Your First 10 Minutes of
Pinterest Marketing
By Graphics for Traffic
Learn the basics of
Pinterest marketing in just 10 minutes
Below you’ll find 10 audio lessons to help you understand what Pinterest is, why it’s so good for increasing website traffic, and the basic steps needed to get started with Pinterest marketing.
I’ll also be including 3 Show & Tell bonus videos for lessons that needed a bit of extra setup or would be better presented visually. Make sure you’re on the updates list so you can find out as soon as these are available.
Text versions for each audio and video lesson are included in case you’re like me and prefer to read.
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Table of Contents
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Minute 1
What is Pinterest and why is it so great for content creators?
Why being on Pinterest may be the perfect thing for bringing traffic to your blog, website, or almost any other content.
Minute 2
How to use Pinterest to increase website traffic
The basics of how Pinterest work and how it brings traffic to your site
Minute 3
Why you need a Pinterest for Business account
Having a business account on Pinterest has several advantages over regular, consumer accounts.
Minute 4
How to set up your Pinterest Profile
Having a well optimized Pinterest account will help you attract followers who will be interested in your content.
Show & Tell Bonus
How to verify (or Claim) your website on Pinterest
This video tutorial shows you how to verify your WordPress website with Pinterest.
For Squarespace, simply connect a Pinterest account that has your Squarespace domain name added in the website box.
Minute 5
What to use as Pinterest board names
Don’t get creative when naming your Pinterest boards if you want people to be able to find them.
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Minute 6
3 Reasons why you need Pinterest Rich Pins
Rich Pins give you a distinct advantage on Pinterest. Find out what they are in this episode.
Show & Tell Bonus
How to enable Rich Pins on Pinterest
There are some thing you need to have in place before you can properly enable Rich Pins. This video tutorial will show you what and how to add them to your WordPress site.
Good news, Squarespace users. All you need to do is visit the Rich Pins validator to make sure Rich Pins are turned on. If not, follow the last part of this tutorial.
Minute 7
What Pinterest SEO is, why its important, and how to get started
SEO is important for any platform that relies on helping people find things through search results, including Pinterest.
Minute 8
The essentials of creating graphics for Pinterest
Create optimized images for Pinterest with these tips, perfect for non-designers.
Show & Tell Bonus
Graphics design for Pinterest
There are some thing you need to have in place before you can properly enable Rich Pins. This video tutorial will show you what and how to add them to your WordPress site.
Good news, Squarespace users. All you need to do is visit the Rich Pins validator to make sure Rich Pins are turned on. If not, follow the last part of this tutorial.
Minute 9
Grow your Pinterest account by remaining consistent
Gain more Pinterest followers and work on building traffic from Pinterest daily with these tips.
Minute 10
3 Rules of Pinterest marketing for beginners
Remember these three things when you’re working on your Pinterest marketing.
The next steps
Yay, you’re done! You officially know the basics of what it takes to start driving website traffic with Pinterest. Here’s what you need to do next.
1. Make sure you're on my updates list
You’ll receive more 60-second tips each week through new episodes of Graphics for Traffic in 60 Seconds. I’ll be sending you an ebook version of everything on this page as well so you can read everything offline or print it out.
You also get 5 of my BIGGEST TIPS for Pinterest marketing sent straight to your inbox over the next 5 days:
- 3 things that will hurt your reach on Pinterest
- 3 big mistakes people often make with Pinterest marketing
- 4 tools for Pinterest graphics that no one’s talking about
- 4 ways to create multiple Pins for one link
- The most effective way to Save new Pin
2. Check out my Pinterest marketing ebook
The Timesaver’s Handbook to Efficient Pinterest Marketing is a 49-page ebook with all my best tips for saving time on Pinterest and content creation in general.
Pinterest tasks do take quite a bit of time if you don’t manage your time well or don’t know what tools and resources are out there to help you. This guide can help!
3. Get on the wait list for upcoming course beta tests
This is your chance your get more in-depth information about Pinterest marketing plus group coaching in exchange for your honest feedback.
There’s no required upfront cost, but you will need to apply. Make sure you’re on the wait list to be the first to know when applications are open.
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