Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest

Collages have been a feature on Pinterest for a while but it’s primarily been for users, until now. In the latest Pinterest Presents they talked about how collages can be leveraged for product sales. In this podcast I’ll dive into our experience with collages and where we think they will go in the future. Also a backdoor into creating them and linking your products.  If you’re an e-commerce brand...

There used to be some tension with Etsy and Pinterest but more and more these days we see Etsy pins showing up when you search a particular product. A sign the two are on good terms. So if you’re an etsy seller what do you need to do to make sure you’re listing is attractive and you’re getting in front of the right people?  —------- Here are some helpful links from the podcast: 🗒️To get full show...

Ads make me a little nervous sometimes. I have a strong fear I’m going to set it up wrong. But while watching Pinterest presents I got super excited about their new AI Pinterest Ad tool – Performance Plus. Here are my thoughts, review, and what I learned from just setting up an ad. https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-performance-plus/   As you’ll hear in this episode one of our recommendation...

It’s easy to see people with millions of followers on a platform and think that they hit the easy button or they have achieved marketing nirvana. But that might not be the case. To tell us the story of what it’s like to have 4 million followers, I’ve brought on long-time Pinterest marketer Jamielyn Nye of I Heart Naptime to share with her story of starting on Pinterest from the very beginning. And...

Every year, Pinterest hosts Pinterest Presents to give an updated look at where they are and the new tools they are releasing for advertisers. This year's presentation was fun and quirky and gave some good insight into their focus over the last two years and where they are going. There is a link below in the podcast app or in the YouTube description that will take you to the video plus a reca...

It’s been quite a wild ride for creators. With the google change last fall, algorithms changing, and people seeing less traffic to their websites, it’s been a tough year. It’s important to share good stories but it’s also important to acknowledge these tough spots so we can start to begin to think about the changes we can make going forward. Today I want to share with you a special friend I met re...

We love questions at Simple Pin Media. We know that each person is entering into their Pinterest marketing journey at different times and in different businesses. But one thing we have figured out is that if one industry has the question, they all do. So to save you the time I’m answering some of our most frequently asked questions on our lives and teachings.  Intro - Call to Action : Before divin...

For years I’ve wanted something that could track and rank keywords on Pinterest. I’ve seen some people try and then it falls flat. There’s another new tool on the scene that sounds promising. Because of that hopeful feeling I have I figured I would interview the founder, Tony Hill, and dig deep on the idea for creating it and if the tool functions as we would hope.  Intro - Call to Action:   If yo...

Pinterest drops new features often so we thought we’d catch you up on everything new since the start of 2024. Some are changes you can take advantage of as a marketer and some are features you want to leave for those who use Pinterest personally. Intro - Call to Action: If you’re new to the podcast or you’ve been listening for a while, Simple Pin Media is first and foremost an agency. Our number o...

In our last Pinterest training I mentioned at the end that we are always open to topics and ideas you would like us to cover in the podcast. A reader sent in this great question about how to use Pinterest to build a content calendar. I’m going to walk through some examples of how I would set it up and hopefully that gets your wheels turning.  Pinterest now has over 522 million monthly users and th...

Just recently we had an alumni of our Inner Circle email us with some follow-up questions. Sara, our amazing team manager shared with her some troubleshooting tips we use with our clients. I wanted to share those with you today so you can use them as a guide when you feel like your Pinterest marketing isn’t progressing the way you had hoped.  Pinterest now has over 522 million monthly users and th...

Learning how to create a Pinterest marketing strategy can feel really overwhelming for some business owners. They have questions, need guidance, and look to experts to alleviate their fears that they are doing something wrong. An alumnus from our Simple Pin Inner Circle is sharing her first-hand experience with our small group Pinterest coaching.  Join us for an upcoming class helping you create y...

