How does Pinterest work?

Before you start using Pinterest it's helpful if you're aware of some of the common terminology. Don't worry about trying to remember it all at this stage. This is just a brief overview, so that when you open your account and start using Pinterest you'll have a clearer idea of what to do,

1. A Pin

2. Pinboard

It is up to you to choose the title of your themes. If possible use a key word. 'Positive thinking techniques is a keyword associated with my niche - which is confidence coaching.

3. Pinning

4. Repin

5. Pin IT Button

Pins that are added to your boards using the Pin It button link back to the site that they've come from.

You can either download the Pin It button fromPinterest or you can download a wordpress plugin.

6. Pinner

Anyone who shares their pins is a 'Pinner' (or user)

What next?

Before you proceed to open your account there's one more question you'll probably want answered. What do you pin.?

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Deezdz Premium
Just gave this a "Big Like"! I'm about to sign up for my Pinterest account and this tutorial has been a help.
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BIS Premium
Thanks Dee
I think Pinterest will really work for the type of stuff you do.
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ECAffiliates Premium
I have watched Jay's Wabinar, decided needed a little more information. You truly do have lots of knowledge. Thanks for the great Tutorial.
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BIS Premium
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you find it useful.
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ToddT182 Premium
An excellent walk through, I'd signed up awhile ago but hadn't paid much attention to it. Well after learning the full process in this tutorial, I could see I've been ignoring an awesome resource. As usual thank you so much for helping me to see it.
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BIS Premium
Thanks Todd. Let me know when you have time and want to start using it. As so many users on Pinterest are women it may be an ideal medium to promote some of your stuff.
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jatdebeaune Premium
Thanks for this. It is exactly what I need. I have put off getting involved because it represented one more thing to learn, and I'm so busy. Maybe I was growing it out of proportion. Now with your help, I can jump on board.
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BIS Premium
Thanks Jean. I hope that you find it helpful to get started. I'm currently working on a follow up so that when people have got to grips with the mechanics of Pinterest you can move on to making it work as an effective marketing strategy.
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jatdebeaune Premium
Beverley, I'm hooked on Pinterest. It's so much fun. Addicted. Now I have to use it wisely as a marketing strategy, though I did put my affiliate products in there with links to my site. I'm sure there's more
to know.
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Kyle Premium Plus
A wonderfully clear and concise piece.

Pinterest is continuing to evolve and has a user base that cannot be overlooked. It should be part of everyone's social marketing agenda's and your image selection (on your site or articles) should be considered in the context of their share factor.
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BIS Premium
Thanks Kyle. I think it's going to be interesting to see how it does involve. I think some people are going to ignore it because they see it predominantly as a 'women's network' which I think is unwise. I believe tthere are a lot of as yet untapped possibilities and I want to be part of that.
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Kyle Premium Plus
Yeah, being an early adopter will have long term benefits. Some items (pins) can get undeniable reach if they go viral. The world of repins is one that should be sought after.
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