What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing things you love.

by Rebecca Lomis-Stephan 02/13/2013

 

Have you ever had a dream board where you would find images of everything you wanted to buy or have happen to you and pin it on that board? Or, have you ever created a collage of things that you loved and hung it up? This is exactly what Pinterest is! The only real differences is that you can share your own creations or business with millions of others and you can share what you enjoy with others.

 

Here is a clip of my Pinterest (Click the image to go to the page)

rebeccasPinterest

Here are some very simple directions on how to join and get started.

1. Go to http://www.pinterest.com 

2. Click JOIN PINTEREST.

You can join with your Facebook account. Twitter account, or your email.

3. Click a few things you like and click continue.

Here are some things you should do when you are there:

about

 

Look around and get to your settings. 

 

 

following

 

Look around Pinterest

 

friends

 

If you used your Facebook or Twitter follow your friends on Pinterest.

repin

 

 

When you find something you like simply Like, comment and repin to your board. Make sure to create categories so you can organize it.

add

You may also upload an image (Pin)  you have. You will find the “Add” button on the top right.

 

share

 

You may also Share your pin or someone else’s on Facebook and Twitter.

 

TIP:

If you are like me and have a business that has a tangible item then take very good pictures!!!! Then you can add it on Pinterest and share it from there.

Also, if anyone is on Etsy you should upload your image on Etsy, Pin it from your website and then share it on Facebook or Twitter.

Have fun Pinning!

 

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