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Pinterest is a relatively new social media site that gained a lot of popularity in 2012. That means that a lot of internet users have heard of it but it is also quite common to run into a small group that hasn't heard of it. . yet. Pinterest.com allows users to save images and categorize them on different boards. They can follow other users' boards if they have similar tastes. Popular categories are travel, cars, film, humor, home design, sports, fashion, and art.. In this article we are going to show you some easy ways on how to use Pinterest for social media marketing. A lot of people are using Pinterest to improve their social media marketing reach, by being an active "Pinterester" they gain followers (just like on Twitter) who are interested in what they got going on their boards and pins. This means people being exposed to their updates on a regular basis. For example, if you get 1000's of followers on Pinterest and you decide to post an image with an affiliate link, that means that hundreds of people have instantly been exposed to your offer via an image. In this article we will also discuss ways to maximize Pinterest for your social media marketing, and also a big mistake to be aware of. In order to have a fan base per say of followers on Pinterest you must be able to keep their interest in your products. Make sure to Pin daily if not several times throughout the day, images of your latest products. The magical thing behind this is that many of your followers will be able to feel like they know you so much better, will trust you more, and feel much more comfortable about asking details about your products. The big mistake to watch out for is only posting affiliate links or offers on your Pinterest page. This looks like Spam and many people will see you as just abusing Pinterest for your own personal gain. Secondly, if you write articles or provide content online, provide a link for those in your Pinterest boards. You may pin many things within one day, but the last thing you pin or repin for the day is usually the most important because it will be there the longest. This means that your last Pin for the day should very well contain a link that you want your followers to see before you start "Pinteresting" again the next morning! Another way to use Pinterest for social media marketing is contributing. As with any social media site it should be a give and take relationship. Notice that give comes first. Make sure to like and repin other users images and boards. If you see something interesting or helpful then make sure to repin and direct others to more quality content. This can also be as simple as connecting with other users, if they know you are liking their Pinterest boards they will be much more likely to check out your products as well. There are several ways to register a new Pinterest account. Potential users can either receive an invitation from a friend already registered, or request an invitation directly from the Pinterest website. The invitation may take some time to be received. Quick links to Pinterest include the "pin it" button that can be added to the bookmark bar of a web browser, "Follow me" and "Pin it" buttons added to personal website or blog page, and the Pinterest iPhone application available (for free) through the App Store. Now for a big tip on how to use Pinterest for social media marketing. If you really want to maximize the potential with Pinterest , you should make sure to take advantage of any plug-ins or sites that support Pinterest. A good tool for those wordpress lovers is a free WordPress plug-in called "wp socializer" that allows you to create a two-way connection from your blogs to Pinterest. WP Socializer allows you to use a widget on your Wordpress blogs that will allow users to "Pin" your current blog feed. Lastly, have fun! Pinterest is a social media site just like any other and one can easily learn how to use Pinterest for social media marketing just by joining. . so interact and enjoy! Useful Links: Buy Pinterest Followers Pinterest For Business Sussie Soltrelli is a social media strategist consultant dedicated to teaching others how to effectively optimize their Social Media and attract more prospects and generate more leads.
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