Pinterest Marketing 101




Amberly Rundell, SEO & Social Media Specialist
Today’s Slides


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         Slides will be available after the webinar.
Your Host




                        Amberly Rundell
            SEO & Social Media Specialist, Mannix Marketing
                  Arundell@mannixmarketing.com
Mannix Marketing




    Mannix Marketing is a full-service internet marketing company that
    helps businesses "Get You Found" online! Our team provides website
    design, mobile marketing, SEO and social media marketing services.

                   www.mannixmarketing.com
Social Media Marketing
We’re living in a Social Media Revolution….




         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1WQB1gZs8
Today’s Agenda


      1.   What is Pinterest?
      2.   Benefits of Using Pinterest for Businesses
      3.   How to Set up an Account
      4.   Top 10 Tips & Tricks
      5.   Top 10 Ways To Get More Followers
      6.   Q&A
From a scale of 1-10, how well do you know Pinterest?
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing sites in history!
85 million people log on to Pinterest every month.
What is Pinterest?
What is Pinterest?




        www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJzD4vF5dFA
Pinterest for Personal




 Pinterest is a photo sharing website where users can collect and
 share images of things they love on web!
Pinterest for Business
“Whether you offer a product or
service, you can use Pinterest to
build website traffic!”
Pinterest for Products
Pinterest for Services
Pinterest for Services




Tip: Go to Google and search for “Pinterest + your niche” for ideas.
 Ex: “Pinterest dentists”, “Pinterest bed and breakfasts”, “Pinterest bathing suits,” etc.
Benefits of Using Pinterest
Melanie Duncan
Benefits of Pinterest
 FACTS

 • People like brands MORE after viewing their Pinterest page.

 • People are more likely to purchase after viewing a Pinterest
   page.
Benefits of Pinterest




         Go Viral with Pinterest
Benefits of Pinterest
        Spy on Competitors
        Boost your website traffic
        Promote Specials or Events
        Find new Customers
        Engage with Current Customers
        Stay on TOP of mind awareness
        Improve your SEO
        Free Marketing
        Have other people do your marketing
        for you by going viral!!!**
Seohatch.com



Fact: Pinterest has sent more referral traffic to websites then Youtube, Google+ and
Facebook combined!
Case Studies




           Case Studies: http://business.pinterest.com/stories/
Let’s Set Up Your Account!
How To Set Up Your Account

Step 1: Visit http://business.pinterest.com/
Tip: Remember to add
your keywords and
location in your About
section.

Ex: “Wedding
photographer Lake
George”
*Use product/service keywords and location in your profile description.
Create a Board
Create a Board
How to Pin?
       There are 3 ways to pin:

       1. Click on Add Pin




       2. Search for other pins and “repin”




       3. Use the Pin it button
Add a Pin
Tips - Pin it Button
The “Pin It” button in your toolbar attaches the website link to your pin.
What to Pin?
What to Pin?
  Focus on Original Content
        Products
        Services
        Before & After Photos (Hair dressers, trainers, home improvements, websites, etc.)
        Brochures
        Videos
        “Behind the Scenes” (Ex: How your products are made, your office, employees, etc.)
        Screen shots of your blog posts
        Infrographics – Statistics within your industry
        Instructographics – HOW TO info graphics.
        Other pins from businesses in your area
        Events going on in your area
        Testimonials
Think about your customers, their lifestyle, and
what they’d be interested in.
Target Customer: Brides-to-be, event planners, etc.
Interested In?: Flowers, Cakes, Centerpieces, Dresses, etc.
Post pins of the experience
30 Pin Ideas for Hotels




                    http://bit.ly/XGca1W
Pin Checklists




   Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)


                                                        Melanie Duncan
Free Photos




    http://blog.mannixmarketing.com/stock-photography-tips/
Pinning Tips & Tricks
Clever Captions
Use keywords in your pins.
Link Anywhere You Want

      Where can you link to:

        Website
        Events
        Blog posts
        Email Opt-in pages
        Product pages
        YouTube channel
        Facebook Page
Edit Photos Like a Pro!




           www.picmonkey.com
Pin Infographics
Pin Infographics




         www.infogr.am
Pin Videos




   Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)
Pin Tutorials




   Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)
Add Text to Images




                     Melanie Duncan
Add Text to Images




   Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)



                                                   Melanie   Duncan
Use the @ symbol




   Tag people in your pins with the “@” symbol.
Get the App




     Download the free Pinterest app on your iPhone or iPad
Tips & Tricks
            Post Videos to demonstrate the value of what
            your products can do.




  Tip: To pin videos, click the “pin it” button when your on a YouTube video you like.
Add the Price to Your Pin
10 Tips To Get More Followers
Tip #1: Direct your Facebook
fans to your Pinterest page.
Tip #2: Add links in your email signature




Tip: If you don’t know how to add icons to your email signature, Google “How to add social
media icons to (Outlook/Gmail/AOL) email signature” for instructions.
Tip 3: Add links on your website homepage
Tip #4: Add a Pinterest app to your Facebook page (It’s free!)




            www.woobox.com/pinterest
Tip 5: Add your social media sites to all of your marketing materials.




