{"id":17325,"date":"2018-04-09T11:39:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=17325"},"modified":"2025-01-27T19:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T00:59:01","slug":"essential-tips-for-selling-via-pinterest-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/09\/essential-tips-for-selling-via-pinterest-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Tips for Selling on Pinterest Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People want information as soon as possible, and pictures tend to be more engaging than wordy articles. Therefore, as you\u2019re looking to market your Shop, it\u2019s important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/14\/improve-google-images-ranking\/\">to embrace this trend and utilize image-based platforms.<\/a> Pinterest can make that a reality.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Creative images have the power to capture the attention of your audience in a way that words cannot, and Pinterest makes that easier than ever. By \u201cpinning\u201d images, the platform allows you to increase awareness of your brand and products, generate new leads, <a href=\"https:\/\/strongcoffeemarketing.com\/quick-tips\/6-reasons-you-should-be-using-pinterest-for-business\/\">boost sales, and guide traffic to your Shop and website.<\/a> Check out our helpful tips below to see how you can start using Pinterest as the perfect tool for your brand\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #1: Understand Pinterest<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re already familiar with Pinterest. The website operates more like a search engine than a social media platform (similar to Google and YouTube). Pinterest takes the functionality and engagement of social media and implements it into a search engine environment, leading to marketing and sales opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>By sharing content on Pinterest, you\u2019re inspiring and educating your audience while also driving traffic to your website. After all, one simple pin has the power to improve your brand\u2019s visual identity, SEO, and website traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Pinterest offers a lot of possibilities for your brand, and it\u2019s plenty easy to get started. All you have to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/business.pinterest.com\/en\/creating-your-account\">sign up<\/a> for an account and create your first pins. Before long, you\u2019ll be recognizing all of the benefits that accompany Pinterest.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption alignnone sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823578\/blog\/Sell_Shirts_On_Pinterest2_mvxyoe.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Tip #2: Link Your Website to Every Pin<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, as this factor can\u2019t be emphasized enough: whether you\u2019re planning on pinning your designs, products or inspirational images, you won\u2019t reap the rewards if you aren\u2019t directing your audience anywhere. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshirt.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/05\/content-marketing-ecommerce-stores\/\">Regardless of your marketing strategy<\/a>, it\u2019s essential to include an applicable URL in each pin (whether that ultimately leads to your Shop or social media profile is up to you).<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #3: Share Success Stories<\/h2>\n<p>Customer satisfaction is essential for building a brand. Fortunately, you can use Pinterest as a clever tool to showcase social proof of customer testimonials, which marketing research has shown can have <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kissmetrics.com\/social-proof-factors-2\/\">a positive impact on branding and driving sales!<\/a> By sharing these positive reviews (in a visual format), you\u2019ll inspire your prospective customers. Displaying your existing fans\u2019 appreciation for your products will ultimately serve as an invaluable endorsement.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip #4: Provide Inspiration and Education<\/h2>\n<p>Many people use Pinterest for finding vacation destinations, recipes, car reviews and everything in between. They\u2019ll also rely on the site for information and inspiration, and that\u2019s where you can take advantage. By cleverly pushing your Shop, you can guide these prospective buyers to make a purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s some things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind. You\u2019ll want to understand what your audience finds inspirational, as this information will provide clarity on what images you should be utilizing. These images can relate to your brand or design ideas, and you can use corresponding content (like a blog post) as leverage.<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption alignnone sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622901891\/blog\/pinterest_inspiration_njhevz.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, Pinterest isn\u2019t only an exciting new form of media, but it\u2019s also a great platform to promote your brand and Shop. Part two of the blog will focus on more practical and technical aspects of using Pinterest. This can help you make the most of your pins, which will ultimately increase traffic and sales in your Spreadshop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People want information as soon as possible, and pictures tend to be more engaging than wordy articles. Therefore, as you\u2019re looking to market your Shop, it\u2019s important to embrace this trend and utilize image-based platforms. Pinterest can make that a reality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/09\/essential-tips-for-selling-via-pinterest-part-1\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":707,"featured_media":17326,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"publish_to_discourse":"0","publish_post_category":"","wpdc_auto_publish_overridden":"","wpdc_topic_tags":"","wpdc_pin_topic":"","wpdc_pin_until":"","discourse_post_id":"","discourse_permalink":"","wpdc_publishing_response":"","wpdc_publishing_error":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false},"categories":[45872,18625],"tags":[45881],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.7.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Essential Tips for Selling on Pinterest Part 1 - The Spreadshop Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re looking to market your Shop, it\u2019s important to embrace Pinterest and it&#039;s image-based platforms. 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