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’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. You may have listened to episode 27, The Simple Pin 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

 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 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 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

Time for June Pinterest trends already?!? Is it just me or did June come quicker this year? Each month, as I do these “What to Pin..” episodes, it seems like the month goes by more quickly. Here we are, at the official start of the summer and one of my favorite times of year. I love June for a variety of reasons. School is out and our family is together. Things finally turn green here in Portland before the dreaded brown lawns of July and August appear. Life just seems to slow down a little Continue reading

It’s celebration week! This week marks the 100th episode of the Simple Pin Media podcast. We will be giving away five $25 Starbucks Gift Cards to our most loyal fans all day today (May 23rd). Be sure to stick around until the end of the post to get the full details of how to enter the giveaway! With that, let’s start the celebration!   History of the Podcast Two years ago I said “yes” to starting a podcast. The person behind the popular Pinterest-related podcast at the Continue reading

Today we are back discussing Pinterest myths with Alisa Meredith. Some of you remember that Alisa and I have talked about this before in this “Pinterest Mythbusters” episode. Why Discuss Myths? You’re building a business and using Pinterest to help market that business. You don’t have time to mess around with rabbit trails or elements that distract you (ain’t nobody got time for that). You want to get in, make an impact, create content and products.  So we asked my Facebook group to Continue reading