Featured Lenses to try and draw traffic to a couple of high competition lenses. It’s slowly working and if I spent more time I’m sure it would work really well.

A great example of using your keyword research wisely is to make sure you’re targeting the word/phrase that people are actually typing in to Google and not what you would call it, this is especially important when doing a lens on a single product. For example when I was researching a Lego set that I wanted to write about the actual set name only showed double digits traffic for the month when the Lego product number showed a few hundred – at other times this is the reverse.

My advice today is to make sure you write super niche lenses and link them to a niche lens ie if you want to write about Bruce Springsteen’s music make that your niche lens that ties your super niche lenses together……..make super niche lenses on each individual album. By the way this is just an example I haven’t found music lenses to be the most profitable although they are fun to write.

Research your keywords to make sure that you’re using the best possible ones for your lens, but make your own decision over how much traffic you need to target. If it’s the type of keywords that you would type in when you were merely looking for information then you’re best to aim for a lot of traffic, but if you feel they are ‘buying’ keywords then you actually do not necessarily need a lot of traffic.

Sermon over! If you’d like to find out more about earning money on Squidoo then I’ve written some lenses to help you out so pop over to How to Earn Money on Squidoo.

Today's blog guest is lou16 on Squidoo. Thank you for your contribution.

Will My Traffic Be Lost to the Ever Evolving Squidoo

My 3-year anniversary is coming up on Squidoo, I joined on July 4, 2008. This is an easy date to remember, since Americans celebrate Independence Day on that particular day in July.

Squidoo has evolved more than any social network that I know.

When I first joined, Squidoo had groups. It took me about a year to discover this. I joined every group that I could, hopping to bring more traffic to my lenses (articles). I even listed these groups on my lenses for backlinking. Those groups have dissolved since then.

Moving modules on Squidoo was a little difficult to do. A vast improvement has been made since that time.

Many other changes that I liked and didn't like. One of the latest, which we have now been given a little more time to fix is the page breaks. I believe firmly in the KILL system. Keep It Long and Lengthy. I found these page breaks very helpful to some of my lenses.

I have fixed a number of my lenses on the page break thing. This one took me more than week to finish and I wanted to publish my new lenses all at the same time.

Why?

Because they all tied into one another with my Internet Addiction lens, which I broke down to 5 additional lenses. Theses are the lenses plus the new and improved Internet Addiction lens. Please, please visit and add to the plexos.

Are You an Internet Addict?
Blogging and RSS Addiction
Addiction of Facebook and Other Social Networking
Websites and Internet Addiction
Shopping Online Addiction
YouTube Addiction

Now I am wondering if all this work is worth it. Hardly anyone so far has been to these new lenses. The Squidteam has made it harder yet to get traffic. Custom bios, fan club and Squidcast were taken away a few days ago.

What is a Squidooer to do?




Note: At the moment this lens still has page breaks on it. I still don't know what to do with it. Sandyspider on Squidoo.

Inspired Charlie Sheen T-Shirts and RocketMom

These are my two latest articles on Squidoo. The first one is my latest on funny t-shirts from one funny actor who may be having a meltdown.

The online print on demand world of Zazzle and CafePress has gone wild with Charlie Sheen inspired quotes. Amazon and other shopping sites have gotten in on the bandwagon. He was fired Two and a Half Men. It is sad to say goodbye to this show that first aired in 2002. Nevertheless, no one can take Sheen's place. See the funny t-shirts inspired by Sheen on Inspired Charlie Sheen T-Shirts.

Second article is a compilation lens about the articles written for for Session 12 of RocketMoms. This is also a main lens that will used for future lensographies of my RocketMom lens.

The first time I saw a RocketMoms lens was from lensmaster OhMe. How did she get that? It looked so different and unique than all the other type of lens templates.

Through her, I discovered RocketMoms and joined with the Second Session. Since then I have participated in all sessions except a couple during the summer of 2010. Read more about this on RocketMom Sandyspider.

Profile on Google

Just added a profile on Google http://www.google.com/profiles/sandyswebnetwork

Let me know if it shows up.

Catching Up with Lenses

Some many lenses have been made since this blog update. Here are the latest lenses that haven’t been added here. Even non-Squidooers are welcome to sign the guestbook. But it you happen to stumble upon this and not a Squidoo member, then there is no better time to sign up. Squidoo is the best place to promote your, business, Zazzle, write and be heard. Best of all it is free to join. Be part of Squidoo Here!

Internet Activity Tee Shirts

T-shirts or tee shirts, which ever way you prefer to call them are the most popular apparel worn by people of all ages. Even your pet can wear a t-shirt.

It is so easy to become lost on the internet with the Social Networking, chat rooms, etc.

Internet ADHD by Sandyspider
Get tees on zazzle.com

Click Here to See This Funny Lens!

Name That Flower

Orange Upside Down Flowers by Sandyspider

This is where you can tell me the names of the flowers shown on this lens. I have taken pictures and collected many different types of flowers. Some I actually do know their names, like the tulips in my yard, our hibiscus, roses, and the neighbor's lilacs. In general I am bad with flower names. Join me here on this "name that flower' game article.

Look at the many different flowers on Sandyspider Gifts: All Occasion Flowers and Botanical Gardens you will see the product names as "Yellow and Purple Flowers" or "Yellow and Red Stripe Flowers". Most of these I have seen all my life. Going through Green Bay Botanical Garden, the camera snap away, but I failed to write down any names.

Click Here to Read More!

