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Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest

The Simple Pin Podcast delivers weekly Pinterest marketing tips, updates, and stories of how business owners are finding success on the platform. Every Wednesday a new show airs to showcase how this powerful platform is helping millions of small business owners acheive their goals of sales and lead gen. Simple Pin Media delivers weekly Pinterest marketing advice using data-driven results. Keep it simple, be authentic, and pin with purpose. Learn more at simplepinmedia.com

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AI and Your Website

AI is the not only dominating the conversation it’s dominating our Google feeds. We’re going to dive into something things you need to know about how to leverage it for SEO in a way that gets you results and not a slap on the hand from Google in the way of demoted rankings. Intro - Call to Action: Simple PIn Media is a Pinterest marketing agency with one goal – make Pinterest marketing easier. Whether it’s our done for you services or our done with you ads membership or our DIY products in the S...

Mar 20, 202429 minEp. 372

Top niches on Pinterest

I hear a lot of people share their experiences with Pinterest marketing. And it almost always involves this amazing screenshot followed by “I just created this new course for you”. Before you fall into that screenshot trap, know what the top niches on Pinterest are so you can evaluate if your niche will get the same type of return on Pinterest. Simple PIn Media is a Pinterest marketing agency with one goal – make Pinterest marketing easier. Whether it’s our done for you services or our done with...

Mar 13, 202419 minEp. 371

How to Tag Affiliate Products on Pinterest

Affiliate Marketing on Pinterest is all the rage these days and as I’ve said in a previous episode, there are some questionable methods. Simple PIn Media is a Pinterest marketing agency with one goal – make Pinterest marketing easier. Whether it’s our done for you services or our done with you ads membership or our DIY products in the Simple Pin Shop. Our commitment is to help you get on Pinterest the right way so it can deliver up the results that you need. If you’re unsure of which service or ...

Mar 06, 202416 minEp. 370

Pinterest Q4 Investor Report

Pinterest released their 2023 Q4 earnings report and it’s good news. Today I’ll break down the nitty gritty of what you need to know and not know for your marketing. And why this all means good news for the strength and longevity of the platform. The Content Entrepreneur Research is out: Books are among the top 3 most profitable and most utilized tactics to monetize content. Having a book can help you land the speaking gig of your dreams, spark a new funnel of prospective clients, or take what y...

Feb 28, 202426 minEp. 369

Why add a book to your business?

An interview with Matt Briel from Lulu about the book business and why books can potentially add a new revenue source to your online business. The Content Entrepreneur Research is out: Books are among the top 3 most profitable and most utilized tactics to monetize content. Having a book can help you land the speaking gig of your dreams, spark a new funnel of prospective clients, or take what you already have and create a digital product. But honestly, the book process can be daunting. At a confe...

Feb 21, 202433 minEp. 368

367 Don't fall for this! Bad affiliate marketing tactics

I came across this video on YouTube about affiliate marketing and it sparked this spicy podcast where I am sharing with you my thoughts and what you should do for affiliate marketing instead. The Content Entrepreneur Research is out: Books are among the top 3 most profitable and most utilized tactics to monetize content. Having a book can help you land the speaking gig of your dreams, spark a new funnel of prospective clients, or take what you already have and create a digital product. But hones...

Feb 14, 202424 minEp. 367

366 Creating Digital products people are addicted to buying (an interview)

Kate Doster brings her wisdom and experience in selling digital products to the podcast. I’m hoping this brings you some thoughts, ideas, and creativity to your digital product creation this year. Pre-register for the bundle Free eBook Free Workshop —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to your inbox every Wednesday by subscribing here . Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? ...

Feb 07, 202449 minEp. 366

365 Pinterest for Dummies

Pinterest for Dummies. The one thing I hear from people is that they don’t “get” Pinterest. It doesn’t make sense to them so they don’t want to use it for their marketing. I totally get that. I said that about LinkedIn for years. Then one day I had someone explain it to me in a way that clicked, and I began my journey. My hope is that I can explain Pinterest in a way that makes it “click” for you too. We have our start series that I mention in the podcast - https://www.simplepinmedia.com/start/ ...

Jan 31, 202421 minEp. 365

364 How to use organic Pinterest marketing to build your Pinterest Ads

We’ve always seen them as separate but maybe there is a place to use your organic marketing in your Pinterest ads campaigns. Here are are a few things to consider when you’re wondering how the two can complement one another. Watch the video – Are you ready for Pinterest Ads? Pinterest Trends podcast . —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to your inbox every Wednesday by subscribing here ...

