Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin ,Google Plus, and now Pinterest? Yes, Pinterest. If you haven’t heard about it, now is the time to learn about the new social media outlet making a name for itself on the Internet scene. With more than 10 million users, Pinterest is definitely a credible outlet. This means businesses should look into utilizing a Pinterest account. For those who want to get started with Pinterest, here is a 10 step checklist to assure you are maximizing its usage
Step 1: Set up your account properly and integrate the Pinterest “Pin It” sharing button with other social media platforms
Step 2: Click before re-pinning to make sure the source of the pin is legitimate
Step 3: Pin across a range of boards and remember to follow other pinners, pin original content, and comment on other pins
Step 4: Time your pins from one to another
Step 5: Pin different images types and remember to pin videos as well
Step 6: Don’t just promote yourself. Pin around your business and others in the same market
Step 7: Learn from other brands who pin successfully
Step 8: Use “Call-to-actions” in your pins
Step 9: Check your Google analytics for traffic from Pinterest
Step 10: Have Fun!!
