Where to start developing Pinterest - and what for?

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Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
 
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I think Pinterest can help make money by sending people to your blog or affiliate links. But first, you need to learn what kind of pins people like. Making money from pins sounds nice lol.
 
Billy Thrasher said:
I think Pinterest can help make money by sending people to your blog or affiliate links. But first, you need to learn what kind of pins people like. Making money from pins sounds nice lol.
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Sure lol, Pinterest can provide consistent traffic, but it’s necessary to test things out. I’d monitor click-throughs and conversions, not saves, in order to understand which pins generate revenue.
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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i feel that pinterest could be used for informational purposes as well, depending on how the pins provide answers to the users’ queries.the pins may take some time to start showing results but the good thing is they continue driving traffic even after being pinned.i m wonddering if any of u has ever earned money through informational pins, without using blogs at all.
 
Pinterest can also perform very well in sectors like finance, travel, software, or education. We create content centered around questions that users frequently search for, and include links to helpful articles, product comparison pages, or affiliate marketing offers.
 
informational pins could work well for simple how-to content or quick tips the trick is giving people enough value to trust the link nd actually click through
 
darftwood said:
Sure lol, Pinterest can provide consistent traffic, but it’s necessary to test things out. I’d monitor click-throughs and conversions, not saves, in order to understand which pins generate revenue.
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I appreciate the advice, I hadn't even thought about conversion :0

And thanks also for all the other answers. I’ll try to keep them in mind.
 
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TrafficSaviour said:
i feel that pinterest could be used for informational purposes as well, depending on how the pins provide answers to the users’ queries.the pins may take some time to start showing results but the good thing is they continue driving traffic even after being pinned.i m wonddering if any of u has ever earned money through informational pins, without using blogs at all.
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That’s precisely the question that gave rise to the main topic of this thread )
And judging by the responses, Pinterest as a platform, doesn’t offer effective monetization options built directly into the service itself.

But perhaps that’s exactly what makes it so appealing and relevant to its users )
 
You can monetize through affiliate links, your own digital products, or a website with ads

Just start with one niche, test different pin designs and keywords, and see what brings clicks.
 
Pinterest could work well for affiliate marketing or selling digital products. Informational pins can keep bringing traffic over time. Has anyone here tried monetizing them?
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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in addition i believe that informative pins can also do the trick, especially when they actually solve any particular problem or answer questions that the people already have on their minds.u can use them for bringing traffic to ur blog, for affiliate marketing purposes or even selling ur digital goods.the only issue here is finding a niche that people always search for nd not simply pin things.have u tried it before?
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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The major difference between Pinterest and other social media is that Pinterest can drive traffic for YEARS after your pins have been created. That makes it one of the best social media platforms, to use for affiliate marketing.
 
I think checklists, mini-guides, or tutorials that lead to a digital product, affiliate offer, or email signup.
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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to me, it is not the type of the pin that counts but rather its niche. even simple information can perform well if people are seeking it.the problem here is how to monetize this interest without relying solely on a blog. has anybody tried doing affiliate marketing through pinterest mainly using infformational pins?
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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i would test pins that have one problem solving factor instead of general information. it would be like a checklist or comparison; something that could be saved by the user for future use.that way, u would know if ur audience would be intterested in buying any relevant products or guides.the revenue side depends more on it than the actual pin design.
 
wgrigg said:
Hi! Looking through this thread, I’ve noticed that many people use Pinterest solely as a way to drive traffic to other, higher-priority platforms.
However, perhaps there are unpopular strategies for using it to make a profit?

I recently became familiar with this, but I have absolutely no idea how profitable interaction with this platform can be in the context of informational pins, rather than creative ones.
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Informational pins can be great for affiliate marketing offers in niches such as home improvement, travel or budgeting. In my opinion, the key is focusing on keywords people have saved and then offering them a solution.
 
cromie said:
in addition i believe that informative pins can also do the trick, especially when they actually solve any particular problem or answer questions that the people already have on their minds.u can use them for bringing traffic to ur blog, for affiliate marketing purposes or even selling ur digital goods.the only issue here is finding a niche that people always search for nd not simply pin things.have u tried it before?
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Thanks, the "focus on solving the problem" is a really interesting point. This is really worth thinking about )
 
vectorpilot said:
Informational pins can be great for affiliate marketing offers in niches such as home improvement, travel or budgeting. In my opinion, the key is focusing on keywords people have saved and then offering them a solution.
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To sum up, here are the key takeaways:
Pinterest is best used primarily as a channel to drive traffic toward something that generates revenue;
There is no built-in monetization system on the platform (note for beginners);
It offers a long-lasting effect in terms of traffic generation over time;
Informational pins are viable and valuable, especially when they address a specific, targeted audience need.

Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts, it’s good to engaging with you all. I’ll now be able to take the results of our discussion further.
You’re all best!
 
I’d pick a niche first and start pinning things people are actually searching for Then link those pins to a blog or website and see what gets clicks Once you get an idea of what works you can focus on that and try adding affiliate links to earn from the traffic
 
I schedule 5 pins a day with Tailwind and always include a link to a blog post or affiliate page in the pin description. I also add a clear keyword title and a short list of tags so the pin shows up when people search for that info.
 
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