I’m on a creative kick lately with video, using the AVS4YOU suite of tools (much cheaper than CamTasia, good enough for my tastes), and decided to do a quick tutorial on adding the Pinterest button to WordPress.
A number of people have asked how I’ve added the “Pin It” button to my social sidebar thingamabob (the technical name), so I figured I’d show you. The “thingamabob,” BTW, is the GetSocial plugin for WordPress (it’s FREE).
Mind you, it’s all an excuse to do another YouTube (subscribe here to my channel), since I’m having a blast playing with my AVS4YOU suite of tools: the truth of the matter is I really enjoy the whole creative process…
…I mean…now that I’ve stopped banging my head against a brick wall to figure out how to actually edit my videos and such…!
By the way, it looks much better in full screen…
So if you want more information on Pinterest, I’d check out Mashable and SocialMediaExaminer:
http://mashable.com/2012/02/03/how-to-get-a-pinterest-invite
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-alaskan-mom-brings-millions-to-her-carpentry-blog/
In a word: it’s one more Google-free source of traffic, worth looking into. (OK, that’s more than one word.)
They also give you dofollow links (even though they’re all image-based links, i.e. no anchor text)…
My take on Pinterest:
- It’s 100% Google-proof
- It’s outrageously popular
- It’s driving TONS of traffic to retailers’ websites (i.e. BUYERS)
- My wife loves it. ‘Nuff said. :)
Really: my wife’s a barometer for what’s going to be a big thing in traffic: she called it when it was Facebook, YouTube and now Pinterest…funny that she hasn’t gone head over heels for Google+…
Like I said…she’s a great barometer for what’s going to drive traffic…she did, after all, get 3,000 visits from one Tweet when she wanted to…
Besides Traffic and DoFollow Links, Why Pinterest Rocks
I know, I know: it’s like you have 1,000 ideas and directions to run in, and you’re not sure if you should chase Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube or Pinterest now…
Like Pat Flynn says: be everywhere…
But if you feel overwhelmed, I think you’ll LOVE Pinterest: it’s really chill. Cool as a cuke, in fact.
No articles to spin, no keywords to research (it’s all images that are linked, you can add keywords to descriptions, categories and tags, but not a lot of SEO going on)…
Not a whole lot to it: so it’s a welcome break from the monotony of link-building…
But moreover: it’s a freaking fantastic research tool!
Did I mention they drive boatloads of buying traffic? Look, I mention it in the early part of the video – but just search “Pinterest Traffic” and you’ll start to see that this isn’t just a passing fad: it’s targeted, hungry traffic if you play your cards right.
(I’m still learning the platform myself, but I tells ya, I’m pretty excited on this one: and no spamming the place, people! It’s not going to do you any good…)
Even if you feel overwhelmed, I think Pinterest is a good place to check out for a relaxed, fun environment to get targeted traffic from, dofollow links, and do some serious market research, even if it’s not scientific (there’s little hard data on what’s popular: but give ‘em time and someone will cook up Pinterest stats and likely make a nice mint off people like me).
Hope you enjoyed the tutorial, and hey: what do you think of the yellow and black? I’m thinking a blog design, using those colors…is that a keeper?
Tell me what you think below. Thanks for dropping by!
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Dude, like the plugin… I’m using one similar: “Slick Social Buttons”
btw. I modified the “Slick Social Buttons” a bit so its themed to the site(s)…
Right on, Brian – a PHP genius like yourself prolly laughs at my simple tuts. :D
Hey James,
Cool thoughts on pinterest. I personally love it.
On a complete side note, one thing that someone thinking about adding social buttons to their mix should at least reflect on are what social communities their audience is active in (if any).
I could totally see a food blog with images totally killing it on a website like pinterest. I could also see an SEO blog using buffer instead. As for twitter, well, you know the game, man.
At any rate, appreciate you, yo. (and thanks for the information in regards to what you are using.)
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Leo -
Thanks for dropping by, and you’re dead-on about knowing your audience and where they hang out online.
Social media is anything but static, paint-by-numbers (unlike link-building)…it’s that gray area of common sense and market research that keeps most IMers out of the social strata to begin with. “Too much work.”
But worth it. :D
James Hussey recently posted..Add a Pinterest Button to WordPress With the GetSocial Plugin
I still have to give Pinterest a try but this is a nice tip. Looks like the social plugin I am using doesn’t allow for extra code. Maybe I’ll switch. Thanks :)
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Actually, I just updated my plugin and Pinterest is now an option. Cool!
I’m using “TF Social Share”.
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Awesome! I like how yours displays on your blog.
Hi James,
I haven’t explored Pinterest yet but it seems to be interesting to me after I watched your video created from AVS4YOU. I think Pinterest would also be a blockbuster like facebook.
P.S: I liked the video that you have created from AVS4YOU, I will give it a try. Is there any trial version available for this tool.
Yes there is, actually – I didn’t realize it though, I just bought it straight up. I’ll have to review it, so far it’s a keeper.
James Hussey recently posted..Better Than Link Building: Non-SEO Traffic
Pinterst is the most happening thing currently in the social network market and is also attracting lot of new people. thanks for sharing this plug in as I was looking for something like this from quite a while.
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Pinterest is great site but main audience is mainly women and you need to have picture based content to become popular on it.
But if any of your websites has many female visitors you must be on pinterest no matter what.
Thanks for tips to integrate pinterest!
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Most Pinterest traffic is female, but most of the people who spend money online in America = the woman of the house. :D
Pinterest is REALLY growing in popularity. Awesome opportunity to learn how to best use it. Thanks!
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I just got my Pinterest invitment today and love it! I think it would help driving traffic to my blog and niche sites too.
What’s yours and I love to follow you?
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I’ve actually got into this a couple of weeks ago and it’s pretty effective. Pinterest is so awesome and you’ll never regret of using it because it will support your site traffic.