3 Ways to Make Money on Pinterest
If you’re like most people, you probably use Pinterest for two reasons: to find new recipes and to procrastinate. But what you may not realize is that there’s a third use for Pinterest: making money! That’s right, you can actually earn an income from this popular social media platform.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss three different methods that you can use to monetize your Pinterest account. So whether you’re looking to supplement your current income or start a new business from scratch, be sure to read on!
What is Pinterest?
Pinterest is a visual social media platform that allows users to share and save images and videos. Pinterest can be used for personal or business purposes.
For businesses, Pinterest can be used as a marketing tool to drive traffic to their website or blog. And for individuals, Pinterest can be used as a way to save and organize ideas. Pinterest became super popular starting around 2012 and has continued to grow in popularity ever since.
As of 2023, Pinterest has over 450 million monthly active users! And it is estimated that over half of all adults in the United States use Pinterest. With so many people using Pinterest, it has become a great platform for businesses and individuals to make money.
How Can You Make Money with Pinterest?
Even if you’ve been neglecting your Pinterest old boards, there’s still a way to pick back up and make money from them. Here are three methods you can use to monetize your Pinterest account:
Method #1- Become an Affiliate
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra income on Pinterest, affiliate marketing is a great option. And, no, you don’t need to be a popular blogger or influencer to make it work! With a few simple tips, anyone can start earning money from their pins.
As an affiliate, you will promote the products or services of other businesses on your Pinterest account. When someone clicks on one of your pins and makes a purchase, you will earn a commission. If you’re not careful, affiliate marketing can come across as spammy. But as long as you’re honest and transparent, there’s no reason why you can’t start earning some extra cash from being an affiliate.
How to Become an Affiliate
If you’re interested in becoming an affiliate, the first step is to find businesses that offer an affiliate program. Once you have found a few businesses in your niche that offer an affiliate program, sign up for their program, and start promoting their products on your Pinterest account.
Be sure to include a link to the product or service in your pins so that people can click. Companies have different affiliate programs, so be sure to research each one to find the best fit for you.
Method #2- Selling Products or Services
If you’re looking for yet another way to monetize your passion on Pinterest, we have your back. In addition to the more traditional methods of making money with Pinterest, such as becoming an influencer or running ads, you can also sell products and services directly on the platform.
For example, if you have your own line of jewelry, you can create pins featuring your products and include links to where people can buy them. You can also use Pinterest to drive traffic to your website or blog and sell your products or services that way.
So whether you’re a solopreneur or a large business, there’s a good chance you can find a way to monetize your Pinterest habit.
How To Get Started Selling Your Own Products Or Services
The first step would be to start creating pins with product photos and links to your site. But before you get too excited about becoming the next big thing on Pinterest, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
First, be sure to include a good description of the products in your pins so people know what they are buying.
Second, don’t make every pin about your product – include boards and pins that aren’t related to selling so that people don’t feel like you’re trying to sell them something all the time.
And third, remember that not everyone on Pinterest is looking to buy something – so don’t be too pushy or you may just end up turning people off.
Method #3- Become a Pinterest VA
If you love spending hours on Pinterest, why not get paid for it? There’s a growing demand for virtual assistants who are skilled at creating engaging content and building a following on the popular social media platform.
As a Pinterest VA, you would be responsible for creating and managing the accounts of your clients, as well as developing strategies to increase engagement and drive traffic to their websites. While it’s not necessary to have a background in marketing or design, an eye for detail and a passion for all things Pinterest is essential.
If you think you have what it takes to become a successful Pinterest VA, there’s no time like the present to start pitching your services. Who knows – you could be the next big thing in social media.
How To Get Started as a Pinterest Virtual Assistant
You’ll need to create a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create high-quality pins that drive traffic to websites. When you reach out to businesses, be sure to include your rates and the services you offer so there are no surprises.
Companies want to see that you have what it takes to help them grow their business on Pinterest, and a great portfolio is the first step in showing them what you can do.
Dos And Don'ts
Now that we’ve gone over a few ways that you can monetize your Pinterest account, let’s go over a few dos and don’ts.
DO
- Research affiliate programs before promoting them on your Pinterest account. Make sure that the products or services are something that you would actually use and recommend. It’s important to only promote products that you believe in.
- Create high-quality pins that are visually appealing. Pins with great photos and descriptions are more likely to be clicked on and shared.
- Be creative with your pin descriptions. Use keywords and hashtags to help your pins be found by people who are searching for them.
DON'T
- Don’t spam your followers with too many affiliate links. A few well-placed affiliate links are fine, but don’t go overboard.
- Don’t create pins that are misleading. Your pins should accurately represent the products or services that you are promoting. There’s nothing worse than clicking on a pin expecting it to take you to one place but it takes you somewhere else entirely.
- Don’t forget to include a call-to-action on your pins. Tell people what you want them to do! For example, if you want them to buy a product, include a link to where they can purchase it.
- Don’t use low-quality photos in your pins. This will make your pins look unprofessional and people are less likely to click on them. (Pssst… we can help create high-quality photos. Click here to see how.)
Have Fun and Get Pinning!
So, now that you know a few ways to make money with Pinterest, what are you waiting for? Start implementing some of these methods and start generating some extra income!
Since Pinterest is a visual platform, it’s important to create images that are both informative and visually appealing. Be sure to include your logo, website URL, and any relevant hashtags or keywords in your image so that people can easily find your content.
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