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UPDATE: All Pin types on Pinterest are now considered just a “Pin”. We used to have video Pins, Idea Pins, carousel Pins, and more. In mid-2023, Pinterest changed up their verbiage to now just have one Pin type, which includes all the features that the different Pin types had before. For more information, click here.... The post 330 – The Pinterest Idea Pin Link Is Here! appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

UPDATE: All Pin types on Pinterest are now considered just a “Pin”. We used to have video Pins, Idea Pins, carousel Pins, and more. In mid-2023, Pinterest changed up their verbiage to now just have one Pin type, which includes all the features that the different Pin types had before. For more information, click here.... The post 329 – Short Form Video For Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

If you’re more of a visual learner, we also recorded a great YouTube video about the Creator Inclusion Fund program. Watch here! In this podcast, Kate talks to Chantel Rodriguez of Choose Love Blog. Chantel is a content creator, consultant, and co-owner of a video and photo production company. Kate and Chantel met when they... The post 328 – Pinterest Creator Fund appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

It’s that time of year! We’re all a little more motivated to clean, get a fresh start, open the windows and let in all the fresh air. This also applies to your marketing strategy! For Pinterest, it’s a great time to “spring clean”, get rid of the clutter, and take a few steps to freshen... The post 327 – Pinterest For Business (Spring Clean) appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

UPDATE: All Pin types on Pinterest are now considered just a “Pin”. We used to have video Pins, Idea Pins, carousel Pins, and more. In mid-2023, Pinterest changed up their verbiage to now just have one Pin type, which includes all the features that the different Pin types had before. For more information, click here.... The post 326 – Video Pins Update appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Here at Simple Pin, we’ve covered different ways to grow your email list using Pinterest. But lately, we’ve been asked about it more often. Especially around how to actually track if Pinterest is bringing new email leads to your business. In this podcast, Kate lays out what we have done here at Simple Pin, and... The post 325 – Grow Your Email List With Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

In this podcast episode, Kate talks to Barry Hott, an experienced social media buyer and consultant. Kate came across Barry in an unusual way – she found a thread on LinkedIn from a product manager at Pinterest, someone had tagged Barry, and he linked a recent YouTube video of his. Kate watched his video, comparing... The post 324 – Why Do People Use Pinterest? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Pinterest is quickly becoming the shopping platform in 2023. With platforms like Instagram pulling back on their integrations, Pinterest is the next best place for you to market your products. In this podcast episode, Kate talks with e-commerce product and business educator, Kerrie Fitzgerald about how she grew her e-commerce business to six figures. And... The post 323 – Using Pinterest To Sell Products appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

why do we offer pinterest management services? Every business has an origin story. The high level view of the Simple Pin story is this: That’s it. And because we had a lot to lose if we didn’t figure out something financially, I dove in. One thing I did know for sure, was that online business... The post 322 – Why We Offer Pinterest Management Services appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

In today’s podcast episode, I’m going to try hard to convince you to not jump ship on Pinterest in 2023. And explain how I know it can be working for your business. As a company, we made some hard decisions towards the end of 2022 – we cut hours, team members, projects, and time we... The post 321 – Why Pinterest in 2023? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

how to build a personal brand Is Pinterest the place? In this podcast episode, we’re answering this question. Other platforms like Instagram and TikTok are ripe for influencers, but what about Pinterest? Is it the place where you can put your face on video? First – let’s define the term “personal brand”. Sprout Social says... The post 320 – How To Build a Personal Brand appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

finding success on pinterest Today we’re diving into the story of Suzy Karadsheh, founder of The Mediterranean Dish. She started blogging and sharing recipes in 2014, in part to pass on recipes from her childhood to her daughters. Since then, it has grown into a multi-million-dollar business offering a food line, cookbook, and online classes.... The post 319 – How To Make Money On Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

There are so many ways different approaches to Pinterest marketing for your business. One person may suggest more Pins, or doing a deep dive in data, or simply doing less. Whatever the tactical approach, it’s important to know why you’re using Pinterest for your marketing and what approaches work best for you.  Our guest on... The post 318 – Different Approaches to Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Do Pinterest Ads work? Have you heard from other business owners that they don’t? In this episode, Erin Harding, our Pinterest Ads Director at Simple Pin Media, teaches us why they DO help people get long lasting results, while meeting their audience at every stage of their journey. Erin’s guest on the podcast is Chelsea... The post 317 – Do Pinterest Ads Work? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

In this episode, Erin Harding, our Pinterest Ads Director at Simple Pin Media, teaches us why $5 ads don’t work and what your average Pinterest ads cost SHOULD be. She breaks down how to figure out your budget, based on the type of ad campaign you want to run. Erin has managed hundreds of campaigns... The post 316 – Pinterest Ads Cost Best Practices appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Do you have big goals for 2023? Maybe your sights are on a new program, product, new clients, or live launching… This all sounds exciting… But what if I told you that you didn’t need anything *new* to hit your goals?  What if I told you there was so much money sitting in your business... The post BONUS POD: 3 ways to increase revenue appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

