New to Pinterest

[TXpups]

Hello everybody! I’m new to Pinterest and wanted to ask if there were any tips or tricks that you found useful. I had a few questions too that I’d love if you could answer;

-What was the best way to get followers?

-What boards do you have?

-Does Pinterest bring more traffic/followers to your blog/social media pages?

Also, post your Pinterest name (email? I’m really new to Pinterest) so I can follow you. Thank you!

[Carol]

Good question and welcome to Pinterest. It is a great tool for pet bloggers.

Here are some posts from the BlogPaws Archives to help you:

http://blogpaws.com/executive-blog/blogging-social-media-info/social-media-strategy/blogpaws-2014-use-pinterest-grow-blog/

http://blogpaws.com/executive-blog/blogging-social-media-info/tips-and-tutorials/dos-and-donts-of-pinterest-for-bloggers/

http://blogpaws.com/bloggers-resource/7-tips-for-using-pinterest-to-enhance-your-pet-blogging/

And be sure to follow @BlogPaws and @FidoseofReality 

[TXpups]

Thanks for linking those articles! I also followed both boards.

Carol Bryant said:

Good question and welcome to Pinterest. It is a great tool for pet bloggers.

Here are some posts from the BlogPaws Archives to help you:

http://blogpaws.com/executive-blog/blogging-social-media-info/socia…

http://blogpaws.com/executive-blog/blogging-social-media-info/tips-…

http://blogpaws.com/bloggers-resource/7-tips-for-using-pinterest-to…

And be sure to follow @BlogPaws and @FidoseofReality 

[Robbi Hess]

Hello, 

In answer to your questions: 

The best way to get followers is to provide relevant pins and to follow the boards/pins of others. Repinning also helps get your name out there and when you repin, you are showing someone the love — just like when you share or retweet and they’re more likely to follow your boards. 

I recommend making boards that make sense to you. If you’re going to pin information/photos from blog posts you’ve written choose a few categories and make boards for those ie. Pet Blogging, Cat Friendly Topics, Social Media Tips, etc. It’s better to have fewer boards with great content than a hundred boards with only one or two pins. 

Also, don’t forget to follow BlogPaws on Pinterest. We follow back! http://www.pinterest.com/blogpaws/

[Ann]

I love Pinterest! I acquired my followers over a lot of time, and did not get them overnight. Many are bloggers, but many are not. Mostly, I just try to pin nice images that go with useful content. And I’m not just pinning things from my own blog. I suppose these tactics are working out OK for me. I also wrote something about Pinterest for Pet Bloggers here – http://www.mypawsitivelypets.com/2014/01/pet-bloggers-guide-to-using-pinterest.html. It’s kind of a “for beginners” write-up where I share some of the ways I personally use Pinterest. 

I have boards for many different types of pets, a board for adoptable pets, pet health, and “other” non-pet stuff. But I do try to keep it mostly related to pets. 

And yes, it brings a large majority of traffic to my blog. Behind search engines and Twitter, it’s ranked #3 right now as a referral site to my blog. 

I can be found @Pawsitively Pets there. 

[Nayara]

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your article. It’s really helpful.

Best,

Nayara

[TXpups]

Thanks for sharing that link! We are following you now, great boards!

[Aimee]

Pinterest is my # 1 referral for both of my websites. I pin a lot and I echo all of the tips already given above. I will only pin things that I REALLY like or think fit my brand/aesthetic. 

My main Pinterest account is: http://www.pinterest.com/myicing/ I use this for both of my blogs, even though each blog has a different niche/audience. I do have a pet specific Pinterest account but I rarely pin from there. I set up “group” boards on my main one so I can just use one. I hope that makes sense! Here’s the other one: http://www.pinterest.com/irresistiblepet/

TXpups said:

Thanks for sharing that link! We are following you now, great boards!

[Nayara]

Thank you for sharing. I’m following your boards https://www.pinterest.com/thewildwhiskers/

[Steph]

One way to make your Pinterest look great is to really customize your board covers! On Pinterest there are a ton of pins on how to do this.
Then once you know how to make custom covers, create a mood/theme with the type of photographs and/or colors you use for your board covers. It makes everything look very cohesive and professional. 😀

[Bernie]

These are great tips. I too am trying to gain more followers as well. I applied for rich pins and was approved for I am hoping that will help as well.

https://www.pinterest.com/awalkwithbernie/

[Nayara]

Hi! Already following you

[Irene]

Hi Bernie, I just followed you on Pinterest. Ginger looks so sweet! I’m trying to grow this latest Pinterest account too. I’ve found advice from the Simple Pin Podcast to be helpful and next week’s episode is going to be about growing your Pinterest account from scratch. Crossing my fingers for some great tips.

[Nayara]

Hi everyone,

I just launched my blog and I’m highly interested in networking with fellow bloggers.

I’d like to join Dog Related boards on Pinterest and contribute with you all. Could please add me to your boards?

My Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thewildwhiskers/
My Blog: http://www.thewildwhiskers.com/

Best,

Nayara

[Irene]

Just followed you. Your board covers look great!

I’m looking to grow my newest Pinterest account as well: https://www.pinterest.com/mcsquaredoodles/boards/

I’ve found the podcast Simple Pin Podcast helpful. Next week the episode will be about growing a new Pinterest account, so I’m hoping for actionable tips.

[Bernie]

Hi Irene, Thanks, I’ve followed you back. Thanks for the podcast information as well. I’m trying to grow both pinterest and instagram as well.

[Bernie]

Hi Nayara, Thanks…..I just followed you back. All my other social media links are on my profile. I too just started my blog in March. I will definitely be checking yours out!

[Nayara]

Thank you! I really appretiate it

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