What is Pinterest? 10 Reasons Why Should You Be Using It
If you have spent some time on Pinterest, you have noticed that it is a visual platform. The site is made up of pinboards, which are collections of images that users can follow, but it also has a slew of tools for users to make their pins more visually appealing.
You can use Pinterest as a search engine for ideas and inspiration. For example, if you are looking for new restaurants near your home or in a specific area of town, you can find great places to visit using Pinterest.
Definition of Pinterest:
Pinterest is a social network where you can pin (post) images of what you find interesting in your community. For example, if you are into motorcycles, there are images of motorcycles and related products.
10 Advantages of Using Pinterest
Pinterest is a great way to share images with friends and family, it can also be used as a marketing tool for businesses. Here are ten advantages of using Pinterest tool:
1. Simple to use and easy to navigate
The Pinterest website has an intuitive layout that makes it easy for anyone to get started on the site. You can easily browse through your feed by using the navigation bar or search feature at the top of the screen.
All of your boards are organized by categories like “food” or “fashion” which makes it easier for you to find boards that interest you based on your interests. You can create boards in any category that interests you by clicking on the “create” button at the top right corner of each board.
2. Unique quirks
For example, if you like something on Pinterest but don’t want others to see it, you can mark it as “private.” However, this means that any other user who finds your board will not be able to see the content unless they follow you back or change your privacy settings themselves by clicking through your profile page or following another account with access rights (for example, an account created by someone who has joined Pinterest via Facebook).
3. Pinning is automatic
Users don’t have to spend time figuring out how to add pins manually. It can be done automatically as soon as you add something into your board and click on “pin it”.
4. Visual Discovery
Users can browse through different categories that are organized around topics like home decorating, weddings, food, fashion etc., by looking at pictures, videos etc., related to each category.
5. People follow you back
In case you are not following anyone on Pinterest yet, you will be able to see who has already pinned your image or who has re-pinned your post from another user (friend). You can also follow back people who have pinned your profile picture/image by clicking on “follow” button next to their username in order for them to see what you are pinning on your profile or board.
6. Create unique content for your business
If you are trying to promote your brand, you should focus on creating unique content that will interest people. By creating unique content, you will put yourself at the top of their mind when they think about your business or product.
7. Promote products
When you create an account on Pinterest, you can start pinning products from all over the web so that customers can find them easily when they are looking for information about those products online. This means that you will have more chances of selling items through Pinterest than if you only promoted one product at a time through other channels such as Facebook or Instagram
8. Customizable
Pinterest provides the option for users to choose from different boards and customize them as per their needs and requirements. The user can also add more boards if he/she wants to organize his/her collection of pictures in an organized way.
9. Searchable
Pinterest allows you to search for specific or pins using keywords or phrases so that you can find them easily when needed. This feature helps you find information on anything related to your interest area at one place without looking through multiple pages of results on Google search engine or other websites across the world which may not be useful at all times
10. Filters
Pinterest has several different filters, which allow users to change the look and feel of their boards. The filters include “New” (the default), “Classic,” “Shared,” and “Favorites.”
The classic filter allows you to control the color scheme and font size of your board. You can also choose from a wide range of images from categories like nature, food, art, fashion, design and home decorating ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions about Pinterest;
How Does One Create Pinterest Account?
If you are new to Pinterest, you may be wondering how to create an account. Here is how:
Step 1: To create a Pinterest account, you need to go to https://www.pinterest.com main page of Pinterest and click on “Sign Up,” which is located in the top right corner of the page.
Step 2 – Fill the sign up form with your details i.e. name, email address and phone number and enter your strong password,– Click “Create Account”.
Once you have completed this step, you will see some additional information about yourself on your profile page including how many followers you have and what content types you are interested in posting on Pinterest.
How Does Pinterest Work?
Below are different ways of how to use Pinterest service:
Pinning – this is when you pin something from your browser onto your “pinboard.” You can pin images, text links, videos and more. You can also add tags to items you pin so others will know what they are looking at.
Pinterest is a place for pinners to share and discover ideas, inspiration and content that inspire them. Pins are small images called “reactions” that make up a pinboard. You can organize your boards into categories or collections to help you discover the pins that you want to follow or see again. You can also search pins by category or search within your own boards.
Pinterest is a visual social network that lets you share and discover the things you love. It is a Pinterest is all about inspiration. You can follow your friends, who are already on Pinterest, or create a board with just your favorite things. The boards are organized by categories (like beauty, DIY and food) or by theme (like home decor).
If someone has pinned something on another board, it will show up in your feed under the People tab. You can also search for specific pins by name or hashtag.
How Can I Delete My Pinterest Account?
The best way to delete your Pinterest account is to do it manually. This is the best way to guarantee that you are deleting all of your pin data and all of your account information.
Steps for deleting Pinterest account;
Step 1: Locate your profile page and click on “Settings”.
Step 2: Click on “Account & Privacy” from the left-side menu.
Step 3: You will see a drop-down menu where you can select “Delete My Data and My Account” option.
Step 4: This will take you to another screen where you need to select “Yes, delete my account” option.
Step 5: Now, click on the “Delete Account” option and confirm it again by clicking Okay button. Once done, your account will be deleted from Pinterest.
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Conclusion
The purpose of Pinterest is to provide a platform for people to share and collect images that they find inspirational, while building a visual library of one’s personal interests.
The information in this article has hopefully provided insight into how Pinterest works, why you should be using it, and how it may help enhance your professional and personal life. Today, if you do not have a Pinterest profile however, start one! It will be well worth your time as there are countless ways to utilize this social network site.
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As always, happy pinning everyone! Until next time.
