How to make money on Pinterest 2024(5 proven ways)
Hey there! Have you been wondering how you can make money on Pinterest? Is it even possible to make money on Pinterest? And if so, what are the different ways you can make money on Pinterest?
Don’t worry. I will answer all these questions. And yes, it is very much possible to make a lot of money on Pinterest. In fact, the amount of money you can make using this platform is unlimited. That’s right, it’s unlimited! This platform has the potential you need to make your life financially free.
And what’s more, everyone is welcome to try it out and cash in some money. From bloggers to influencers to affiliate marketers to business owners and many others. All you need is a good strategy, and Pinterest will do the rest for you.
However, you must be aware that this is no get rich quick scheme. Before you start raking in big bucks, you will need to work hard and be patient. The amount of time it might take may vary from person to person but once you approach this the right way, you will start making money in no time.
And that brings me to the main objective of this blogpost. In this blogpost we’ll get to know the different ways of making money on Pinterest. Are you ready to discover the money-making potential of Pinterest? Let’s begin then.
1. Affiliate marketing on Pinterest
Have you ever tried affiliate marketing. Well, if you haven’t, then you should know that it is one of the easiest ways of making money.
I’ll explain it a bit for those who are new to it. Affiliate marketing is a way of making money by earning commissions for promoting products created by other companies. You basically join an affiliate program and promote the company’s products on other platforms. And Pinterest just happens to be one of those platforms where you can promote these products.
On Pinterest, you can share your affiliate links together with the images of the products you’re promoting and if people like the product, they can buy it through your affiliate link. And you know what that means, commissions! And you can refer as many people as possible to buy the product you are promoting. Unlimited money for just a small effort. Isn’t that amazing?
However, make sure the images you post are very good looking. Pinterest is all about visual appealing. And if the people don’t like your images, they obviously won’t click on them which means they won’t buy the product.
Also make sure you notify the people about the affiliate links in order to build a community of trust with them. Don’t just place the links and fail to disclose them. People hate affiliate links and notifying them would absolutely increase the chances of them clicking on the links and buying the product.
By doing all these things, you will surely attract a lot of people to your Pinterest account and in turn make money through affiliate marketing. Are you worried that affiliate marketing may not be for you? Don’t worry. There’re other ways to make money on Pinterest. Here’s the next one.
2. Sponsored posts
This is one of the easiest ways to make money on Pinterest. It all involves collaborating with other brands and promoting them. It’s kinda like affiliate marketing but here, the brands pay you directly to create content that promotes them. The brand may instruct you to insert links into your content which people can use to go to their website.
Now you’re probably thinking of which brands you are gonna collaborate with, right? Just hold on to that thought a little bit longer. You still ain’t ready yet. Before you can start collaborating with brands, you will require a good following on the platform. And for that, you will need content.
But how to you do it? Well, for starters, I would recommend that you select a certain niche that you love. This could be lifestyle, clothing and apparel, food or travel among many others. Ensure you choose one that you’re passionate about. The next thing would be making content that is relevant and specific to that niche. Ensure your content is visually appealing to attract as many people as possible.
Posting engaging and high-quality content regularly will absolutely help expose your account to more people and also gain a loyal following. According to various sources, it is recommended to post 5-10 times a day on Pinterest. It is also advised to post in the evening (8PM-11PM) as this is when many users are winding down for the day.
Once you get a steady following on Pinterest, you can pitch to brands for sponsorships. Even better yet, you can relax and wait for brands to approach you themselves. Whatever works for you. Soon enough, you might even be able to join the likes of Joy Cho, a designer, blogger and product developer and who earns $7,000 per sponsored post.
Are you still interested in finding out other ways to generate income on Pinterest? Well, let’s get moving.
3. Pinterest creator fund
I bet you didn’t know that Pinterest had its own program to reward creators, did you?
Well, this program is a six-week program dedicated to helping underrepresented creators create and monetize better content. It pays $25,000 to eligible creators along with ad credits. How amazing is that?
However, there’s a catch. This program is only available in certain countries. Currently, only creators from US and Canada can apply while those in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France will be eligible later this year.
Are you in any of those countries? Well, you’ll want to know the requirements to join this program. Here are the requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have 750-10,000 followers
- Be in an underrepresented community
- Don’t benefit from Pinterest’s other monetization programs
- Be located in eligible countries
Do you have all these requirements? Well, what are you waiting for? Apply for the program and get your pay.
If you are not eligible, do not worry. There’s still two more ways to make money on Pinterest so read on.
4. Driving free traffic to your blog
Are you a blogger? If so, you’re in luck. And also, you know how important it is to drive a lot of traffic to your blog. For the longest time, many bloggers have been driving millions of traffic to their sites from just this single platform. And you know what that means, more traffic equals more money.
You may fail to realize it, but Pinterest is full of pins made by bloggers to drive traffic to their sites. So why not do it too? By driving traffic to your blog, you will be able to make money through the different methods of monetization. From ad views to affiliate marketing to product sales, you name them.
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By building a loyal following on Pinterest, your blog will be sure to get a steady amount of traffic.
I mean, what else do you need a s a blogger. With this amazing platform, you can just focus on making quality content and Pinterest will do the rest for you.
One thing though, ensure you post attractive high-quality pins. As I’ve been saying, Pinterest is all about visual appeal. If people don’t love your pins, they won’t click them, and this therefore means that you won’t be driving traffic to your blog. Also make sure that your pins are related to your blog’s niche.
Do this and your blog will blow up in no time. You’ll be getting large amounts of traffic and cashing in some big bucks.
5. Selling digital and physical products
And last but not least, you can make money on Pinterest by promoting your products.
Did you know that 85% of weekly users make a purchase on the platform based on pins they saw from a board? Mm-hmm, and also, Pinterest users spend twice as much when shopping on the platform than on other social media platforms. How cool is that? Pinterest was literally made for this very purpose, wasn’t it?
Don’t shy away. Start pinning your products on the platform and you’ll see for yourself. Many people are selling products like eBooks, printables, clothing and others on this very platform.
So, what do you need to do to start? Well first, you should set up an online store on platforms like Shopify or Amazon. Afterwards, you can create quality pins of your products with direct links to your online store. And really, that’s all you need. Other people will then view your pins and if interested, they will visit your store and buy the product associated to your pin. Easy peasy, right?
It’s much easier than waiting for people to find your store by themselves, isn’t it? And it’s all free. If you have an online store or you’re planning to start one, then Pinterest should be your first go-to for promoting your products.
Bottom Line
Pinterest can be a very invaluable tool for making money when approached in the right way. And as there are different ways to make money from the platform, one can easily choose which one is more suitable for them.
With these methods, you can easily become financially stable, and the best thing is that the earning potential is unlimited. What are you waiting for?
Pinterest receives over 1 billion monthly website visits making it one of the most popular social media platforms. In fact, when it comes to social commerce, Pinterest is the 5th most popular platform.
Many people are already taking advantage of this opportunity. So, why can’t you do it too?
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