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An overview of how to signup and use Pinterest for branding yourself and your business.TRANSCRIPT
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
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