Squidoo

About five months ago I bumped into an online tool called Squidoo. It is a knowledge networking site that gives money to charity. You have heard of social networking…. Now be introduced to knowledge networking. This is a place where you share what you know and allow others to connect with that information through a networking platform.

Squidoo makes money from ads and affiliate links. 5% of what they earn, right off the top, goes to charity. 45% they keep to cover overhead and stuff. That leaves 50%. That goes to charity or to the creator of the page. That decision is up to the creator.

I share this with you for two reasons.

First, I find it interesting that when Seth Godin and his team were putting together this resource that they built donations to charities into the business model. From the beginning they did not intend on keeping all the money, but rather chose a model by which they could invest in organizations that are making a difference.

I think this speaks to an underlying trend that is emerging in today’s culture. More and more people are looking for ways they can build outlets for love into what they do naturally.

Second, this is an easy way to live love. Go make a page today around whatever subject you are most knowledgeable about. You can make a lens about anything. It’s easy, it’s free, and by sharing what you know you can make a difference in someone’s life.

I started a page five months ago on Homelessness In Atlanta. Since the time my site has climbed to #7 in it’s category and has donated several dollars to charity.

I hope you will join me in the world of Squidoo.