Pinterest bits-and-bytes-3-23-12

IS A SOCIAL NETWORK

What is Pinterest?

Invite Participants

Pinterest can link with Facebook and Twitter.

Join

http://pinterest.com

Pin It? Why?

Pin images to PinboardsPin images to PinboardsCurate a CollectionCurate a CollectionCommentCommentShareShareRepinRepinCreates clickable linksCreates clickable links

How?How?

Add Pin It Buttons

Create Boards

TextTextText

Boards display themes

Get an App

Get an App

Add a Follow Button

Follow

Follow a user or follow a board.

Etiquette

What Can You Do?

CommentCollectPinRe-PinFollowDrive traffic to your primary sites

What You Can Do:

Should You Use Pinterest for Business?

Advantages• It’s easy to use• Links to Facebook and

Twitter• It’s free!• Works from a smartphone,

tablet or browser• Over 11 million unique

visitors in October, 2011• Drives traffic to your site(s)• Highly visual

Disadvantages• You need an invitation to join• It is highly seductive• Lots of categories• Be careful not to pitch• Strong female demographic

More Info on Pinterest• Pinterest’s YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/pinterest• iTunes App Store• Free PDF from hubspot: • http://www.hubspot.com/how-to-use-pinterest-for-busines

s/