Jan 24, 202417 minEp. 364

363 What is a Pinterest Ad? Describing them to a high schooler

I asked Chat GPT to describe a Pinterest Ad. Knowing that their information can be a little outdated and I knew I would have to tweak a few things. After it spit out the answer in lightning speed I got a little creative, “how would you describe Pinterest Ads to a high schooler” What it spit out was so creative and funny I had to use it here. Today I’m going to give you that version and some tips for wading into the waters of Pinterest Ads. Join us for the FREE pre-recorded trainingon January 22n...

Jan 17, 202415 minEp. 363

362 Pinterest Marketing Predicts 2024

2024 Pinterest Marketing Predictions report is out and it’s time to review what Pinterest believes will trend this year. Here are a few of our favorites, ones we think are hilarious and how you can use the report. It’s time to get your keyword planning on and create content that gets in front of your ideal user. Pinterest Predicts 2024 —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media and click on articles. Get our weekly Pinterest Made Simple newsletter delivered to your inbox e...

Jan 10, 202415 minEp. 362

361 How to Create Content from Pinterest Trends Tool

This podcast has an accompanying video that will give you a visual walk through of how to create content using the Pinterest Trends Tool. But first up let’s talk about the trends tool and what it’s current uses are at the end of 2023. Also to note, this will be the last podcast of 2023. We’re going to take the next 3 weeks off and kick off the new year the first week in January. Make sure you’re subscribed to get the latest podcast in your player. I have something I’m so excited to tell you abou...

Dec 13, 202320 minEp. 361

Why a Content Calendar is Key for Pinterest marketing

Creating content is a constant motion of coming up with ideas, testing ideas, and creating more of what worked and ignoring the rest. It’s important that you come up with a system so you don’t burn yourself out. Let me share a little bit with you about our content creation system and how that fuels our growth. Intro - Call to Action: Don’t forget to hit subscribe in your podcast players to make sure you’re not missing an episode of the Simple Pin Podcast. I have something I’m so excited to tell ...

Dec 06, 202317 minEp. 360

How to Create Inspiring Content for Pinterest

What makes your content pop on Pinterest. Essentially what makes your pins stand out. To get clicks, saves, close-ups, etc. It’s easy to get into a groove of using templates and just plugging in something you think is mostly good but maybe it’s time to give it more thought as you think about 2024 and crafting a Pinterest marketing plan for next year. Don’t forget to hit subscribe in your podcast players to make sure you’re not missing an episode of the Simple Pin Podcast. I have something I’m so...

Nov 29, 202315 minEp. 359

358 Creating Awesome Video Content on Pinterest

By now I’m sure you’re convinced that video is an integral part of your marketing, whether you like being in front of the camera or not. When it comes to video and Pinterest it’s felt like we could move it to the backburner, but that’s not the case anymore. It’s time to embrace video for Pinterest and get creative with how you’re recording. Here are some tips to take into 2024. Don’t forget to hit subscribe in your podcast players to make sure you’re not missing an episode of the Simple Pin Podc...

Nov 15, 202314 minEp. 358

357 How Pinterest uses AI

Everywhere you turn there is talk of AI infusing itself into every and any platform. So how is it infusing it’s magic into Pinterest? Does the platform use it? If so, how. And how can you leverage AI for your marketing? That’s what we’re diving into in this episode. Don’t forget to hit subscribe in your podcast players to make sure you’re not missing an episode of the Simple Pin Podcast. Exclusive offers for our email list for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Go to simplepinmedia.com/newsletter to...

Nov 08, 202316 minEp. 357

356 The Pinterest Search Bar

This is the last in our 3 part mini episodes covering some basics on Pinterest. This last we’re going to cover the search bar and why it’s so important and how it works. Go back and listen to 355 and 354 cover Pinterest descriptions and how to name Pinterest boards. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once...

Nov 01, 202312 minEp. 356

355 What should you name your Pinterest Boards?

When Pinterest first got started it was so fun to name boards. It could be cute, catchy, and tongue-in-cheek. But now….the algorithm needs more info. Here’s how to go about naming your boards. Just a note that the next 2 episodes, and the previous one, will be short as we cover some small but really important features of Pinterest. Instead of lumping them all together this will allow people to find each element in a simple way. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social med...

Oct 25, 202312 minEp. 355

354 How to write a great Pinterest description

Let’s dive into one of the most powerful SEO tools you have for Pinterest – the Pinterest description. It’s the little section of text that tells the algorithm (and sometimes google) exactly what your in is about. Just a note that the next 3 episodes will be short as we cover some small but really important features of Pinterest. Instead of lumping them all together this will allow people to find each element in a simple way. Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’...

