The Pinterest Button

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   mary615posted 12 years ago

   I finally did it!  I took the plunge.  I opened an account two weeks ago, but had not created a "board" or pinned anything.  I'm still not sure how to get followers, but I'll learn.

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      AEvansposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      We will find you. Congratulations!

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         mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I'll look forward to it!  I was busy last night pinning my Hubs.  It's really quite simple once you start going. 

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            WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Please be aware that pinning a photo from a hub that you have the legal right to use is technically a breach of copyright unless you pin from the ORIGINAL source.
            
            And it's important to read the Pinterest ToS carefully - they tell you that you must have all rights to post the photo and that they retain all rights to use or sell the photo as they wish plus more....

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               cloverleaffarmposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Which is why I have no interest in pinterest. We don't need another social networking site, just saying.

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                  WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh it's completely different from a social networking site in that regard. It is an ingenious idea, but like all such ideas, it can be abused.
                  
                  If you make photos yourself for pinning with titles, you can get good traffic...

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               mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I only pin those Hubs that I took the photographs myself.  If they want to use my amateurish photos, they are welcome to them.  If I were a professional photographer, I would not pin.

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                  WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Sounds like you'll do well then. Good luck.

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      moonlakeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mary did you go on pinterest using the same name you use here? Just wondering if that's what everyone is doing.

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         mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I have a different user name that I had to choose.

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   Dorsiposted 12 years ago

   I just started Pinterest too. It's fun putting all my favorites in a visual place instead of just as a bookmark. I think it's a great idea. I haven't thought much about any revenue side of it - yet. But I'm sure I will lol.

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      mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I think it will lead traffic to our Hubs, and that will lead to additional revenue.  At least, that's what I'm hoping.

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         WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Correct. I've found images that have the hub title in them get the most click throughs.
         
         So far the best I've done is a picture being repinned ~40 times and bringing me about 300 extra views.

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            mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Wow, that's great!!!  So far,  I really like Pinterest.

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   It would be nice if folks were to put their Pinterest profile link on their HP profiles. Just saying...

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      WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Good point. Will do!

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         paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You gotta spiffy HP profile page there. I might have to plagiarize the last line of it.
         
         And consider yourself Pinterest followed.

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            WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks. And yes, there is only so much you can do with text and special characters but I did my best!

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               mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I just looked at your profile.  Love what you did to direct readers to your Pinterest. How did you do that????   I'm following you, OK.?

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                  WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Instead of typing in the actual address and turning it into a link, I turn a word into a link. It looks neater - and I've divided mine up at the bottom with hyphens ---------------.
                  
                  You can change yours if you want, they don't have to be the URL that links.

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                     mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Duh.....I'm really dumb.  How do you turn a word into a link???  I know how to copy/paste a URL.  Thanks!

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   Helena Rickettsposted 12 years ago

   I just signed up for Pinterest a few days ago but didn't start pinning until this evening.  I pinned two of my travel hubs about an hour ago and one has already been re-pinned by someone I do not know that isn't following me and I'm not following them.
   
   If that's any sign of what's to come, I think I'm going to like it!
   
   PS: Anyone want to be buddies on there?  My user name on there is laniericketts.  I don't have much on there yet but just like everything else, it takes time and I'm always willing to help out a fellow Hubber!

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      WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Pinterest is a lot like Twitter in that regard. It doesn't matter how many followers you have it's about using hashtags (or in Pinterest's case, choosing good categories) so everyone in that section, no matter who they are, can see what you pin.

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         Helena Rickettsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I did not know that!  I don't quite understand the Pinterest site yet.  I thought that re-pinning someone else's pin would help them out but if everyone can see it, then I guess it really doesn't matter.  That explains how that person snapped up and re-pinned that hub so fast.  I was wondering how it happened but was actually glad to see it.

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            WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            It does help them as long as it links back to their original site (and they wanted it pinned).
            
            The more people that see it, the more chance someone will click it and visit the site/hub.

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   gramaryeposted 12 years ago

   Hi - I also joined pinterest however - I later read the terms and conditions, and it says quite clearly that is should not be used for personal promotion, so you had better share around your pins!

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      WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well it seems they're not enforcing any of their other T&Cs so.... wonder if that applies to all their rules.
      
      Although they'll HAVE to start cracking down on things soon!

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   Ann Nonymousposted 12 years ago

   hahaha! I so don't get pinterest yet have to admit it has a plethora of fascinating and inspiring creative pins. I wish I understood it more....I'll have to look yours up..hmmm If I can figure it out and find my around that is!

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   mary615posted 12 years ago

   I have not discovered how to find my fellow Hubbers on Pinterest.  Any advice?

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      WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Google "[username] Pinterest?"
      
      People are starting to put their Pinterest links on their profiles I've noticed...

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         mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks for that info.  I tried searching using the Hubber's real name; no results.  Without knowing their user name, you cant find them, right??   I put the Pinterest link on my profile.

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            WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            You do realise it's neater to link some keywords instead of the entire url, right?

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               mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I love the way you have yours on your profile.  I got Pinterest on my profile, but mine is not as neat and nice as yours.  I don't follow you when you say to link some keywords instead of the entire url.  You lost me.

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                  WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  It's very easy.
                  
                  1. Type the words you want to turn into a link - such as "My Gardening Site".
                  2. Highlight those words with your mouse.
                  3. Click the link tool (looks like  a chain icon).
                  4. In the popup box insert the URL address of your site.
                  5. Click ok and you should have a link.

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                     mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Thanks so much!  I'll give that a try.

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   Eric Newlandposted 12 years ago

   I just got 4 random repins by using a quick'n'dirty homemade cartoon in a hub. This seriously has potential. I think I'm going to invest some time into making my hubs more pin-friendly.

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      Mark Ewbieposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I checked your cartoon, it's neat.  And the link with Pinterest is interesting.  Sure you can write brilliant words (and you can), but a neat, eye-catching picture and a pithy caption can work on Pinterest.
      
      It's interesting which pictures work and which don't. I'm playing with it in the hope of finding out.
      
      One more thing. What I really like about Pinterest is the feedback element. Either they like it, or they ignore it.  There's no faffing around with social niceties.

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         WryLiltposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         My top Pinterest tip? Write the title of your article on the image or give them a teaser... so they'll want to click through.

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            mary615posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            great idea!

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