Getting started with Pinterest as a beginner doesn’t require a big following or professional design skills. In fact, it’s one of the most beginner-friendly platforms for making money online. If you can pin, you can profit.
Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you start earning on Pinterest — even if you’re brand new.
Step 1: Choose a Profitable Niche
Start by picking a topic you enjoy that also has income potential. Popular niches include:
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Budgeting and saving money
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DIY and crafts
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Health and fitness
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Work-from-home jobs
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Affiliate marketing
Look at what’s trending on Pinterest and see what consistently performs well. Focus on that niche.
Step 2: Create a Business Pinterest Account
Switch to or start a business account. It’s free and gives you access to:
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Pinterest Analytics
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Rich Pins
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Advertising tools (if needed later)
Go to business.pinterest.com and follow the prompts to set it up.
Step 3: Optimize Your Profile
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Add a clear profile photo (or logo)
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Write a keyword-rich bio
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Add a link to your blog or affiliate landing page
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Create boards relevant to your niche
Pinterest is also a search engine — so your profile should include words people search for.
Step 4: Start Pinning Valuable Content
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Pin blog posts that help solve a problem
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Use high-quality vertical images (1000 x 1500px)
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Write clear pin titles and descriptions with keywords
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Link pins to your blog, lead capture page, or affiliate offer
Make sure every pin serves a purpose — it should either educate, entertain, or solve a problem.
Step 5: Monetize Your Pinterest Traffic
Once people start clicking your pins, you can make money in several ways:
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Affiliate marketing – Promote products and earn a commission
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Blog traffic – Send visitors to your site and monetize with ads
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Email marketing – Collect emails and sell to your list over time
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Digital products – Sell printables, templates, or courses
The key is to give value first. Don’t just drop links—build trust.
Bonus Tips:
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Pin consistently — use a scheduler like Tailwind
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Study your analytics and create more of what performs well
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Join group boards to increase reach
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Repin older content to stay visible
Pinterest isn’t just about cute crafts anymore. It’s a powerful tool to generate real income — especially for beginners who are willing to learn and take consistent action.
Until we speak again, remember…
Be Yourself, Help Others, NEVER QUIT!
Seely Clark IV