Oct 18, 202310 minEp. 354

353 Highlights from 2023 Pinterest Presents

Pinterest Presents was held on September 13, 2023 and it was fabulous! So many great takeaways and hints about where Pinterest is going and how it folds into our current online climate. Here’s a recap in case you missed it. You can also still find it online, just click below in your podcast app for the link. It is time to get yourself in gear for Q4 and 2024 by setting up your Pinterest marketing to be the best it can be for you. I believe Pinterest is the most under-rated social media platform ...

Oct 11, 202316 minEp. 353

352 How to use Pinterest’s visual search tool

This is a short and sweet episode but it’s something we’ve wanted to cover for a while – Pinterest Lens and the Pinterest visual search. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once your strategy is dialed in on the organic or ads side, the snowball grows and grows for years to come making this sleepy search a...

Oct 04, 202310 minEp. 352

351 Behind the Scenes with a Website Auditor

Let’s chat about what a website audit looks like and what someone who has done thousands of them is looking for. Plus, what matters when it comes to Pinterest. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once your strategy is dialed in on the organic or ads side, the snowball grows and grows for years to come maki...

Sep 27, 202346 minEp. 351

350 What does a Pinterest Ads Manager Do?

Last episode we talked about the types of wins our clients get when it comes to Pinterest Ads, in this episode we’re diving into what a Pinterest Ads manager does for clients to help generate those wins. Since we’re covering Pinterest ads today I want to let you know our team now has a few openings for ads management and consult clients. The Simple PIn team has been running ads since 2019 for several types of clients with all types of budgets. Some of those clients are getting 13, 16, even 19x r...

Sep 20, 202321 minEp. 350

349 What does success look like with Pinterest Ads?

Pinterest ads feel like a mystery to most people who haven’t run them before. So it’s natural to wonder if it’s even worth it and if people are finding success. We will dive in with our Pinterest Ads director today on a few recent success stories and some tips for how to replicate this success for your own business. Since we’re covering Pinterest ads today I want to let you know our team now has a few openings for ads management and consult clients. The Simple PIn team has been running ads since...

Sep 13, 202326 minEp. 349

348 How to Tag Products on Pins

With the recent updates to Pin formats and the removal of the shop tab - product tagging is more important than ever. In this episode we’re going to walk through the why and you can follow up with our YouTube video to see a visual tutorial of the how. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once your strategy ...

Sep 06, 202318 minEp. 348

347 Pinterest & YouTube: Can they work together?

It’s been a question for years, can you pin on Pinterest a short clip of a video that leads to YouTube. We’ve often said no but now we’re diving into an experiment we’ve done with our own YouTube content. Here’s what we did and the results. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once your strategy is dialed i...

Aug 30, 202330 minEp. 347

346 What type of pin format is right for your content

Pinterest Recently changed up their pin formats to image, video, and product pins. We no longer have Idea Pin format as it has been merged into video. This left people asking, what type of format is best for my content. Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest if the most under-rated social media platform out there. It’s commonly overlooked for Instagram or another platform that makes people feel good. But what we know here at Simple Pin Media is that once your strategy is dialed in on the organic or a...

Aug 23, 202315 minEp. 346

345 How does Pinterest Work for the Digital Marketer

Last episode we talked about how Pinterest works for the content creator, but what if you’re really into digital marketing and content creation isn’t always your jam? Here are some helpful tips for how Pinterest can work for digital marketers. —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media . Get more Pinterest Marketing Tips by https://simple-pin-media.ck.page/posts delivered every Wednesday. Where to find more Pinterest Marketing Tips: Instagram Pinterest YouTube Learn more a...

Aug 16, 202315 minEp. 345

344 How does Pinterest work for the Content Creator

Creator, Blogger, content creator, YouTube’r, etc. You’ve heard these names for someone who creates content. Most of the time they are focused on organic growth and serving their audience with good, engaging content that keeps them coming back. A creator has to choose which platform they use and assume their growth will be slow and steady. Yes, some can be viral like on TikTok and such but for the most part it’s slow and steady wins the race. So how do content creators leverage Pinterest for gro...

Aug 09, 202320 minEp. 344

343 Story Series: Joe Pulizzi

It’s summer and time to dial up the road trips, air pods in the kitchen, and stories that inspire us. On the Simple Pin Podcast we do something fun – the Summer Story series where we interview entrepreneurs, business owners, and inspiring people to give us a break from the tips, tricks, and action items and just allow us to listen to a good story. Sign up for a discovery call —------- See full show notes for all episodes at Simple Pin Media . Get more Pinterest Marketing Tips by https://simple-p...

Aug 02, 202345 minEp. 343
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