Affiliate Marketing on Pinterest: A Beginner’s Guide

Pinterest can be a game-changer for affiliate marketers. Unlike traditional social platforms, Pinterest functions as a search engine, offering long-lasting visibility for your content. Brittany Amber, a social media marketing and Pinterest strategist, explains how to successfully link affiliate products to your Pins without violating platform guidelines. Let’s break it down!

Pinterest’s algorithm works more like Google or YouTube, which means content stays relevant longer. Unlike Instagram or TikTok posts that lose traction quickly, well-crafted Pinterest Pins can generate traffic for months. This makes it ideal for passive income streams like affiliate marketing.

To ensure your account isn’t banned:

 

• Avoid using copyrighted product images (e.g., from Amazon listings).

 

• Include an affiliate disclosure in your Pin descriptions.

 

• Create unique, value-driven visuals for Pinterest.

Brittany recommends using Canva to create appealing Pins. Here’s what to include:

 

• Eye-catching visuals: Use trending colours and styles (e.g., pinks and purples for mindfulness or motherhood niches).

 

• Clear messaging: Use bold, easy-to-read text to highlight product benefits.

 

• Call-to-action: Add text like “Learn more” to boost clicks.

 

Pro Tip: Research keywords on Pinterest to align your Pins with user searches, boosting discoverability.

Pinterest videos are highly engaging. Brittany suggests creating short clips that demonstrate or discuss your product. Canva’s video tools are perfect for crafting quick, visually appealing video Pins.