Wondering how to make money on Pinterest without a blog? Not sure if it’s a real possibility or if all the internet gurus are just blowing smoke? You’re in luck – there are actually many ways to earn some extra cash on Pinterest which don’t require having your own website. Like anything else in online marketing, these strategies will require a bit of hard work and hustle, but you can definitely create a solid revenue stream with these ideas. 1. Creator Rewards This is one of Pinterest’s newest programs, and probably one of the best options to focus on if you’ve been on the platform for a while and have…

Gone are the days of Pinterest driving massive amounts of traffic to blogs.  They’ve made it clear recently that their mission is focused on keeping people on-platform as well as e-commerce.  But don’t write off the platform just yet.  Pinterest announced that creators could utilize affiliate links on idea pins, and this could be an easy monetization stream to add to your business! What are idea pins? Idea pins are kind of like Instagram stories, but they don’t disappear after 24 hours.  Instead, they keep growing in views and are permanently discoverable on the platform.  You can utilize both photos and short-form video content for an idea pin, which can…

If you’ve been following the social media trends the last year, you probably know that TikTok has exploded in popularity.  But is this platform useful for bloggers and businesses?  What are the pros and cons of TikTok?  Find out everything you need to know in this post! What is TikTok? TikTok is a social networking app focused on short-form video content.  Videos on the platform include lip synching, dancing, educational content, storytelling, and more.  Similar to other social networking sites like Instagram and Facebook, users can like, comment on, and share videos.  Users can also follow profiles of those from which they want to see more content. The app is…

Thinking about ways to use Pinterest for blogging?  Awesome!  Pinterest is an excellent free traffic driver and massively important for bloggers sharing anything from food to fitness to fashion content.  There are some essential strategies that will help your content stand out on Pinterest and get more visitors to your blog! Pinterest was by far the best traffic drivers for all of my sites when they were new, until SEO started to build and organic traffic edged it out a bit.  That said, it’s still a major traffic driver to every site.  And while I’d like to think I’ve got a good grasp on Pinterest – it’s always good to…

Have you heard the buzz about Pinterest communities?  Pinterest itself has been relatively quiet so far about the roll-out, but many bloggers have stumbled across this feature and are jumping in head first.  And for good reason – communities may be a great tool for both promoting your blog and (perhaps more importantly) connecting and engaging with your audience. What are Pinterest communities? Think of Pinterest communities like a Facebook group, but Pinterest style.  In the community, you can: 1) Share links to your pins, others pins, or direct websites, like this: 2) Ask questions – and get replies to those questions, like this: 3) Share photos (that are not…