Do kids actually use the Pinterest platform? Absolutely. Today's episode is all about Pinterest for kids, and why it's important for Pinterest marketers to understand just how they use it. If you’re looking to really dive deep into Pinterest marketing, you’re going to want to go back and check out  our top ten Simple Pin Podcast episodes  for some great bing listening. That should keep you busy for a while. Today’s episode is going to be a little different because I’m actually interviewing Continue reading

I’m here today to talk about Pinterest communities. They’re still very new and when we have something new in the Pinterest world, we tend to go a little crazy over it. My Facebook group explodes with questions. Check out the Facebook group to look at all of the questions (and answers) about Pinterest communities and so much more. I’ve asked Jennifer Priest to come back on the podcast today to share her thoughts on Pinterest communities. You may recall that she joined me on our episode all Continue reading

Today’s episode is geared towards anyone who is completely new to Pinterest or those of you who want to rebrand your personal profile into a business profile. We’re going back to the beginning and starting with the basics of how to create a Pinterest business account. When you’re done listening to this episode, can you do me a favor? Share this episode with someone who is new to Pinterest marketing! It would mean so much to me and I know it would be helpful for the person you share it Continue reading

 Today we’re going to be talking all about how to market your Shopify store on Pinterest. I get weekly emails requesting more ecommerce-related podcasts, but I’m not at all an expert on this. I’m learning along with the rest of you. We do have a few older podcast episodes related to this topic that you can check out, including: How to Sell Products Through Pinterest Ads Using Pinterest to Sell Products Today, we're talking specifically about Shopify stores with Vanessa Kynes.  Continue reading

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

  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

 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

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

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

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