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Make your Squidoo Lens More Attractive by Using Maps

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by tankard, Feb 26, 2009.

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    Hi folks,

    The myth goes that you cannot embed a map into your Squidoo lens unless it is a US location. I'll show you that you can.

    Look at the attachment.

    • Open your workshop.
    • Open maps.google.com in another tab and find the location you need. Click "Send" near the top right corner. In the long sequence of yadda yadda you will find this bit that looks something like &sspn=48.374125,64.072266
    • Copy the numbers only and put a space after the comma as you paste it into your lens.
    • Add a map module to your lens. In the field where it asks for an address, you indicate the longitude and latitude separated with comma AND a space.
    • If you want to display "view larger map" link, go back to the maps.google and grab the iframe from sharing options ("Link" near top right corner).
    • Paste the iframe into the "Give your module a description" field. Squidoo will strip unwanted parts and leave a neat link that your visitors can use. If you don't want this, leave that field empty.
    • Leave the radio button to "basic" feature.
    • Now click on Display Options tab and choose whether you will display it as a satellite image or a map.

    That's it, enjoy!

    If you wanna see this trick in action, go to tinyurl.com/dc4ezv
    Yeah, and don't forget to fave it if you like the lens and drop me a line or two :D

    Well, I hope you'll appreciate this. Let me know how you're getting on.
     

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    tankard, Feb 26, 2009 IP
  2. Squidoodle

    Squidoodle Peon

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    #2
    Many Thanks Tankard :)
     
    Squidoodle, Feb 26, 2009 IP
  3. tankard

    tankard Well-Known Member

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    My pleasure!
     
    tankard, Feb 26, 2009 IP
  4. Cryogenius

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    #4
    Nice tip - I'll be sure to pass this on to anyone who asks.

    (You might want post this to 'Tricks of the Trade' on the SquidU forum too)
     
    Cryogenius, Feb 26, 2009 IP
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    #5
    good stuff! thanks for the info man
     
    GhostDragon, Feb 26, 2009 IP
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    teo123 Banned

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    #6
    Good tip -- gracias.
     
    teo123, Feb 26, 2009 IP
  7. tankard

    tankard Well-Known Member

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    Thanks everyone for responses and reps! :D

    Yeah, that's a good idea!
     
    tankard, Feb 27, 2009 IP
  8. Squidoodle

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    Just out of interest, how long have you been using squidoo Tankard?
     
    Squidoodle, Feb 27, 2009 IP
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    chama7777 Banned

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    #9
    just when I was about to start squidoo marketing
     
    chama7777, Feb 27, 2009 IP
  10. tankard

    tankard Well-Known Member

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    Not too long. A couple of months, but I only recently started to be an active squid. I think it is not an extremely big thing, although, I have sold a couple of products through Squidoo and it's been a lot of fun (plus some nice backlinks). So, I'm hooked and I'll probably keep cooking up more lenses. What about you, Squidoodle?
     
    tankard, Feb 27, 2009 IP
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    camplin Banned

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    Great Tips. Going to add to my squidoo lenses.
     
    camplin, Feb 27, 2009 IP
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    elitesystem Well-Known Member

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    Good useful tip, i didnt realize that squidoo introduced the gmap till few days ago.. i can see lots of sweet modules poppin up ;)
     
    elitesystem, Mar 5, 2009 IP