Collection of Six Patriot T-Shirts

Fallen But Not Forgotten by Sandyspider
See more Memorial T-Shirts

T-shirts for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any time of year to show your patriot support can be found custom made from a print on demand store like Zazzle.

Many shirts from Sandyspider Gifts are vintage design, dating back to 1908. Though modern t-shirts are found as well, including the patriot shirts to other designs.

Zazzle is the best online store to customize any type of t-shirt. A ladies t-shirt shown here can be ordered for a baby, kid or mens t-shirt. Several different styles to chose from too, even hoodies. T-shirts on this page can be found on
Patriotic and Fireworks - T shirts product line from sandyspider.

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Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping in Michigan - Click Here to Read About It

Where to stay when visiting Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Michigan? If you are adventurous and love camping like we do, the best place to stay at is Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, located in just outside of Mackinaw City. This campground is rated as Michigan's number one tourist destination to stay and have fun at. Read more by clicking on the link above and see how we stayed in a cardboard cabin.

RocketMoms Session 7 With Sandyspider

Here we go with another round of RocketMoms for Session 7 with the talented group of women on Squidoo who happen to be moms and making a living online. Read the collection of lenses made for this challenge.

RocketMoms Gone Wild by Sandyspider
Get a ceramic mug on zazzle

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Cheryl Paton: Talented Artist - Click Here to Read More

Having the privilege of knowing Cheryl Paton through Squidoo and the RocketMoms, she is a talented writer, artist and Zazzler.

In May 2010, talented artist Cheryl Paton (aka CreativeArtist on Squidoo) posted a portrait offer in RocketMoms for the first three people to respond to her request.

See the portrait that Cheryl made of our daughter on this page with the link above.

Necktie Gifts

Neckties come in all different colors and designs. Online print on demand, custom made ties such as Zazzle, can show off the wild man or go for a more traditional look.

We have become a more casual society. Ties are not always the requirement to wear to work or business meetings. But neckties are still around for the fashion conscious man and sometimes women.

Flowers of Botanical Gardens Blue Pattern by Sandyspider
Design ties at Zazzle

Read More Here!

Patriotic and Fireworks Gifts

In the sprit of patriotism, we often buy products with the American flag on the gifts and cards, mugs, hats, mousepads, keychains, buttons and refrigerator magnets. On Zazzle many other countries proudly display products with their countries flag to show their patriotism.

We celebrate holidays with fireworks. In the US, we have New Years Eve, Memorial Day and Independence Day. England, Australia and China are just a few of the countries around the world who celebrate holidays with fireworks display.

Celebrate American Flag by Sandyspider
View other American flag Bags

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Please be considerate and do not copy any of these pictures. They are all copyrighted and have a digital thumb print on file.

Swallowed by a Foot Part III

How would you like your own picture in a foot like this. All you have to do is Join Tagfoot Add me as a friend, sandyspiderbite. Then go to my pics and leave a comment and foot the picture that you see here. Tell me which color (red or yellow) that you would like and I will create one for you.

I would like to welcome Luvmyludwig and rbailey83 (my referral) as the newest members to Tagfoot. Besides tagfoot these two share the usual sites that most Squidoo members share. Like Twitter


Luvmyludwig also shares Digg and My Space although I haven't been that active on My Space. But that can change. luvmyludwig has now been Swallowed by a foot. If you would like to add to the list leave a comment below.


I joined rbailey83 on his Squidoo group Squidoo Circle of Friends

From there I joined his lens ranking sites, which I shared with my tagfoot friends.Squidrank and Squidoo Circle of Friends Group Directory Leave a comment if you like.


siddharthsingh also shares Tagfoot with me. If you would like to add to the list leave a comment below.


laniann also shares Tagfoot with me. If you would like to add to the list leave a comment below.


Lisabrkr also shares Tagfoot with me and YouTube. If you would like to add to the list leave a comment below.
http://www.youtube.com/sandyspiderbite


Sites that wwkeen and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.

Sites that nochipra and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know. Leave a comment and join my fan club if you like.

Swallowed by a Foot

I tried to capture it and spin it in my web.
But it was much bigger and stronger than me.

I felt defeated, empowered and trapped,
Swallowed in the stomach of the foot,
As you can see.


How would you like your own picture in a foot like this. All you have to do is Join Tagfoot Add me as a friend, sandyspiderbite. Then go to my pics and leave a comment and foot the picture that you see here. Tell me which color (red or yellow) that you would like and I will create one for you.

If you are a Tagfoot member and came here to get your picture, just right click and hit save as. If you like my blog, I would love you to join as a fan!


Sites that Quesea and I have in common: (These are my links, but if Quesea can join my fan club or leave a comment with any of his links.)
Tagfoot
Squidoo
Big Crumbs
Twitter
And other bookmarking links that are associated through Squidoo.com


Sites that flipflopnana and I have in common: are the same as Quesea, minus Big Crumbs. But if flipflopnana knows more sites that we are connected, leave me a comment with any of your links. Join my fan club if you like.


Sites that cappuccino136 and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that funride and I share are Tagfoot. Let me know if you would like to add to this. To answer your question on "What does it feel like to be in a red foot?" Well, you will just have to experience that yourself.


Sites that Jacqueline and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that Poddys and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that jaguarjulie and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that topstuff and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that sandys5324 and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that rewards4life and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that ping and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that uninvitedwriter and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that Gandree and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that thepinkbookworm and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.


Sites that Andypo and I share are Squidoo, Tagfoot and Zazzle. If you know any more sites let me know.



Sites that Lien and I share are Squidoo and Tagfoot. If you know any more sites let me know.