Hey everyone! Today, let’s dive into how you can make money using Pinterest affiliate marketing. A few months ago, I shared a video showcasing how much I earned through Pinterest affiliate marketing in just 90 days. Spoiler alert: the results weren’t exactly what I hoped for.
Since then, I’ve discovered a new strategy that has significantly improved my results, and I’m excited to share it with you. Let’s jump right in!
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What is Pinterest Affiliate Marketing?
If you’re new to Pinterest affiliate marketing, here’s how it works: you create and share pins with affiliate links that direct users to products or services. When someone clicks on your pin and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.
Pinterest is the world’s largest visual search engine with millions of users searching for ideas and inspiration every day. This makes it a perfect platform for affiliate marketing. Personally, I use Pinterest daily for various things, and I’ve seen firsthand how effective it can be for driving sales.
Step 1: Research Trending Topics
To start, research what people are searching for on Pinterest. Instead of picking a niche upfront, work backward by identifying trends. A great tool for this is Pinterest Trends, available with a professional account.
For example, popular searches might include terms like:
- Fall outfits
- Fall decor
- School outfits
- College bags
Since I’m creating this at the end of August, the back-to-school season is in full swing, and “college bags” caught my attention. To narrow down further, use long-tail keywords. My go-to tool for this is SEMrush, which helps find specific variations like:
- College tote bags
- Ikea bags for college
From here, “college tote bags” emerged as a strong option.
Step 2: Find Affiliate Products
Head over to Amazon, one of the easiest affiliate programs to work with, and search for “college tote bags.” Filter results by bestsellers to identify popular items. Choose a few top-rated options to promote.
Step 3: Create Eye-Catching Pins
Creating visually appealing pins is critical since Pinterest is a visual platform. If you’re not a graphic design pro, tools like Kittle can make your life easier. Kittle offers tons of templates for logos, social media graphics, and, most importantly, Pinterest pins.
For those who struggle with graphic design, use my link to Kittle and promo code ChristinaYT to get 25% off any subscription plan.
Step 4: Drive Traffic to Product Review Articles
Instead of just linking directly to the product, create pins that lead to a product review article. For this, tools like ChatGPT can help generate blog content quickly. For instance, you can use a prompt like:
“Create a blog post about five college tote bags for the 2024 school year, including these specific bags.”
ChatGPT can generate detailed content with key features of each product, making your blog post informative and engaging. Be sure to include affiliate links throughout the article and add compelling images.
For publishing, platforms like WordPress and Medium are great options. Medium is particularly beginner-friendly and allows you to copy-paste images easily.
Step 5: Be Consistent and Patient
Pinterest affiliate marketing isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It requires consistency and patience. From my experience, creating multiple pins daily is essential. Fortunately, AI tools like Kittle and ChatGPT make the process faster and less daunting.
It took me some time to see results, but persistence paid off. If you’re not seeing immediate success, don’t get discouraged. Stick with it and keep refining your strategy.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for an effective side hustle, Pinterest affiliate marketing is worth exploring. Remember to:
- Research trends and use long-tail keywords.
- Select popular affiliate products.
- Create visually stunning pins with tools like Kittle.
- Drive traffic to well-written product review articles.
- Stay consistent and give it time.
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Happy pinning!
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