Don’t Make It Hard For Yourself!

 Pinterest is a vital way to market your blog, but it doesn’t have to mean you spend hours thinking up new content for idea pins (formally story pins). Use what you’ve got already, and use is effectively! ⁠⁠Here’s how to repurpose content you already have:

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Here Are 5 Ways To Reuse Content As Idea Pins:

1. Use points from your blog post:

• 8 dairy products and their vegan substitutes
• 10 ways to wear a boyfriend blazer
• 6 tips for oily skin
• 8 small laundry room organization tips
• 10 tips for traveling with a baby

2. Create a roundup of similar posts or images:

• 8 easy summer BBQ side dishes
• 10 casual summer outfit ideas
• 6 long-long lasting lipsticks under $50
• 8 modern kitchens to inspire your next renovation
• 10 must-see attractions in Seattle

3. Showcase a tutorial step-by-step:

• How to make homemade pesto sauce
• DIY tie dye sweatshirt tutorial
• How to style curtain bangs
• How to make a pallet headboard in 1 hour
• How to plan a vacation in Google Maps

4. Carousel of a blog post’s images (6+ images):

• My favorite Trader Joe’s items
• Casual plaid blazer outfit idea
• Golden hues makeup look
• Boho chic small bedroom decor
• Summer in Rhode Island

5. Start your idea pin with a video from Tiktok or Reels > expand on topic

• Video of putting together charcuterie board: each slide has details and steps
• 5 Tiktok outfit ideas: turns to that video + each outfit has a slide
• Makeup tutorial video: each step has its own slide with product names
• Organization hacks video: a slide for each product and trick
• Drone video of beach in St. Lucia: include static photos of the same beach along with a video

BONUS TIP: End all Idea Pins with a slide that asks them to follow on Pinterest or head to your website for more!

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What To Takeaway From This Blog Post:

• Use your IG reels or Tiktoks as first slides for your Idea Pins
• Turn your blog post points into slides for an Idea Pin on that topic
• Always have an end slide for your Idea Pins for your audience to follow your Pinterest or head to your blog.

More Helpful Links:

• 3 Common Mistakes Bloggers Are Making With Their Pinterest Profiles
• 4 Key Things Bloggers Need To Add In Their Pins
• How To Create A Good Pin