Pinterest can be a great tool for authors. Here are 3 tips for making the most of your Pinterest page as a writer.
1. Create new boards with #keywords in the title. This makes them easier for others to discover and helps boost your rankings. You can also use keywords in your pin descriptions. For example, the pin above would be in Books by author Lizzie Chantree, with the descriptive keywords, BeachReads, Babe Driven, Love’s Child, Finding Gina.
2. Post original content. Write your own content, or search the web for interesting quotes, photos, or book writing related news.
3. Add a Pinterest widget to your blog or website. This means that every time you write an article, the widget will take the most interesting pieces and form pins for you to easily add to your Pinterest page.
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Thanks, Lizzie! I used to be quite active on Pinterest, but it’s been a while since I pinned anything. I’m working on visuals for both books now and will add them shortly. I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to getting back into it. See you there! Unfortunately I missed the last two CreativeBizHour due to scheduling challenges. Hope to connect next Monday. 🙂
Hi Natalie. I’m glad your books are doing so well and can understand the time constraints of writing and marketing. You missed some fabulous and trending #CreativeBizHour networking sessions on Twitter, but it’s not a problem. Just join in whenever you can!
Good information! I am over on Pinterest, but still learning what to do there after making some boards!
Lol! It’s a learning process. Drop your link here if you like.
I’m terrible with marketing and a newbie at Pinterest. But I’m getting there. Thanks for the tips.
Great to hear you’re giving marketing a try. It’s not so scary when you learn what to do. Glad to help. Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to leave your Pinterest link here.
You’re too kind. Not sure my feeble efforts are what most would call actual marketing. But gotta start somewhere. Right? LOL
Lol! You’re right. We’ve all got to start somewhere, but it’s great that you’re giving it a good try.
🙂
Reblogged this on Kim's Author Support Blog.
hanks for the fabulous reblog Kim!
I need to spend more time on Pinterest and use it to better advantage. These are great tips, Lizzie!
Thanks Mae. Feel free to share your Pinterest page here so we can all pop by and follow your page. Mine is https://www.pinterest.co.uk/LizzieChantree/pins/ I’ve just added the keywords to some and had lots of new pin saves.
Great idea, Lizzie. I found you and followed. I’m at:
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/maeclair/boards/
Just followed you on Pinterest too!
Thank you! 🙂
I use Pinterest a lot but have to admit it is more like a file cabinet where I put everything I want to look back at later. Thanks for the tips, Lizzie.
You’re welcome Jan. Feel free to leave your page address here so we can all link up:)
Liked the idea.
Thank you:)
Some useful tips there, Lizzie… I’m off to fix up my Pinterest!
Glad to help:)
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Thank you for the wonderful reblog. Feel free to leave your Pinterest address here so everyone can drop by your page.
I would, if I knew where to find it!
Ha ha! Click on your profile, then drag the mouse over the heading at the top of the internet page and this is your link. Copy and paste it.
Thanks Lizzie, this I can do, I think!