Do you want to go viral on Pinterest?” Yes, I want to go viral on Pinterest!
So if you are determined as you said, then let me show you what I have for you.
In this blog-post am going to show the 8 best and most recent strategies that will help you go viral on Pinterest and get more clicks on your pins, which will also send more traffic to your blog.
But before we start if you don't have a Pinterest business account you can click the link below to learn how to create one for yourself.
Create a Pinterest business account
8 best strategies to go Viral on Pinterest
1. Create SEO friendly Pins.
2. Create fresh pins.
3. How many pins should I pin per day?
4. Using boards and schedules.
5. Boards pining intervals.
6. Seasonal re-pins
7. Pin design
8. Be consistent
Create SEO friendly Pins.
This may be your first time hearing about SEO friendly pins on Pinterest. So you may be asking your self the following questions!
What are SEO friendly pins?
SEO friendly pins are pins you create following Pinterest recommendation.
How to create am SEO friendly pin on Pinterest.
. Your image dimensions- image dimension/size should be 1000x1500pixel {Ratio of 2:3 or 1:2} this is the size recommended by Pinterest,
according to Pinterest any image size greater than this, they will cut some part off. I will advise you to follow the size above so that Pinterest doesn’t cut the most important part off.
. Image template- Image template is also important if you want to rank on a particular keyword. For example,
if you are using a tool like Canva.com, and you used their already made template you're going to face two major problems;
{1. You won't be able to customize it the way you want or even if you do, it will consume more or your time.
2. You won’t be able to rank that pin on Pinterest no matter how you optimize it,
it won’t rank because Pinterest is going to rank your pin based on the template you used instead of the keyword you wanted to rank for}
so I will advise you, to choose a blank template and start from scratch.
. Text on the image- Make sure the text on the image is readable.
Because if your text is not reader-friendly, no one is going to know what your content is all about.
Create fresh pins.
The way google like fresh content so do Pinterest.
What are fresh pins?
According to Pinterest fresh pins are images or videos that they haven't seen before.
What are Duplicate pins?
Duplicate pins as defined by Pinterest, are pins with an exact image and URL combinations.
Tip. Do not focus on re-pins, other people pin anymore.
Focus on creating more pins on each blog post. I will
recommend creating 3-10 unique pins per blog post, article, or product.
When creating your pins try to use different text format and colours.
How many pins should I pin per day?
Everything has a minimum and maximum and according to an interview between Pinterest and tailwind, they said
" It is good to pin more images on your board, but not too much so they recommend Pin 15 to 25 pins per day and do not go more than that. {25 maximum}.
Using boards and schedules.
What are Pinterest board?
Pinterest boards are like groups where you post a particular content based on a particular keyword.
so when naming a Pinterest board you should consider adding some keywords to it.
Example; if I want to create a board about blogging for newbies, I will name my board as "blogging guides for newbies" or "blogging tutorials for beginners" and not "blogging"
Tip. Pin your new " Fresh" pins to your most relevant boards first.
Schedule this pins to 3-10 relevant "most important" boards, { 10 is the maximum do not exceed it}.
Boards pining intervals.
Spread each of the pins you post 2 days apart using the interval settings on tailwind or publish it manually on Pinterest. { I usually recommend 2-5 days apart}.
That’s why you should first pin them on your most relevant boards so that Pinterest will know that the original pin belongs to that board.
Seasonal re-pins
What are seasonal re-pins?
seasonal re-pins are pins that you created based on some specials seasons like Christmas, Easter, etc.
This type of pins can be re-shared. You can share timely, seasonal pins once or twice a year.
After the first batch of pins is out, don't re-pin these pins for at least 6months, if it isn't relevant.
Pin design
Create a design that will draw viewer attention not just some random designs, try to use some catchy text font and more.
Create several pins with a unique/ new image.
They can have the same description to be a "fresh pin"
For this I use
Canva.com and tailwind create. both have paid and free plans so go for the one you can afford.
You can decide to use it for free or use the premium plan is up to you to decide. { I recommend you use both tools}.
Be consistent on Pinterest and tailwind.
To be successful in anything, consistency is the key, So I will advise you to post regularly.
So that Pinterest will feel your presence.
Recommended tools
1.Canva.com
This tool will help you create graphics like a pro because they meet all the requirements for you to start creating images.
You can use canva for free or can decide to buy the premium package click the link below to sign up.
2. Tailwindapp.com
Tailwind will help you schedule your images and show the best time for you to pin, and they have a step by step guide to making sure you don't violate any Pinterest rule.
Tailwind also has a free image creating system, where you just have to input the details of your image and they will generate tons of images for you to choose.
Go to
tailwind sign in with Pinterest
tailwind chrome extension
You can go and learn more about tailwind best practices
Conclusion
Using these 8 strategies will help you go viral on Pinterest, but if you don’t invest your time it won't work,
because the more you post, the more Pinterest is going to share your pins. When creating a pin make sure to include some hashtags related to your target audience.
FAQ
What is tailwind?
A tailwind is a tool used to create and schedule pins for Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Is tailwind free?
Yes!
What is canva.com?
Canva.com is simply a tool that is used to create graphics for free I use it for my blog post, Pinterest pin and youtube thumbnails.
Will I start getting traffic the moment I follow these steps?
Yes, but it will also depend on you, how you go about it determines the answer.
Does this work for all niches?
Yes. It works for all niches.
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These are the 8 best strategies to go Viral on Pinterest.
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