You probably have been using Pinterest for years to find new recipes, fashion inspiration, and decor ideas but did you know that you can actually make money on Pinterest?
If you are in need of some extra income to support your family or pay off debt, a side job or “side hustle” can be an awesome way to make some extra cash either from home or in your spare time.
A quick google search for making money will bring up a lot of articles about starting a blog or joining an MLM but one of the lesser known ways to earn extra income is on Pinterest.
Pinterest is primarily a visual search engine with around 200m users. The membership is heavily skewed female so bear that in mind when thinking about how to make money using the site.
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To be able to successfully make money with Pinterest, you will need to master the platform first. You need to learn the ins and outs of how Pinterest works, know how to set up and grow an account there, how to drive traffic to a website through it and so on!
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1.Affiliate Pins
Adding affiliate links on Pinterest is probably the easiest way to get started making money on the platform. You do not need a blog to be approved for a lot of affiliate programs although it does help for the networks.
Some easy things you can promote include:
- Products you love such as candles, planners or gift ideas
- Services you use such as savings websites and apps like iBotta
- Courses and ebooks you are interested in or have taken
How much can you expect to make using affiliate links?
The world is really your oyster when it comes to affiliate links. A lot will depend on the kind of product that you are promoting and the commission level. For example, ebooks and courses often have a 40% commission level while products such as baby products may pay out closer to 5%.
2. Become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant
If you have some spare time during the week and evenings, consider becoming a Pinterest Virtual Assistant (VA) for a brand or blogger.
What is a virtual assistant?
A VA does many jobs that their employee either doesn’t have time or expertise for. It is a home-based position (hence, virtual) and your tasks will vary depending on what is needed at that time.
Tasks could include:
- Scheduling pins in Tailwind or Boardbooster
- Manually pinning or repinning
- Participating in Pinterest share threads on Facebook
- Creating pins using photo editing software
- Organizing the blogger or brand’s Pinterest profile and boards.
- Updating Pinterest descriptions
How much can you expect to earn?
Obviously, there is no set salary as your pay will depend on how many hours you work and what kind of skills and experience you possess. Based on VA income reports, it looks like $1000 a month is very achievable.
3. Sell your own products on Pinterest
Selling your own products can be the most lucrative option for making money on Pinterest. Many crafters, entrepreneurs and small (and large) business use Pinterest as a way to either get traffic to their website or to promote their own products on a platform such as Etsy.
If you are crafty or have a product such as an ebook or course to sell, Pinterest is a great way to get sales from a wide audience.
What kind of products do well on Pinterest?
The best way to see what works well is to spend some time on Pinterest and search for items that interest you. Items that are very popular include:
Items that are very popular include:
- Wedding items such as decor, invitations, and accessories
- Newborn photo props like crocheted outfits and hats
- Handmade jewelry
- Ebooks about self-improvement and parenting
- Party favors and gifts
- Printables such as prints for the home, planners, and worksheets (budget, fitness etc). If you are interested in making your own printables.
Once you have decided on the kinds of product you wish to sell, you can either add them to your Etsy account or use a free platform such as Woocommerce to create your own online store. You can then make pins that feed directly to your store and products.
How much can you make?
Potential earnings and chances of success will depend a lot on the product you sell. High volume, low-cost items will probably be easier to promote and get traction on than big-ticket items.
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