MARKETINGMonths to result

Squidoo

Empowering fans

Problem it solves

weak market positioning

Best for

Businesses with a strong online presence

Not ideal for

Companies with limited online engagement

Overview

Why this framework exists

Squidoo is a platform that enables people to create and share content about products, services, and ideas that matter to them. It's designed to make it easy for fans to build a page that highlights the best of what a business has to offer. Squidoo pages, called lenses, contain links to various resources and can be used to drive traffic and increase online exposure.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Empower your fans to speak up and spread the word
  2. Create a platform for user-generated content
  3. Make it easy for fans to build a page that highlights the best of what you have to offer

Steps

3 steps
  1. Create a Squidoo lens
    Build a page that highlights the best of what your business has to offer, including links to products, services, and ideas that matter to your fans.
    Pro tipMake sure to include a variety of links and resources to make your lens valuable and informative
    WarningDon't try to manipulate or control the conversation, let your fans speak up and share their thoughts
  2. Encourage fans to build lenses
    Invite your fans to create their own lenses, sharing their experiences and opinions about your products or services.
    Pro tipProvide incentives, such as rewards or recognition, to encourage fans to participate
    WarningDon't expect immediate results, building a community takes time and effort
  3. Amplify the happiest fans
    Make the tools available for your fans to share their experiences and opinions, and amplify their voices to reach a wider audience.
    Pro tipUse social media and other channels to promote your fans' lenses and encourage others to participate
    WarningDon't try to control the narrative, let your fans speak up and share their thoughts

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Examples

2 cases
L.L. Bean

L.L. Bean could create a Squidoo lens about dressing kids for winter, including links to relevant products and services.

OutcomeIncreased online exposure and engagement with fans
Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart could create a Squidoo lens about cookies, including links to relevant recipes and products.

OutcomeIncreased online exposure and engagement with fans

Common mistakes

2 traps
Manipulating the conversation
Trying to control or manipulate the conversation can lead to a lack of authenticity and trust among fans
Not providing value
Not providing value or incentives for fans to participate can lead to a lack of engagement and participation

Origin story

How this framework came to be

Seth Godin created Squidoo as a platform for user-generated content, recognizing the power of social media and the importance of empowering fans to speak up and spread the word.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Flipping the Funnel
Seth Godin · 2006
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