Since I did the post on the new sidebar widget I’ve had a few people tell me they can’t see it. This is especially true from people who are going through the Squidoo Christmas Cash Video Series and can see it on the video that outlines this step, but can’t see it on their lens page.
Well, here’s the answer:
One of the video series students sent in a report to Squidoo about this, and got an answer back. (Yay Squidoo). Apparently you don’t have access to the sidebar widgets until you have published 3 lenses (and they are live on Squidoo ~ not a WIP) When you have those three live then the sidebar widget will become available on those three as well as any new lenses you do.
So if you can’t see the manage widgets area ~ no worries, just make a few more lenses. 
** This is a good example of why you CAN’T let little things like not seeing what I see slow you down. If something’s not exactly the same just work through it and move on. If you spent a whole day trying to figure out why the manage sidebar widgets thing didn’t show up for you it would seriously have been WASTED time ~ if you had just kept going, built a couple more lenses you would have opened it yourself.
This is not a science. In fact, it could be called an art. Don’t let little things get you stuck. If you keep finding yourself stuck why not join the KISS Club ~ we’ve got a LOT of squidoo folks and we’re helping each other get through it and keep taking action.
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Jackie,
You are so helpful in giving out advice freely. I think I will have to check out the KISS forum. It seems like you are offering a lot for the price.
Jackie is the KISS Club a forum? Individual coaching? I’m thinking of hopping over here and canceling my membership at SSWT, as it doesn’t seem as helpful as it used to.
Lisa @ Strathwood Fire Pit´s last blog ..Strathwood Fire Pit updated Fri Aug 13 2010 10-51 am CDT
It is a forum, and I am there a lot giving one on one feedback. It’s been really good for people so far. It’s a very friendly community where people help each other out. You can set up a thread for yourself in the area you’re working on and I’ll help you in any way I can. It’s the only place I’m doing one on one now just so you know.
Not only is Jackie there giving one on one help, there are several other members that have expertise in various aspects of IM that are all willing to lend a hand. In just a couple weeks I’ve learned some really excellent things there.
I’m also working so much harder/smarter now that I’ve got people to talk to and keep me accountable!
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