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Guest post: How small businesses can take advantage of Pinterest

12 Dec, 2012 Guest Posts Pinterest Permalink
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The following is a guest post by Roxanne Reyes. Her bio is at the end of the article.

Pinterest is a social media network that made a blast this year. It has taken the third spot as one of the popular social sites.

According to a recent report, 12% of adults spend their time online using Pinterest while 19% of women are already active on the site. Imagine being able to tap on majority or even the whole percentage of these users. That’s great profit right? So take advantage of Pinterest by considering the following tips:

Work on your profile page and boards

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By just looking at how Pinterest works, you will notice that photos are very important here. These are the windows for site users to like and pin your shared image to their accounts. Be sure to make your profile page and boards interesting. This can increase the chance of being shared by others who might turn to be your customers too.

You can start by giving an interesting title for your board. Then, choose the best photos of your products or services. If you have design inspiration posts about your small business, these will also be good to add.

Make time for social engagement online

It’s not enough to have the best profile on Pinterest. You need to be active online for viewers to notice you, talk about you, and build a relationship with you. Include social engagement on your schedule so you can have time to interact online. If you’re quite busy, you can leave the task to your staff or do it at home.

Keep track of the comments, likes, and shares that your Pinterest posts are getting. You should also reply if there are inquiries which can lead to a profit for your small business.

Share useful ideas, tips, and trivia

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Even when photos are the main posts being used on Pinterest, this doesn’t mean that your reach to cus tomers is limited. You can still add ideas and tips that people would love to know on this site. Accompany the post with an engaging image to grab attention. Lastly, use a caption or title that would leave the users wanting to know more.

Get a business account

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Once you have already understood how Pinterest works, you can convert your personal profile into a business account. This is one of the recent offers provided by the website. With a profile fitted for your small business, you can show others what your goals are. You can also speak up about your offers and let others know through visuals and text what you have in store for them.

Unlike the personal account, a corporate one has a dedicated page for your business needs. You can back it up with the pins and boards that you’ve created. It’s like a support that will add credibility on your Pinterest posts.

Even when all you have is a small business, it doesn’t mean you can’t compete in the market. Start your own Pinterest account today and use it as an avenue to reach your business goals. Delve into its benefits and you might just become the brand that gained success through this site.

Roxanne Reyes is a creative writer from PrintRunner, your friendly brochure printing company that offers small businesses innovative marketing tools in new and exciting ways.

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About The Author

Cendrine Marrouat is a journalist, blogger, content curator, author, and workshop facilitator located in Canada. She is the founder of two social media blogs: Social Media Slant and Creative Ramblings. On March 6, 2012, she released The Little Big eBook on Blogging: 40 Traffic Generation Tips, a comprehensive resource that provides bloggers of all levels with essential information and precise guidance to attract quality traffic to their blogs. She is currently working on an eBook on social media strategies that should be released before the end of 2013.
  • http://www.simonsezit.com/courses/microsoft/learn-microsoft-windows-8-training-tutorials/ Fatima

    I’m still trying to familiarize myself with Pinterest; thanks for the detailed insight on how this thing works.

  • http://www.dqglobal.com/ Alex Dumpfree

    Pintrest is really starting to peek my interest as far as expanding my brand and driving more traffic to my blog and website. I take advantage of this free marketing tool to help my business be as successful as possible.

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    Thanks for the very comprehensive post.I think you’re really good at teaching and writing long and resourceful posts. I’ve learned a lot form this post about social media marketing.