In this episode, Erin Harding, our Pinterest Ads Director at Simple Pin Media, gives us a run down of all the new Pinterest Ads features coming in 2023. Not only does she go through the outline of what the features will be, but what to expect, why you should advertise on Pinterest, and how these... The post 315 – New Pinterest Ads Features in 2023 appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Companies are slashing marketing budgets everywhere in an effort to cut their marketing dollars. We have seen a lot of clients and other business owners slashing their budgets and cutting out Pinterest in 2023. But when we asked about their analytics, most showed that Pinterest was their #1 traffic driver BY FAR. Pinterest is a... The post 314 – Why Pinterest In 2023? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

UPDATE: All Pin types on Pinterest are now considered just a “Pin”. We used to have video Pins, Idea Pins, carousel Pins, and more. In mid-2023, Pinterest changed up their verbiage to now just have one Pin type, which includes all the features that the different Pin types had before. For more information, click here.... The post 313 – Idea Pin Planning appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

We’re tackling all things planning when it comes to Pinterest marketing. 2023 is coming up fast and we want to equip you with all the resources needed to make this your year. It’s all about how to refresh, revive, and reboot. How to take a step back, plan out some time and really get intentional... The post 312 – 2023 Planner for Pinterest Marketing appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

It’s time to think about a Pinterest marketing refresh for 2023! While some parts of your strategy will stay the same, some of it could need a refresh. In this episode, I’ll walk through some examples of how to refresh, revive, and reboot your Pinterest marketing. pinterest level set Where does Pinterest fall in the... The post 311 – Plan Your Pinterest Marketing In 2023 appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

How do you decide what Pinterest strategy to use? Over the summer, we got a little risky with some of the different theories around Pinterest marketing. Did we really believe our own advice that we give to others or did we need to put it to the test and prove ourselves wrong? We ran three... The post 310 – How To Test Your Pinterest Strategy appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Pinterest said recently they are using saves as an indicator in their new AI development of shopping. So if saves are important, how can you get the pinner to save your pin and ultimately get more saves? This week’s podcast is all about Pinterest saves – what they are, why they’re important, and how to... The post 309 – How to Get More Pinterest Saves appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This podcast is for Pinterest marketing newbies, but there are some lessons for those of you seasoned Pinterest veterans. If you’ve ever wondered how to learn or where to go to learn Pinterest marketing, we’ve got the steps you need. Get started on Pinterest marketing today with these easy tips! For those who have been... The post 308 – Getting Started with Pinterest Marketing appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

You’ve heard of a virtual assistant, but have you heard of a Pinterest virtual assistant? We’re going to talk about the definition of the role, responsibilities, and how you can hire one OR become one. And bonus, how I feel about the term. In this episode, you will learn the following: No matter who you... The post 307 – What is a Pinterest Virtual Assistant? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

What are the benefits of business partnerships? In our online world, it’s easy to feel like you’re on an island. Instead of going at it alone, begin to leverage collaborations and partnerships to help you grow. My guest today is Danielle Wiebe, founder of the Business Babes Collective, a community of women entrepreneurs. She has... The post 306 – The Benefits of Business Partnerships appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Let’s learn together about how to build brand awareness using Pinterest. It’s much easier than you think, but you have to be focused on the stages and how to master each one. Brand awareness is a marketing term that’s thrown around a lot. Oftentimes, we think we know what it is, but maybe it means... The post 305 – Keys to Building Brand Awareness on Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Looking for a Pinterest ads update for 2022? We’re talking about everything we’re seeing this year, the state of Pinterest ads, what works and doesn’t work on the platform, and what we see coming in 2023. In this episode, I’m chatting with the Simple Pin Pinterest Ads Director Erin. She manages full-funnel advertising on Pinterest... The post 304 – Pinterest Ads Update for 2022 appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Pinterest has discontinued the Creator Rewards program as of November 30, 2022. They will be focusing on other areas of monetization possibilities for creators moving forward, including adding the ability to link Idea Pins! In this podcast, we talk about what is going on with the current Pinterest Creator Rewards program. We’ve had... The post 303 – Can You Make Money on Pinterest? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

If you’re an online business owner, there are generally two things you want – more traffic and more revenue. But what if you’re in a super competitive niche? Striving for those two things can be even tougher. On the podcast this week, we’re talking with someone in that exact position and learning more about how... The post 302 – How to Grow on Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

The biggest shopping time of the year is upon us and it’s time to prep your marketing on Pinterest to get more saves and sales. We’re going to break down some ideas for you on how to target specific keywords in niches and how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes... The post 301 – How to Market Your Products for the Holidays appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

The Simple Pin Podcast hit a big milestone today – 300 episodes! To celebrate, we’re talking about where we’re at with Pinterest, and why we’re still invested in the platform. If you’re coming to this post from the podcast episode, the giveaway has ended. the podcast on pinterest marketing In this episode, I shared where... The post 300 – Episodes All About Pinterest Marketing appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

