Just a brief intermission between pages!
Wasn't sure where to put this page, so I decided to just place it somewhere in the middle. But anyhow, let's get rolling!
Pinterest, Tips and Tricks!
1. Use those hashtags! Hashtags are very helpful for growth. When I gave it a try, there were far more "impressions" gained than I would've had otherwise. #'s are POWERFUL, and just like Pinterest, are underutilized.
So, how should I do this?
I recommend using your blog post's keyword title as the hashtag and another #withyourwebsitenamehere.
This will help people find you if they are searching for your website on Pinterest. It will also grab people with those low competition keywords!
Do this for each pin you create and you will be more easily discovered by your audience and the curious!
2. Make eye-catching thumbnails! As previously stated, these will grab people's attention, and they by no means have to take up your time.
With "Paint" you'll be able to make simple and unique thumbnails.
Be careful though, you don't want to come across as spammy! Especially if you're trying to promote WA. Just make sure it draws attention and says a little bit about what it is. You can do this easily by simply using:
- Text
- Post relevant picture
- Simple, creative eye-catchers (EX. a small winking smile face)
- Bright (but non-conflicting) colors. If you decide to use some added color, try not to over do it. Use between 1-3 colors, and make sure they look nice together. This will keep it from feeling over-the-top.
Here's another example (remember, it doesn't have to be super fancy!):
Admittedly, the smiley face may be a bit much, but it has a chance of getting more attention.
3. Claim your website.
This is important because both Pinterest and your audience will trust you more. Because they will see that Pinterest has verified you as a legitimate business or blog owner.
They won't be as afraid of being spammed or being mislead with your information. This does make a difference.
4. Leave a brief description on each pin... with intent!
These should be basic, but also encourage communication. Done right, this should lead to more clicks to your website.
EX. "Want to know how to ---- ?"
"What's your favorite ----- ?"
Add this type of message along with the #s and title of you blog post. Don't be afraid to add a more detailed description, this is just a recommendation.
5. If someone comments, comment back!
It's a very basic way to get involved and encourage communication. Most of you are probably already aware of this, but I felt it was worth mentioning.
Ever comment on a YouTube video with a question and not get an answer? Even though it was a small channel, they just never got back to you.
It doesn't feel so great does it? No doubt it will discourage you from making any comments on that channel's other videos, knowing there won't be a response.
Trust me, audiences feel excluded and ignored if they don't get a response.
6. Get the Pinterest button.
The Pinterest button is a tool you can use to spread yourself further on the platform. People LOVE sharing neat looking pictures with friends, followers, etc. This button will allow anyone to pin the images from your posts. This means more exposure and more traffic!
How does this magic button work?
When you post the HTML code for the Pinterest button to your site's code, every picture on your blog will have a Pinterest icon that they can click.
It's easy to customize too. Pinterest will show you all of the designs and functions that they offer.
Thank you for sharing your valuable information. I did learn a lot.
Reply
1. What is the significant of the 'Claim Website', why is that important and do I need to?
2. Business Type, what do I put or add from the drop down box?
3. Social Networks, am I using my Google+, Facebook or Gmail to login or do I leave that part alone?
4. Finally, what about Security, do I leave that blank as well or do I fumble around with it?
I would appreciate that when you respond, you answer all 4 questions.
Thank you Jess,
R.J.
What kind of friend would I be if I didn't?
Anyways, here you go!
1. Claiming your website makes your business account feel more professional, and people who visit will be able to see your website's link on your account profile. Also, you'll be able to see how your original pins are performing. How many clicks they get, etc. It's always best to claim it when you get started.
2. I would select the category that's most closely related to your niche.
3. You can use this feature to log in with your other accounts, but it's by no means necessary. I'd recommend just making an original log in for your Pinterest account.
4. The security section is an option to let Google save or not save your password. This means you can choose whether or not to automatically log in or not. This is entirely up to you, but logging in each time is a great safety precaution.
Hope this answered your questions!
1. Adding an HTML tag
or am I
2. Uploading HTML file?
Also, about the business type; which category would I fall under?
In our WordPress sites, we have a widget section called "Custom HTML", and this widget allows you to post whatever HTML code you want. This little guy is going to prove very useful for your website in general too, so getting used to it will be helpful. Whenever you need to post some code on your site, use this widget. This way, you won't risk messing up your website's code.
2. You could fit under media, because gaming is a type of media. Although, this section may be referring to news companies. If you're not sure, you can choose "other". That's what I did.
Sorry for taking so long. I got preoccupied :p
{We couldn’t find the HTML meta tag or verification file on your site. Be sure to pa(te the HTML meta tag in the <head> section of your site's homepage, or upload the verification file to your site's root directory. Try again or get help).
I don't understand what went wrong, I did what you told me but I didn't know there was extra steps; can you help me decipher this?
It'll take me too long to explain, but here's a video tutorial that'll show you how to do it: Pinterest: Confirm Verify Your Website
Have a Blessed Day!
Cora
