How To Make A Little Extra With Pinterest

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If you are looking for a way to make some extra money, you may want to consider using Pinterest. This popular social media platform can be a great way to generate income, if you know how to do it correctly. Here are 5 things you should know about making money on Pinterest:

1. You Can Make Money By Promoting Products

If you have a large following on Pinterest, you can sign up for affiliate programs with various companies and start sharing links to their products. When someone clicks on your link and makes a purchase, you will earn a commission.

This is a great way to monetize your Pinterest following, and it can be quite profitable if you have a lot of engaged followers.

To get started, simply sign up for an affiliate program with a company that sells products that would be of interest to your audience. Then, start sharing links to the products on your Pinterest boards.

Make sure to include attractive images and compelling descriptions to encourage people to click through to the product page. And be sure to track your results so you can see which products are generating the most sales.

By promoting products on Pinterest, you can earn a commission on every sale that you generate. So if you have a large and engaged following, this can be a great way to make money from your account.

2. You Can Also Make Money By Selling Your Own Products

If you have your own products to sell, you can also use Pinterest as a platform to promote and sell them. You can create product pins that link back to your website or online store. This is a great way to drive traffic to your site and make sales.

With over 250 million monthly active users, Pinterest is a powerful platform that businesses should be utilizing to reach their target audiences. If you’re not already using Pinterest for business, now is the time to start!

3. You Can Use Pinterest To Drive Traffic To Your Blog

If you have a blog, you can use Pinterest to drive traffic to it. By creating pins that link back to your blog posts, you can get more people to click through and read your content. This can lead to more pageviews and potentially more income from advertising or affiliate sales.

To get started, simply create some pins that link back to your blog posts. Be sure to include a compelling image and an interesting title so that people will want to click on your pin. Then, share your pins on Pinterest and other social media sites to get the word out.

With a little effort, you can use Pinterest to drive traffic to your blog and generate more income. So why not give it a try? You might be surprised at the results, I know I am:)

4. You Need To Be Active On The Platform

To be successful at making money on Pinterest, you need to be active on the platform. This means creating high-quality pins that are relevant to your niche and sharing them regularly. The more active you are, the more likely people are to see your pins and click through to your website or blog.

One of the best ways to ensure that your pins are high quality is to use rich media, such as images and infographics. Pins with images tend to get more engagement than those without, so make sure to include plenty of visuals in your pins.

In addition, try to share original content as much as possible. If you can create pins that offer something unique, you’ll be more likely to stand out from the rest.

If you want to make money on Pinterest, you need to be active and share high-quality content regularly. By doing so, you’ll attract more followers and potential customers to your website or blog.

5. You Can Outsource Pin Creation

If you don't have the time to create pins yourself, there's no need to worry. There are plenty of talented freelance designers and marketers who would be happy to create pins for you. This can save you a lot of time and allow you to focus on other aspects of your business.

Outsourcing your pin creation can be a great way to ensure that your Pinterest marketing is on point. With so many talented professionals out there, you're sure to find someone who can create high-quality pins that will help you achieve your business goals.

Get Pinning!

If you are looking for a way to make some extra money, Pinterest can be a great option. By promoting products, selling your own products, or driving traffic to your blog, you can generate income from this popular social media platform. Just be sure to be active and share high-quality content to be successful.

Happy Pinning People!


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I'll definitely keep this in mind, mate, when and if I pursue Pinterest! An excellent resource here, Mark!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff👍

You're welcome, Mark, and thank YOU, mate!😎👍

Thank you for sharing, Pinterest is a great platform for marketing most niche sites. When using it, I have great success with my food blogs and beauty blogs, not so much with my "make money" blogs.

Thanks for the fabulous information!

Thats a great point Maria. I must admit I get a lot more from it on my dog & coffee websites than I do on my MMO.

I use Pinterest to try and drive traffic to my site. I have gotten some extra traffic that way, but I need to be creating pins more regularly. That might help.


Thanks, Mark

Barbara

Its definitely is something you need to make a habit Barbara. I make a pin for every post i do across all my websites🙂

I need to do that.

Barbara

Just joined yesterday, Mark
Will be taking all your advice
Thank you

It really is a little gem once you get going Simone🙂

That's my plan today, Mark
I need to get myself really familiar ;)

I know you will Simone👍

Absolutely :)

Thanks mate some great ideas and the most important one is being active on Pinterest.

Enjoy other rest of your day Mark

Andre

Thats the big one Andre, and really applies to all social media channels you decide to use👍 Hope youre having a good week mate🍻

So true Mark and yes all social media channels plus our website as well.

Week has been good thanks

Andre

Good to hear mate.

thanks Mate hope all is well with you

Andre

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