Before starting on the list of Pinterst tips, letus speak quickly, why you need to use Pinterest in the first place. For a person who is new to this site, it does look like the other common social networking sites in which they have an account and are already bored of using them. For the information of those who are new to this site, it is important to know that Pinterest is unique with its simple but elegant user interface. This site’s has unlimited functionality which a user can only imagine.

For years now people have been using post its on refrigerators, offices, work desks ect to pass on or convey a message. Imagine how it feels to have a well implemented digitalized version of the notes you paste on the refrigerator or office desk. School going kids do science projects on cardboards, papers, college students organize their presentations, dissertations, companies organize their tasks etc. All these can be done easily with Pinterest.

With Pinterest you can promote your business, create online projects, plan vacations, finish your school projects etc.

How to Make most out of Pinterest?

Pinterest is a great way to drive all the web traffic to your website or blog. This social networking site is dominated by women. Social network sites these days are working like fireworks. If you have interests like surfing the internet and surf through many interesting and worthwhile pictures or videos during your internet surfing hour, then you can create a wonderful visual blog with Pinterest.

Become a successful and popular pinner (that is what they call you if you have a Pinterst account) with simple tricks and tips of Pinterst:

  • Blend in but be Unique

Well, the two things seem contradictory. No, not really in this case. When you are promoting the sales of your company’s product, then it is important to keep in mind that, like any other marketing strategy on the internet, you can generate interest or grab the buyer’s attention only when you give them what they want or what tickles their taste buds. You will first have to do some research on who uses Pinterest and what is their purpose. Create your boards accordingly. This implies that you must be careful and do not fall prey, Give your buyers, what they need but you need to be very unique and creative, because only then it will appeal to their tastes. But take care that you be genuine. Create a board that is unique and at the same time serves your right pinners well.

  • Your Pin should be Visually Appealing

Do not expect of anybody to view a bad design board or a photo. Just make sure that you pin good quality content and do it in a good looking wrapper. When you have pins which are a visual treat it attracts visitors and they will like your pins and therefore your network will increase. You can include photos or pictures that you clicked or photos of your company people or you can add videos in your pins.

  • Pinterest SEO

It is nice to pin your photos and videos on Pinterest, however to make them searchable by others, include a small description about them with an apt title and make it more presentable.

Board Organization

People will not just be attracted to your pins if you pin random pictures all the time. For attracting people better, create a board with a theme and then organize all your boards according to their categories. This makes it easier for people to find boards they are interested in eacg category. Apart from the advantage of finding the boards easy by others, it will be easy for you to maintain them too.

Pinterest Community Contribution

Self promotion is not banned on Pinterest but keep it within limits and let it not get out of bounds. Promote your stuff as much as you want but remember it is good to contribute back to the community of Pinterest too. Your products may be great, however if you come across other pins that might be of your interest and are your pin related, then you can re-pin them or like them or for that matter even follow them. If you find a pin interesting, comment on them or mention in your comments about other pins. Collaborate your boards with other Pinterest users. It will create an impression that you are use of this site not to just brag about yourself but to blend in with the others and grow.

Pin Sharing

If you have a large number of followers or fans on Twitter or Facebook, you can take it to your advantage when you are suing Pinterest.  Share your pins on these social networking sites and see for yourself how your marketing will grow three times more.

Keep Updating

Find out what is the budding trend and topics in discussion and what hot stuff is going on over Pinterest. Refresh your boards or you can redesign then to attract the buzz. Pinterest has facility called “Popular”. Here you can find the latest pins and get board redesigned. The saying is true after all “A picture speaks a thousand words”.

Follow these simple tips and get the most of your Pinterest account.