In today’s world, a small business owner faces many choices when it comes to how they find consistency in marketing. At first you are tempted to do all the things, and then shortly after that, you burn out from being spread too thin. But what if we had the key to find consistency in marketing?... The post 299 – Keys to Marketing Consistently appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Pinterest Idea ads have just been released. Let’s take a deep dive into what they are, who should use them, and what results we got when we tested them here at Simple Pin. This podcast episode is hosted by Erin Harding, the director of Pinterest Advertising Management at Simple Pin. She’s been on the podcast... The post 298 – What Are Idea Ads on Pinterest? appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

With the latest e-commerce movements on Pinterest, we figured we would dive into the deep end and open up our own Shopify store to sell digital products. This not only allows us to understand the nitty-gritty details and frustrations of owning and managing a shop, but to share more about the profitability of selling digital... The post 297 – Why We’re Opening a Shopify Store appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Over the last 8 years I’ve had the honor of focusing on only one platform, Pinterest. I know many other business owners that have worked on multiple platforms, or changed their focus based on what’s working. Or just based on what they enjoy. Our business focuses solely on Pinterest, and yes, I do still love it!... The post 296 – Keys to Pinterest Marketing Success appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

And who owns Pinterest? We wrapped up our Summer Story Series last week, and I hope you enjoyed it! I interviewed eight business owners and entrepreneurs about their journey in business and what they’ve learned along the way. I left feeling so inspired, motivated, and encouraged. If you missed any of the episodes, head to... The post 295 – Pinterest, America’s Shopping Mall appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics, and just need to listen to how other’s approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked I hope will inspire you (and me!). This is the last... The post 294 – Growing a Pinterest Marketing Business appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics, and just need to listen to how other’s approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked I hope will inspire you (and me!). Don’t miss an episode... The post 293 – Running Multiple Businesses appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics. For people who just need to listen to how others approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked that I hope will inspire you (and me!). Don’t... The post 292 – Starting, Building, and Sustaining a Brand appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics, and just need to listen to how others approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked that I hope will inspire you (and me!). Don’t miss an... The post 291 – Selling Jewelry on Pinterest appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics, and just need to listen to how others approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked that I hope will inspire you (and me!). Don’t miss an... The post 290 – Conversations about Social Justice in Business appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

This summer we’re airing a story series for those who need a little break from all the Pinterest tips and tactics, and just need to listen to how other’s approach business and grew their platform. These are a series of business owners I’ve handpicked I hope will inspire you (and me!). Don’t miss an episode... The post 289 – Finding the ROI in Marketing appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

We’re taking a bit of a pause from talking about the technical pieces of Pinterest marketing and deep-diving into the stories of other business owners. Our hope is that through their story, you’ll be inspired. And hopefully take away a few nuggets of wisdom and be fueled to keep your business growing and moving ahead.... The post 288 – Balancing Business and Health appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

We’re kicking off something fun here at the podcast for the next few months – a Summer Story Series! These interviews will be with a series of business owners I’ve handpicked to share their stories and hopefully give us some inspiration. Some stories I’ve heard before and want to share with you, but others are... The post 287 – The SPM Pinterest Marketing Agency Story appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Pinterest is one of the most underrated platforms for e-commerce brands. Those already using it know that it’s one of the best-kept secrets for marketing their products out there. But it does takes some convincing. Today, I have our Simple Pin e-commerce specialist, Vivian, here to talk about what’s stopping people from setting up their... The post 286 – Time to sell on Pinterest, E-comm Biz Owners! appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

We asked on Instagram recently what burning questions you had about Pinterest. Nothing off limits! And boy did you all deliver. In today’s podcast episode, let’s get all your Pinterest questions answered. At least as many as I could squeeze in. If questions were similar or around the same topic, I combined the answers together.... The post 285 – Answering All Your Pinterest Questions appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Idea Pins are here to stay on Pinterest, so it’s time to come up with an Idea Pin content planning framework to keep yourself from burning out and feeling overwhelmed with this new form of marketing. what is an Idea Pin? These pins were released in 2020 as a way to keep users on the... The post 284 – Idea Pin Content Planning appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:This post and podcast episode originally explained the Creator Rewards program, but the program was discontinued in late 2022. Idea pins, which were what the rewards program was based off of, have also been discontinued. If you are in the Pinterest Business Community (PBC), you can find threads and read more about this. The... The post #283 – Pinterest Creator Rewards Program Explained appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.

Pinterest ads can be hard to master on your own. They’re even harder when you’re making mistakes over and over. The great news is we’re here to break down some common mistakes we see with Pinterest ads, give you some simple fixes and share best practices, and get you pointed in the right direction. Erin,... The post #282 – 3 Mistakes You’re Making With Pinterest Ads appeared first on Simple Pin Media®.