Why Is Building a Good Pin Important?

I want to start sharing helpful tips and valuable content (and truthfully I freaking hate being on camera these days). First is up the “Anatomy of a Good Pin” series where I show you pretty pins and why they perform well. ⁠

How To Use This Post:

1. PIN 👏🏼 IT 👏🏼
2. Go to your niche/niches and read carefully.
3. See if there is something you already wrote about that you can bring new life and fresh pins to.
4. Start brainstorming how you can have your own take on these categories and start planning to share.
5. Get dem potentially viral pins out there

Pin this for later:

What Makes A Good Pin:

1. KEYWORDS!!!!! Pinterest can read the text overlay, so give it some context ⁠
2. Lifestyle images without the face is for some reason popular with users (I think we like imagining ourselves in the image, outfit, vacation spot, etc.)⁠
3. Text that’s readable on a mobile device which is where most users go on Pinterest⁠
4. Your website URL so it’s branded and they know where to go for more info in your niche⁠

Want To See An Example?

If it’s easier for you to see a visual, here you go! Feel free to save this image for later.

Follow @pinterestforbloggers on Instagram for more Pinterest Tips & Tricks.

What To Takeaway From This Blog Post:

• A good, clear image goes a long way on Pinterest!
• Keywords are your BFF when it comes to Pinterest graphics.
• Always add your website on your Pinterest pins.
• Lifestyle images without faces are usually the way to go.

Happy Pinning, homies.

More Helpful Links:

• 7 Places To Put Pinterest Keywords
• 10 Most Popular Categories on Pinterest
• Top 3 Reasons People Use Pinterest
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