Today’s episode is all about using Pinterest to market Teachers Pay Teachers products. We do have another episode about how to use promoted pins with TPT, but we didn’t have an episode that covers the basics of how to get it your TPT store and running and how to market it effectively. In today's interview with Shelly Rees of Appletastic Learning, we review the basics, dive into strategies, then wrap up by answering some burning questions. Making a Difference in Classrooms Around the World Continue reading

Did you know that promoted pins can boost your organic Pinterest strategy? Yep, it's true. Today we're getting into the nitty gritty of how it's done. Today we’re going to be talking about how to use the data that you find in your promoted pin campaigns to help boost your organic Pinterest strategy. This is a very advanced topic, so if you’re brand new to the podcast and Pinterest, come back to this podcast later. Instead, go listen to our “Start Here” podcast instead. Follow that up with this Continue reading

 Getting ready to pin that Pinterest image from your post? Pause and make sure you're completing these 4 crucial tasks before pinning on Pinterest! When I started this podcast, I did it for those of you that aren’t ready to spend the money (or simply don’t have the money to spend) on Pinterest management services. The podcast comes with lots of free information to help you DIY your Pinterest marketing. So many of you have told me how much it’s made an impact on your business. Those stories Continue reading

  Have a wedding-related business? This is your lucky day! Today we’re going to be talking about marketing wedding services on Pinterest. Since everyone thinks that Pinterest is all about weddings, it’s actually pretty crazy that we’ve never discussed this topic on the podcast yet. I have Vanessa Kynes on the podcast with me today. Vanessa is a Pinterest marketing strategist for small businesses. She’s noticed over the last year that she’s seeing more traction for people with Continue reading

 Today we’re going to be talking all about fall trends on Pinterest. Traffic seems to surge on Pinterest during the fall unlike any other time of the year. we definitely want to help you gain some extra steam that you can put behind your marketing strategy to help catapult you into the next year. This increase in traffic is larger for those of you who pin mostly DIY, crafts, lifestyle, food, etc. For those of us who have business to business accounts, we don’t get as big of a surge, but Continue reading

 Today’s podcast is going to be all about how to use hashtags on Pinterest. I been fielding a ton of questions about hashtags over the last year. Some of you are still confused about how they work and some of you are just pretending they don’t exist because that feels easier.   Smart Fun DIY I have Jennifer Priest of the craft blog  Smart Fun DIY on the podcast with me today, who I met briefly at Social Media Marketing last year. I also recently heard her talking about Continue reading

 I'd like to start off today by just saying thank you to those of you who tune into the podcast or read these show notes each week. If you are new here, today I am not going to be talking about Pinterest, but diving into some of my personal life. If you're not quite ready for that, go back and check out episode 100 of the podcast. You'll find the top ten Simple Pin podcast episodes there and that should keep you occupied for a while. Notes: If you're moved to donate to children in foster Continue reading

Perhaps you've never bought a Pinterest course. Or maybe you’ve purchased ten of them! Before you purchase another one, I'd like to share a set of criteria that you can use to evaluate whether that course is worth the money.   This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. On today's podcast, I'm interviewing Melissa Culbertson of Blog Continue reading

August is almost here (unbelievable, I know). So it's time to talk August Pinterest trends. Every month, I tell you what to be pinning that month. Why do I do that? Because Pinterest is very search-based, according to seasons and months, so you want to be tapping into that so that you can capture that search traffic at its peak. Remember, you can sign up for my Wednesday email that includes all my insider tips, some snips of my personal life, and resources to help you build your business. And Continue reading

Do you struggle with trying to figure figure out how to work at home with kids? Be sure to listen in on today's podcast! Today we’re going to be talking all about pinning with kids and how to balance working from home with family life. But first, I want to talk about my Wednesday Pinterest email. The email includes tips, trending topics, podcast links, and valuable resources. I also talk about what’s going on in my personal life. Sign up for the email and you’ll get a free planner as well! Continue reading