Mike, I really appreciate that seriously. That means a lot coming from you.

It’s been a huge learning curve, but yeah… no fluff, no big budget, just testing, failing, and figuring out what actually connects with people. Pinterest surprised me with how much potential it had once I stopped overthinking every post and just focused on creating scroll-stoppers with purpose.

Sounds like you’re already on the right track and if you do jump into ads, check out the training the coaches put out . i have only tested a few and well it was a waste of money when you're not sure. like me

I’ll definitely keep the updates coming and I’m looking forward to seeing what you build with it too!

Shawn

Thanks, Shawn — that insight really landed.

It’s clear you’ve been hands-on and intentional, and that’s inspiring. I’ll be sure to look into the coach training before running any ads — appreciate the heads-up.

Can’t wait to see where you take things next.

– Mike

Thanks Bob, I really appreciate that! Funny enough, I only started using Pinterest about 6 months ago and that first month? I had no clue what I was doing. 😅

But once I started learning how to actually use it as a real traffic tool, it started to make a lot more sense. You’re right there really is a right and wrong way to approach it.

Shawn

Shawn, when I'm ready, perhaps I call follow in your footsteps and use you as a guide.

Bob

Thank you so much, Sonia! For the longest time and honestly still now I try to schedule what I can, and then post extra things as they pop into my head. So it’s definitely a mix of planned and spontaneous.

That first ad spend I ran was for a book promo. It did bring some sales and reach, but not quite what I was expecting it was helpful, but it was really the organic posting that kept things going afterward. So to answer your first question, the ad helped boost visibility, but the consistent manual pinning made the biggest difference long-term.

During that most focused stretch (May to June), I aimed for about 3–4 pins a day. I’d schedule a few on the weekend and manually post others during the week depending on what was trending or what new content I had. So it wasn’t rigid, but there was a rhythm to it.

Right now, I’m running two more Pinterest ads and I’m planning to test an Amazon ad next month for my books. I’ve got three Pinterest accounts: this one for Bigfoot, one for survival, and another for affiliate/online biz. The other two are slow starters, but they’re coming along just testing and tweaking as I go.

I really appreciate your message It means a lot! Let me know if you go for another Pinterest sprint soon. I’ll be cheering for you too! 👣📌☕️

Shawn

Thanks for the detailed reply, Shawn! I love that you combine scheduling with spontaneous posts—it actually sounds like the perfect way to keep things both strategic and fun. I think that’s exactly what I need to aim for: a bit of structure, but room for inspiration to strike (and life to happen).

Really appreciate the honest feedback about the ads, too. I’ve always wondered if that initial spend makes a real dent or just a blip, so it’s good to know the organic side matters so much for the long game.

Three to four pins a day during your most focused month is impressive, especially with a mix of fresh content and what’s trending. That helps give me a realistic target—now to get myself into a “rhythm” instead of those big, irregular bursts!

I’ll definitely let you know when I do my next Pinterest sprint (it’s coming—I feel inspired again after reading your story!). And good luck with your new ad campaigns and all three accounts. You’ve got this! 👣📌

Thanks again for the support and sharing your process. Coffee cheers from Quebec! ☕️

Sonia

Hey Sonia

Just catching up now but really appreciate this reply. You nailed it with structure plus space for life to happen. That’s exactly how I try to run things too. Some days it’s all strategy, some days it’s just coffee and chaos

The ads helped a bit early on but the real growth came from organic. Showing up, testing things, seeing what sticks

Glad to hear you’re feeling inspired again. Can’t wait to see your next Pinterest sprint. Sending coffee cheers from Alberta

Shawn

Thanks so much, Chezstar! That short burst from paid ads was eye-opening definitely gave me some new ideas for testing. But yeah, the steady organic growth has really surprised me too, especially on the days I don’t even post. Pinterest has been a quiet powerhouse for sure. Appreciate you taking the time to read it!
Shawn

Thanks MrDon, appreciate that, and great questions!

For a while, I was scheduling 3 to 4 pins a day on both Pinterest and Facebook all with individual modifications. It worked great for traction. But now that I’m back on shift, it’s down to 1 or 2 a day and some days I miss posting completely. Funny enough though, I still get clicks and saves even without posting… working on a new theory around that, haha.

I still make all my pins manually haven’t tried bulk creation yet. My best advice? Watch the classes from Jay and Vitaliy. That’s what got me going. I watched a few, added my own spin, and the results started showing.

Here are two great series to check out:

👉 Canva for Pinterest 👉 Class 1: Introduction to Canva and it's incredible benefits. Let me know how your Pinterest strategy shapes up would love to compare notes down the road!

Shawn

Interesting, thank you.

Absolutely, Neal Pinterest is one of those platforms that really opens up once you start using it. I’m just sharing what’s worked for me so far, but honestly, the real gold is in the training from guys like Jay and Vitaliy.

Check out this class to get started it’s a great beginner-friendly intro to Pinterest:

👉 A Beginners Guide to Pinterest And here’s another powerhouse class series that shows you how to build pins, videos, and infographics using Canva:

👉 Using Canva to make Pinterest Pin images, videos and infographics. Follow their steps, be yourself, and before you know it, you’ll be pulling in strong numbers too. I’m still learning how to convert those numbers into actual results but these two have laid out the blueprint.

Personally, I like to mash both of their styles together, then put my own spin on it. Everything I’ve done so far has been a big test so take my stuff with a grain of salt. But if there’s one thing I can say for sure, it’s that their classes work. I’m even going back now and rewatching everything on the new platform to catch what I missed the first time.

You've got this and you've got backup. Let’s build it!
Shawn

Thanks again. Those are some good videos. I see what you mean I am going to see what happens. Thanks again. I will let you know what happens.

Absolutely, Marija, I felt the same way at first. Pinterest can seem overly polished, but what really works is being real and staying consistent. I didn’t have some master strategy I just started posting what felt honest and true to my niche. Most of those results came from tiny ad spend and mostly organic reach.

It’s all about believing in yourself. When you do that, it gives others the permission to believe in you too. That’s where it starts. The rest? It falls into place. just be you.

Shawn

Totally get that, Monse I was the same way at first. But honestly, starting on Pinterest was one of the best things I could’ve done. Now I’ve got 3 accounts on there, but none are hitting like this one… that’s the power of finding the right niche!
Shawn

I'm looking forward to testing i it too

Absolutely, IChapman! This is just from posting pins no reels yet. I’m still working on setting up the Pinterest store too. Still learning that part, but man, Pinterest is a big beast! Once you start tapping into its full potential, it gets exciting fast. Keep going!
shawn

Absolutely Jeramy go get it my friend! 🔥 Pinterest is a goldmine if you stay consistent and bring your own unique style. Can’t wait to see what you build you’ve got this! 💪
Shawn