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

Aug 29, 2014

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An overview of how to signup and use Pinterest for branding yourself and your business.
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IS A SOCIAL NETWORK

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What is Pinterest?

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Invite Participants

Pinterest can link with Facebook and Twitter.

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Join

http://pinterest.com

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Pin It? Why?

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

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How?How?

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Add Pin It Buttons

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Create Boards

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Boards display themes

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Get an App

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Get an App

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Add a Follow Button

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Follow

Follow a user or follow a board.

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Etiquette

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What Can You Do?

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CommentCollectPinRe-PinFollowDrive traffic to your primary sites

What You Can Do:

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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

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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

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