It’s no secret that business ownership is hard right now, especially for those selling physical products. I’ve brought Ashley Alderson of Boutique Hub to share with us what she’s seen in her community and how she views future changes in the marketplace. Join us on 8/28 for a Pinterest Marketing class. Learn how to create your own Pinterest marketing plan. See full show notes for all episodes at Si...

You’re either really good at styling images for Pinterest or you’re really bad - that’s me! So i’ll take all the lessons I can get from someone who is great at not only styling images but offering suggestions to photographers. Lori Rice https://www.loririce.com/ https://www.loririce.com/photography-work   Affiliate link – get from Lori The California Farm Table Cookbook: 100 Recipes from the Golde...

We often talk about creating a connection from the pin to your website for the pinner. Why? Because this tells them they clicked on the right pin and they are in the right place. That’s important because it increases the chances of them reading more, looking around, signing up, or buying. Today we’re going to talk with Madison from Grace and Vine Studios about creating a website that has beautiful...

I met a guy at a conference where we were a sponsor and his company was a sponsor. We got to talking about his business, centered on accounting and taxes for creators, and it hit me. This is not your parents' CPA. Nate Coughran talks with us today about what you need to look for when you hire a CPA and it can’t be just because your parents know a “guy”.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Cookie...

The holiday season comes every year but somehow it catches us all off guard. Pinterest thrives during Q4 and your business should too if you’re using Pinterest in the right way. Today we’re going to be talking about 3 ways you can get ready for the Pinterest holiday boost and 1 way we can help you.  Intro - Call to Action:  For a limited time we’re offering 15% off our Pinterest marketing services...

We all wonder if we’re doing a good job with our business. It’s natural and normal. But what you compare yourself with to determine if you’re doing a good job is not helpful to you or your audience. Today we’re diving into some history and will give you some action tips for how to effectively answer that question – am I doing a good job? Intro - Call to Action:  Feeling the pinch of limited reach...

This episode comes as I sent out an email last week that garnered a big response. Business is hard right now and if we’re not talking about it we can feel alone. Here’s a bit of what I’ve been going through.  —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to your inbox every Wednesday by subscribing...

Lately I’ve seen a lot of pins from Etsy pop up in my feed when I’ve searched for products. Then we held a live event and someone asked about Etsy pins. It’s been a while since i’ve done an episode about Etsy so i figured I would answer some common questions we get about Pinterest marketing for Etsy products.   Intro - Call to Action: If you have the money, why hire out your Pinterest marketing. W...

Not all of us get into business because we want to be a business owner. Some of us it’s accidental and some of us it’s a simple side hustle. When Gwen of Meraki Lane started her blog she intended on using the money to pay for a weekly cleaning service. After that she realized that it was much bigger than just covering weekly cleaning. Hear her story plus how she leveraged Pinterest to get explosiv...

An hour is a small amount of time to invest in Pinterest but if I only had that much time here are a few creative things I would do with that hour. I’m going to make a few exclusions from my hour so that it’s really worth the time I’m spending.  Intro - Call to Action:  Simple PIn Media is a Pinterest marketing agency with one goal – make Pinterest marketing easier. Whether it’s our done for you s...

At a recent conference I spoke at an attendee was lamenting the fact that it felt like there were so many Pinterest experts out there but they all said different things. I think in all industries you have this problem, but for Pinterest, how do you know what’s true and not true. And ultimately trust what the data tells. You.  Intro - Call to Action:  Simple PIn Media is a Pinterest marketing agenc...

Pinterest is all about early planning. The pinner often plans at least 3-6 months in advance before an event. Some of those who are a little late in planning will visit the platform about a month before to look for ideas. Summer is not exception. People want to take advantage of vacation, no school, the warm weather, and the need to explore.  Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest has 513 million month...

Leading a team is hard. Even leading one person is hard. Today’s interview is with Barrett Brooks, someone people raved about at the latest conference I attended. Their response, this guy knows how to help people lead with empathy.  Barrettbrooks.com —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to...