Promoting Affiliate Links

To use an affiliaet link on a pin.Click edit and then replace the URL with the affiliate link.

Don't try and use Link shortners, they will not be accepted by Pinterest. You will also need to abide by FTC guidelines & GDPR. by disclosing any affiliate connection. Simply add "Aff" or "Affiliate" in the description section of the pin.

You can also promote Amazon products on Pinterest provided you follow some simple rules.

You need to have an approved Amazon Associates account and a Pinterest business account

You have to add your Pinterest business account link in your Amazon Associates website list. In Amazon Associates central, go to Account Settings > Edit Your Website And Mobile App List > Add

You then have to follow the particular Terms and Conditions listed below to promote Amazon products on Pinterest. Do make sure you adhere to these or both Pinterest and Amazon may well ban your accounts.

The account where you pin the products must be owned by you

Avoid saving duplicate items

Do not compel or pay for repins

Do not use hashtags in the descriptions

** If you must use short URLs, obtain them from Amazon SiteStripe

The pin description should be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge

Don’t use any form of redirect which may confuse users

You are free to tell your audience that you will earn a commission if they buy using your link. But, you must not coerce them into using your link for the sole purpose of supporting you or your business

Do not persuade your friends and family members to buy using your links

Do not solicit for comments or any other user generated content

Abide by all other Pinterest and Amazon associates policies

While this may seem onerous it is really just setting a level playing field and keeping Pinterest a great place to market.

Pinterest has had none of the media denigration that facebook has received, or the bitchiness that flows on twitter or the scandals from instagram. And it intends to stay out of the media limelight.

Next time I will look more into pinning and joining groups.

I hope this has been of some help.

Michael