Business Cards            Brochures                Newspaper Ads
Tip 6: Like, comment and re-pin others pins
Tip # 7: Including keywords and location in your description will
help you get found in the search engines.
Tip #8: Add your links in your About section on other sites
Tip #9: Connect Pinterest with your other social media sites
Tip #10: Add the Pin it widget to your blog posts and under website images



                                                                         Advanced




         Call us at (518) 743-9424 if you need help doing this!
How To Get More Followers on Pinterest

   Add Pinterest icon and link in your email signature
   Add Pinterest icon to your website
   Add Pin it Button on your website, blog posts, etc.
   Add links on your Facebook page
   Add the Pinterest App on your Facebook page.
    (www.woobox.com/pinterest)
   Post ORIGINAL PINS
   Add to your marketing materials (business cards, brochures,
    media ads, etc.)
   Word of mouth
   Like, repin and comment on others peoples pins
How To Get More Followers
Digital Marketing
M2Con




        www.mannixmarketing.com/m2con
Got Questions? I’ve Got Answers!




                Q&A
Thank you!
Have a question? Feel free to email me at Arundell@mannixmarketing.com

Pinterest Marketing 101 - Amberly Rundell

  • 1.
    Pinterest Marketing 101 AmberlyRundell, SEO & Social Media Specialist
  • 2.
    Today’s Slides #giveaway #SWAG #Free Slides will be available after the webinar.
  • 3.
    Your Host Amberly Rundell SEO & Social Media Specialist, Mannix Marketing [email protected]
  • 4.
    Mannix Marketing Mannix Marketing is a full-service internet marketing company that helps businesses "Get You Found" online! Our team provides website design, mobile marketing, SEO and social media marketing services. www.mannixmarketing.com
  • 5.
  • 6.
    We’re living ina Social Media Revolution…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH1WQB1gZs8
  • 7.
    Today’s Agenda 1. What is Pinterest? 2. Benefits of Using Pinterest for Businesses 3. How to Set up an Account 4. Top 10 Tips & Tricks 5. Top 10 Ways To Get More Followers 6. Q&A
  • 8.
    From a scaleof 1-10, how well do you know Pinterest?
  • 9.
    Pinterest is oneof the fastest growing sites in history!
  • 10.
    85 million peoplelog on to Pinterest every month.
  • 11.
  • 12.
    What is Pinterest? www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJzD4vF5dFA
  • 13.
    Pinterest for Personal Pinterest is a photo sharing website where users can collect and share images of things they love on web!
  • 14.
  • 15.
    “Whether you offera product or service, you can use Pinterest to build website traffic!”
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18.
    Pinterest for Services Tip:Go to Google and search for “Pinterest + your niche” for ideas. Ex: “Pinterest dentists”, “Pinterest bed and breakfasts”, “Pinterest bathing suits,” etc.
  • 19.
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  • 21.
    Benefits of Pinterest FACTS • People like brands MORE after viewing their Pinterest page. • People are more likely to purchase after viewing a Pinterest page.
  • 22.
    Benefits of Pinterest Go Viral with Pinterest
  • 23.
    Benefits of Pinterest  Spy on Competitors  Boost your website traffic  Promote Specials or Events  Find new Customers  Engage with Current Customers  Stay on TOP of mind awareness  Improve your SEO  Free Marketing  Have other people do your marketing for you by going viral!!!**
  • 25.
    Seohatch.com Fact: Pinterest hassent more referral traffic to websites then Youtube, Google+ and Facebook combined!
  • 26.
    Case Studies Case Studies: http://business.pinterest.com/stories/
  • 27.
    Let’s Set UpYour Account!
  • 28.
    How To SetUp Your Account Step 1: Visit http://business.pinterest.com/
  • 29.
    Tip: Remember toadd your keywords and location in your About section. Ex: “Wedding photographer Lake George”
  • 30.
    *Use product/service keywordsand location in your profile description.
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    How to Pin? There are 3 ways to pin: 1. Click on Add Pin 2. Search for other pins and “repin” 3. Use the Pin it button
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    Tips - Pinit Button
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    The “Pin It”button in your toolbar attaches the website link to your pin.
  • 39.
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    What to Pin? Focus on Original Content  Products  Services  Before & After Photos (Hair dressers, trainers, home improvements, websites, etc.)  Brochures  Videos  “Behind the Scenes” (Ex: How your products are made, your office, employees, etc.)  Screen shots of your blog posts  Infrographics – Statistics within your industry  Instructographics – HOW TO info graphics.  Other pins from businesses in your area  Events going on in your area  Testimonials
  • 41.
    Think about yourcustomers, their lifestyle, and what they’d be interested in.
  • 42.
    Target Customer: Brides-to-be,event planners, etc. Interested In?: Flowers, Cakes, Centerpieces, Dresses, etc.
  • 43.
    Post pins ofthe experience
  • 45.
    30 Pin Ideasfor Hotels http://bit.ly/XGca1W
  • 46.
    Pin Checklists Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.) Melanie Duncan
  • 47.
    Free Photos http://blog.mannixmarketing.com/stock-photography-tips/
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    Use keywords inyour pins.
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    Link Anywhere YouWant Where can you link to:  Website  Events  Blog posts  Email Opt-in pages  Product pages  YouTube channel  Facebook Page
  • 53.
    Edit Photos Likea Pro! www.picmonkey.com
  • 54.
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    Pin Infographics www.infogr.am
  • 56.
    Pin Videos Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)
  • 57.
    Pin Tutorials Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.)
  • 58.
    Add Text toImages Melanie Duncan
  • 59.
    Add Text toImages Use keywords in your profile description. (Location, products, etc.) Melanie Duncan
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    Use the @symbol Tag people in your pins with the “@” symbol.
  • 61.
    Get the App Download the free Pinterest app on your iPhone or iPad
  • 62.
    Tips & Tricks Post Videos to demonstrate the value of what your products can do. Tip: To pin videos, click the “pin it” button when your on a YouTube video you like.
  • 63.
    Add the Priceto Your Pin
  • 64.
    10 Tips ToGet More Followers
  • 65.
    Tip #1: Directyour Facebook fans to your Pinterest page.
  • 66.
    Tip #2: Addlinks in your email signature Tip: If you don’t know how to add icons to your email signature, Google “How to add social media icons to (Outlook/Gmail/AOL) email signature” for instructions.
  • 67.
    Tip 3: Addlinks on your website homepage
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    Tip #4: Adda Pinterest app to your Facebook page (It’s free!) www.woobox.com/pinterest
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    Tip 5: Addyour social media sites to all of your marketing materials. Business Cards Brochures Newspaper Ads
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    Tip 6: Like,comment and re-pin others pins
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    Tip # 7:Including keywords and location in your description will help you get found in the search engines.
  • 72.
    Tip #8: Addyour links in your About section on other sites
  • 73.
    Tip #9: ConnectPinterest with your other social media sites
  • 74.
    Tip #10: Addthe Pin it widget to your blog posts and under website images Advanced Call us at (518) 743-9424 if you need help doing this!
  • 75.
    How To GetMore Followers on Pinterest  Add Pinterest icon and link in your email signature  Add Pinterest icon to your website  Add Pin it Button on your website, blog posts, etc.  Add links on your Facebook page  Add the Pinterest App on your Facebook page. (www.woobox.com/pinterest)  Post ORIGINAL PINS  Add to your marketing materials (business cards, brochures, media ads, etc.)  Word of mouth  Like, repin and comment on others peoples pins
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    How To GetMore Followers
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    M2Con www.mannixmarketing.com/m2con
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    Got Questions? I’veGot Answers! Q&A
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    Thank you! Have aquestion? Feel free to email me at [email protected]

