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Blogger Tip Tuesday: Using Pinterest to Grow Your Blog

August 12, 2014 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC38 Comments

Last week, I shared that Pinterest is the number one driver of traffic to my blog. I promised that I’d share more about using Pinterest to grow your blog and since I keep my promises, for Blogger Tip Tuesday, we’re going to talk about Pinterest. 

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If you’re like me (up until a few months ago, anyway) and have never thought much about using Pinterest to grow your blog, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is. It takes patience of course, but actually coming up with a strategy isn’t that hard. 

Group Boards!

yes, I had a tab open titled “how to take a screenshot.” LOL

So I highlighted this picture to show you that I use a few group boards on Pinterest. Essentially a group board is just what it sounds like — a board that is shared by a number of people. Everyone who is a “member” of the group can post to that board — it’s a great way to share your blog posts to a greater audience. And it’s an awesome place to find interesting content. 

When I first started using Pinterest, I just would pin my blog post to a board for my blog posts. I thought that was a genius idea. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. No one really paid much attention to that board and while I still have it, I don’t usually pin my blog posts to it. I do however, pin my blog posts to each of the group boards and I’ve dramatically increased the traffic to my blog from Pinterest from that. 

So, how do you join a group board? The first step is finding a group board that you are interested in joining. Each board has it’s own requirements for joining. Usually you’ll have to follow the host and send them some sort of message requesting to join the board. That’s it! 

I’m still learning about using Pinterest, but joining and contributing to group boards is a great way to increase your blog reach. If you are interested in using Pinterest to grow your blog, you may want to give it a shot!

How do you use Pinterest to help grow your blog? 


Comments

  1. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    August 12, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I have a very active Pinterest board…I post a lot of motivational running memes; only recently have I started posting links to my blog. However, I did change my Pinterest name to the name of my blog, that seems to have helped too.
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Marathon training week 4: Drama mamaMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Yes, having all of your social media be the same definitely helps!

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  2. Kat @ Life by the Laces says

    August 12, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I hadn’t thought if group boards! Thanks for sharing!
    Kat @ Life by the Laces recently posted…2014 Goals, Part 2My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:27 am

      happy to share!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:16 am

    Just what I needed! Read my mind πŸ™‚
    Jennifer recently posted…J&A Racing Ambassador 2014-2015My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:28 am

      lol, i try!

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  4. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I love using group boards and I am a part of a few. Can you please tell me how I can become a part of the Fitfluentil board?
    Meranda@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…What Frustrates Me is Also What Motivates MeMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 8:41 am

      meranda: the instructions for how to join the fitfluential can be found on the fitfluential ambassador facebook page! πŸ™‚

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  5. Mar @Mar on the Run says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Hmmm… Interesting.
    Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Week 5: Arroyo Creek Half Marathon RecapMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 9:30 am

      pinterest is where it’s at! πŸ™‚

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  6. xiomeeks says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:00 am

    So, how do you find the group boards to join?
    xiomeeks recently posted…Vacationing in Deerfield BeachMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:10 am

      you can search pinterest for group boards, but i recommend checking to see if any networks you are already in have a group board.

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  7. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Good tips! I recently joined a couple of groups and I am seeing an increase as well. The problem is not getting distracted and searching aimlessly myself for hours on end.
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Tempeh & veggie summer rolls w spicy peanut sauceMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:12 am

      LOL, that is the problem. i really have to be quick with my visits to pinterest!

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  8. Chaitali says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Interesting, I hadn’t thought of group boards. I kept reading about people saying pinterest was driving a lot of traffic to their blog and I couldn’t figure out how. Of course, I’ve just been posting to my own board.
    Chaitali recently posted…Weekly reviewMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

      group boards can really help!

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  9. GiGi Eats says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:25 am

    I didn’t believe Pinterest could help me for the longest time but BOOM, then I started getting some traffic and now I be ALL OVER that site – it’s addicting and I can scroll for HOURS AND HOURS – which is also kind of BAD because uh, oh look at that… It’s 7pm already! MY BAD!
    GiGi Eats recently posted…Coho Salmon, An Oscar Winner… And More!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

      lol – true story, lady πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    August 12, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I’m a member of a couple group boards! They’re great for recipes!
    Alysia @ Slim Sanity recently posted…How to Make Sure I’ll Have a Good DayMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      yes, i agree!

      Reply
  11. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 12, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    How did you become a part of the Sweat Pink group board? I don’t see directions on either Pinterest or when I’m logged into my Sweat Pink account on Fit Approach.
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Szechuan Chicken with Oriental NoodlesMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      the instructions are on the group facebook page!

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  12. Rebecca Jo says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I have turned down group page invites… I need to search them out again!
    Rebecca Jo recently posted…Goodbye GenieMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      yeah, you definitely should!

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  13. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Courtney, I would never have known about this! I am, like you used to, simply posting to a board on my own Pinterest account – duh! Thanks for the suggestion; I will see if I can find any group boards and contribute! Great post!
    Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Marathon Training TuesdayMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      i hope it works for you!

      Reply
  14. Marnie @ SuperSmartMama says

    August 12, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Courtney, what a great idea! I have a Pinterest account that I use regularly, but I never thought about joining a group board. I will definitely look into this!
    Marnie @ SuperSmartMama recently posted…Sugar Sensitivity!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      good! i hope it’s helpful!

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  15. Elizabeth says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I love pinterest so this is great for me! I’ve never really looked into group boards but I think I’m going to explore the possibilities. Thanks!
    Elizabeth recently posted…I’m running further and further!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:44 am

      happy to help!

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  16. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Thanks, Courtney! I didn’t even realize group boards existed on Pinterest except for between friends. Julie’s mom and I shared one for wedding stuff, but other than that, I was clueless. πŸ™‚
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Weekly Running Recap With A Little Sand Thrown InMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:45 am

      i was too, until very recently! πŸ™‚

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  17. Smitha @ FauxRunner says

    August 13, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I’ve never used to Pinterest to drive traffic to my blog. Thanks for the primer. I will look into it now.
    I use Pintrest a lot, but it is more to pin what I need, not as a marketing thing.
    Smitha @ FauxRunner recently posted…Running MantrasMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:48 am

      i hope this was helpful πŸ™‚

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  18. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    August 13, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    I need to be better about this. I am horrible about remembering to pin my posts.
    Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted…Weight Watchers – Weeks 3 and 4 of MeetingsMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      i use coschedule and so now i can schedule it – makes it much easier!

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