pinterest for fun
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For Fun!
Laura M. Donovan
The Word Pro
www.TheWordPro.com
What is Pinterest?Pinterest is a virtual pinboard (bulletin board). Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse boards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.
People use boards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.
Over 48.7 Million Users
80% of PinsAre Re-Pinned
97.9% of Users
are Women
Brand with Most Followers –
Nordstrom
Pinterest Lingo• PIN – An image added to Pinterest -
Content
• PINBOARD – A Set of Theme-Based Pins
• PINNING – The Act of Visually Sharing Content
• RE-PIN – Reposting someone else’s Pin
• PINNER – Person who Pins Content
Join Pinterest/Login
Find Friends
Settings
Social Sharing
• Logging in to Pinterest with Twitter or Facebook allows you to Post Pins on Facebook or Tweet Pins on Twitter
• Other Pinners can share Pins they browse on their Facebook & Twitter accounts as well
Find Stuff to Pin
Pin It
Re-Pin
Home Feed – Find Boards
Pinterest Etiquette• Pinterest does discourage blatant self-promotion
“Pinterest is designed to curate and share things you love. If there is a photo or project you are proud of, Pin away! However, try not to use Pinterest purely as
a tool for self-promotion.”
• Organize Pins to Proper Boards
• Re-Pin often
• Follow People Back
GET PINNING!!
www.Pinterest.com/LDONO1
Laura M. DonovanVice President –Social Media ServicesTHE WORD [email protected]
©The Word Pro 2013 – May not be reproducedPresentation Sources: HubSpot.com/BusinessInsider.com/Pinterest.com