Editor's Notes

  • #10 Pinterest is the fastest growing site to date.
  • #11 Pinterest is the fastest growing site to date. Millions of people are going ton Pinterest for inspiration on what to buy.
  • #14 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #15 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #16 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #21 Pinterest is the fastest growing site to date.
  • #22  Research shows that people like brands MORE after viewing their Pinterest page. There was an incredible research study and it shows that after participants viewed a brands page it improved there opinion and they were also more likely to purchase something from the brand. So we can look at it like a warming up process.
  • #23  Research shows that people like brands MORE after viewing their Pinterest page. There was an incredible research study and it shows that after participants viewed a brands page it improved there opinion and they were also more likely to purchase something from the brand. So we can look at it like a warming up process.
  • #34 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #35 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #36 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #37 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #38 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #39 KW-friendly Board Title that is also imaginative and relevant to your target marketOptimize the description on each board- good for user-experience (setting the tone), and KWsLinks to brand website and other websites: mixture is key here- don’t focus on self-promotion.
  • #40 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #43 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #51 http://pinterest.com/pin/52284045644000620/
  • #65 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #66 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #68 STAT: 27 Million pieces of content are shared each day (according to AOL and Nielsen research conducted in 2011)Content is King- content is what we share, like, and react to… create powerful content and engagement is sure to follow!
  • #69 STAT: 27 Million pieces of content are shared each day (according to AOL and Nielsen research conducted in 2011)Content is King- content is what we share, like, and react to… create powerful content and engagement is sure to follow!
  • #72 Whole Foods Boards: (1) Link to the website! (2) Link to Twitter to boost Followers (3) Include location to help show up in geo-searches (i.e. Design New York for home designers)
  • #76 The “Liking” process is a cycle, where the page must attract (visitors), engage (visitors), and generate (likes). Have The Circle of Life song play when this slide starts?*Awareness is the first step in the process of generating “Likes” (people need to know about your page, cause, organization, before they decide to “Like” your content)
  • #78 Pinterest is the fastest growing site to date.