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

I'm excited to bring you another client success story today! I'm sharing how one client has been gaining exposure on Pinterest and rocking her food blog as a consequence. Today’s podcast episode is sponsored by our standard maintenance package. You can go to our Services page and find out more about our management packages. We have three different levels of Pinterest management. Today we’re going to be sharing more about that standard maintenance package and how we use it to help one of our Continue reading

 In this week’s episode, I am doing something a little bit different. I typically bring you simple, actionable tips in order to help you DIY your Pinterest but this week, I am talking with one of my Simple Pin team members about her role here at Simple Pin. I’ve began building a team during the early days of my business, and it continues to grow as my business grows. I recently created a new Team Educator position. There is so much new information coming out almost every single day about Continue reading

Pinterest users are planners. They tend to plan well in advance of whatever holiday, season, or event is on the horizon. As marketers, we need to plan and prepare for those particular time frames and by pin exactly what people are looking for at the time they are searching for it. Want more information about what to pin all year round? Check out my (amazing!) Ultimate Pinterest Planner.  Now let's talk specifically about July Pinterest trends! July Pinterest Trends What to Pin in July Continue reading

Did you know that your analytics data can be used as a content creation tool? Today we are talking about how to use (mostly Google) analytics to create content or products for your audience. This helps to both serve your readers AND boost your income. New Service: The Pinterest Analytics Report This podcast is sponsored by our new service: the Pinterest analytics report.  You can now hire our team to take a deep dive into your Google analytics. Click here to get all of the details about this Continue reading

Earlier this month, I went to Pinterest for the In the Making Pinterest conference. Pinterest set aside this time with content creators to listen, learn and provide a platform to create a great working relationship. The podcast recaps what I learned, as well as five things Pinterest wants you to know. If you're a content creator, Pinterest has a page devoted to helping content creators. Make sure you bookmark it and check back for updates. 5 Key Takeaways from the In The Making Pinterest Continue reading

Today's post has a dual purpose: I’m sharing a client success story AND having the client share his awesome food photography tips that enable effective visual storytelling on Pinterest.  Client Success Story: Foodness Gracious Gerry Speirs has been a client of Simple Pin for a year now and blogs at Foodness Gracious. Gerry is a stay-at-home dad and his blog is all about creating easy, healthy meals for busy parents. He's a former baker and pastry chef, so he also shares plenty of indulgent Continue reading