You're probably one of the many millions of people using Pinterest. And probably using it for a way to keep ideas cataloged or just to find inspiration. But it actually has another really great use for you if you run a creative business, blog, or website.
Just as with all social media, you can use these platforms to better what you're doing and better connect with your audience. Wouldn't it be great to know what content you put out really resonates with your readers? Pinterest is a great way to gauge that and here's how:
In your web browser, simply type in http://pinterest.com/source/yourwebaddresshere For example, to see what's being pinned from my blog, here is what I'd type in: http://pinterest.com/source/thefarmchicks.typepad.com
Today, this is what comes up. I can scroll and scroll to see what is being pinned from my site:
One day, I was surprised to see my How to Make a Cloud project pinned a huge number of times and proceeded to have more than 10,000 visitors to the blog in a few hours. Other days I can see that readers are enjoying what I posted that day. The more interesting to my readers, the more pins I see.
Of course, I'm always going to post about what interests me, but it's helpful to know what my audience enjoys as well.
Thanks for the tip!!
Posted by: Ana | February 05, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Very Informative!! Thank you!! ;0)
Posted by: Cheryl | February 05, 2013 at 01:01 PM
I just tried this. Looks like people pin more about bees than chickens on my site. interesting.
Posted by: Jill Bezzant | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Awesome! Thank you!
Posted by: Lori | February 05, 2013 at 04:14 PM
Thank you! Going to try it.
Posted by: Gerri | February 05, 2013 at 05:05 PM
Oh, my goodness. I had no idea you could do this. That is so cool! I never would have guessed few of my blog posts had been pinned so many times. Thanks for sharing!
Becca
www.homeiswheremystorybegins.com
Posted by: Becca | February 05, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Very interesting....fun to learn something new....Thanks.
Posted by: teresa | February 06, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Oh, and I'm pinning this now so I will remember the address. =)
Posted by: teresa | February 06, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Thank you! So simple, yet I never would have known.
Posted by: Andrea@That'll Do Farm | February 06, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Thanks, Serena! That is so fun!! Tickled pink to see my photos and content there on other people's boards :)
Posted by: Erin | February 07, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Thank you Serena,
I didn't realize I had so many activity on my pins. Thank you for sharing and this is my link thanks to you.
http://pinterest.com/source/mammabellarte.blogspot.com/
Posted by: rita | February 07, 2013 at 06:47 PM
This is a great reminder :) Pinterest was my top referrer last month!
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | February 08, 2013 at 07:10 AM
It's nice. Thanks for this!
Posted by: Harold | March 13, 2013 at 10:57 PM