Using Pinterest as a Blogger with Kate Ahl
SHOW NOTES: Episode 9
On today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Ahl, Pinterest guru and owner of Simple Pin Media. She is here answering all of our questions about Pinterest as it relates to blogging.
Kate explains that the 3 things that you need to do when starting on Pinterest as a blogger:
- Know why you’re doing it.
- Make sure that your Pinterest is optimized to explain who you are and what you do.
- Start with 5-10 boards that are dedicated to what you do.
There have been many changes that have been made on Pinterest. We chat about idea pins vs. static images and Kate explains the strategy and tactics you need to know behind these images (how many to create, the things to think about when creating them, etc.)
Kate shares a lot of tips and things to think about when starting on Pinterest and even shares information with us about how bloggers can now earn money through Pinterest!
This is an episode that you are going to want to tune into if you are thinking of using Pinterest as a way to drive traffic to your blog!
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:
- The things that a blogger needs to do and think about when starting to use Pinterest for their blog
- Importance of knowing WHY you are using Pinterest
- Optimizing your profile to be geared towards who you are and what you do
- Creating 5-10 boards that are dedicated to what you do
- Descriptions of boards
- Idea pins vs. static images
- How long you should invest in Pinterest before you may see results
- Templates for Pinterest
- How bloggers or other content creators can earn money through Pinterest
- How active you have to be on Pinterest
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Check out Kate’s website with Simple Pin Media HERE
- Templates from Simple Pin Media
- Check out our last episode about finding your avatar and niche with blogging.
- Wanting to learn more about starting a blog? Start here!
- Connect with us on Instagram: @sparkmediaconcepts
MORE ABOUT THE ULTIMATE BLOG PODCAST:
Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community.
Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode where we will cover topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different blogging topics as well as interviews with bloggers who’ve been in your shoes.
Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are bloggers themselves who want to encourage you to believe in your potential, step outside the norm and step into a life where you create your own schedule, your own success and your own story.
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