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.
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.
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?
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 mama
Yes, having all of your social media be the same definitely helps!
I hadn’t thought if group boards! Thanks for sharing!
Kat @ Life by the Laces recently posted…2014 Goals, Part 2
happy to share!
Just what I needed! Read my mind 🙂
Jennifer recently posted…J&A Racing Ambassador 2014-2015
lol, i try!
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 Me
meranda: the instructions for how to join the fitfluential can be found on the fitfluential ambassador facebook page! 🙂
Hmmm… Interesting.
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Week 5: Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Recap
pinterest is where it’s at! 🙂
So, how do you find the group boards to join?
xiomeeks recently posted…Vacationing in Deerfield Beach
you can search pinterest for group boards, but i recommend checking to see if any networks you are already in have a group board.
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 sauce
LOL, that is the problem. i really have to be quick with my visits to pinterest!
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 review
group boards can really help!
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!
lol – true story, lady 🙂
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 Day
yes, i agree!
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 Noodles
the instructions are on the group facebook page!
I have turned down group page invites… I need to search them out again!
Rebecca Jo recently posted…Goodbye Genie
yeah, you definitely should!
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 Tuesday
i hope it works for you!
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!
good! i hope it’s helpful!
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!
happy to help!
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. 🙂
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Weekly Running Recap With A Little Sand Thrown In
i was too, until very recently! 🙂
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 Mantras
i hope this was helpful 🙂
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 Meetings
i use coschedule and so now i can schedule it – makes it much easier!