After you get used to how Pinterest works, one of the goals you'll likely have is to increase your total number of followers. While pursuing quantity simply for the sake of vanity metrics isn't the most effective strategy, there are definite benefits to increasing the number of targeted followers your profile has. As more people who are interested in what your business is sharing start following it, you'll be able to increase repins, likes, comments, impressions and clicks. That in turn can help you with branding, driving traffic, attracting more leads and ultimately increasing sales. Read the rest of this entry →

It generally doesn’t take a whole lot of time for new Pinterest users It generally doesn't take a whole lot of time for new Pinterest users to be invited to participate in a group board. One reason those invitations are so common is because it's quite easy to start this type of board. All it requires is for at least two people to pin on the same board. Because group boards are fairly popular among users, many businesses want to know if it's a good fit for their Pinterest strategy. Read the rest of this entry →

Nordstrom and Target are just two examples of retailers that are experimenting with creative ways to utilize Pinterest. Retailers of all sizes are finding ways to harness the massive user base of this site and drive traffic directly to their own.

One of the ways Nordstrom is using the site is by actually marking items like handbags and shoes in their retail stores with physical tags. And for Target, one approach they're taking is creating collections based around the activity of Pinterest's top users. Pinterest users, also commonly referred to as pinners, aren't only influencing Target. Other brands like Caribou are also making product decisions based on pinner's activity. The coffee brand created a special blend based on what their Pinterest fans expressed interest in. Read the rest of this entry →