Pinterest

JamesPenn · 10-09-2011, 04:30 PM

Hi Warriors

I've noticed I've been getting some traffic from a site called Pinterest.com for the last couple of weeks on my health blog.

What happens is I get an influx of 20 or so visitors in an hour and then it dies down to a very slow trickle and then a few days later there will be another 20-30 visitors in an hour.

I've had over 200 visitors in the past two weeks from this traffic source so I checked it out.

From the About page, it says it enables you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web.

From what I can tell, just one person has "Pinned" some of my blog posts to their pinboard, but I don't understand how that is generating so much traffic. They only have 49 followers.

Has anyone used Pinterest as a way to drive traffic? Or are you indirectly generating traffic from it like me?

Here's the link:

Pinterest / Home

Thanks,
James

Chris Sweeney · 10-09-2011, 05:45 PM

I've never used it to drive traffic, but I'll tell you what - my girlfriend is on there constantly just browsing. It's basically a social bookmarking site, but instead of "bookmarking" a page/picture/video/etc., you pin it up on your pinboard for others to see. Soooo, it's basically just a social bookmarking site with a few small twists.

mediaadvantages · 01-07-2012, 09:15 PM

I would like to find someone that could get some of my stuff pinned. If anyone has these capabilities, please let me know.

EricBaglio · 01-08-2012, 01:08 AM

It's a great time waster. My wife's on it all the time.

Rollmodl · 01-08-2012, 01:28 PM

Pinterest is one of the biggest startups receiving millions of dollars in capital. Read about them on Techcrunch and Mashable.

DeskCoder · 01-08-2012, 03:09 PM

I was just thinking about using Pinterest to drive traffic to my site. They have a ton of niches, so you can get some pretty targeted traffic.

Problem with Pinterest is that you need to request an invite ... and you need to use your facebook or twitter account to log in.

MichaelHiles · 01-08-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollmodl

Pinterest is one of the biggest startups receiving millions of dollars in capital. Read about them on Techcrunch and Mashable.

Pinterest is a great site... but has zero revenue model. It reminds me of the .COM era.

But I dig it. Lots of great traffic... especially for product sellers if you can get creative with your photography.

paulgl · 01-08-2012, 09:04 PM

Just noticed it on squidoo lenses. Had no idea if people knew
what it was. Did a search here and found this thread.

Seems to be the latest and greatest social thing to come along.

Looks different, but the same. How many of these do we need?
One? So many of these have bit the dust.

I did type my email in for an invite. We'll see.

Paul

Rashell · 01-09-2012, 06:10 PM

Pinterest kinda reminds me of flickr/twitter/stumbleupon combo. Flickr because it's very visual. Twitter because the original "pinner" usually just shares a little comment and then the link. Better than Twitter because it's a more organized discussion between followed and followers. StumbleUpon cause it's like a social bookmarking experience.

There's a spot where you can view every post that has been "pinned" which is probably where you're getting sudden spikes. One person pinned your site their followers went to check you out. Then a day or so later someone else finds your site while browsing either the everything, video, popular or gifts headings and they re-pin it. Then you're introduced to all of their followers. On and on...

Rashell

DynaPass · 01-09-2012, 06:18 PM

It is funny that everyone is posting about their wives and girlfriends going on Pinterest. Sounds to me like if you have a site which niche is for women you may just get some Pinterest traffic out of nowhere. Funny but interesting.

Rashell · 01-12-2012, 12:59 PM

Thought this link might be of interest to some of you...

Use Pinterest to Raise Consumer Interest | Practical eCommerce

It covers demographics and some interesting ways major brands are using the site to promote products they sell.

Rashell

mickmccrory · 01-30-2012, 03:24 PM

Really great site. I am starting to get the hang of pinterest, and I am learning more creative ways to gain exposure to my websites using it.

DPM70 · 02-11-2012, 05:33 PM

Sounds like an interesting place to get traffic (or should I say - to create some value). Thanks for the heads up.

godinu · 02-11-2012, 06:28 PM

you also need an invite to join right now.. not sure how long the waiting list is. tried to join just now myself

theseoguys · 02-11-2012, 07:27 PM

It sure is Pinterestng. I got my invite earlier this week. At first glance it is information overload. That is just my opinion. It is definitely a site on the rise. Alexa has it @ #106, and at this rate it will be top 25 by summer. Investors will be throwing tons of cash their way outside of the 37 Million so far. As far as a business model or monetization goes, facebook had no plan either in it's infancy.

DPM70 · 02-11-2012, 07:31 PM

Just the word "Pinteresting" - it kinda works. Somebody send me an invite so I can check out the potential of this entity.

Just registered "Zinteresting.com" hehe lol nope jesting

theseoguys · 02-11-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPM70

Just the word "Pinteresting" - it kinda works. Somebody send me an invite so I can check out the potential of this entity.

Just registered "Zinteresting.com" hehe lol nope jesting

PM me your email address and I will send you an invite.

MagnusOMX · 02-12-2012, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelHiles

Pinterest is a great site... but has zero revenue model. It reminds me of the .COM era.

This says it all and I agree 100%! Well said!

10-09-2011, 04:30 PM	#1
JamesPenn Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Exeter, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,416 Thanks: 196 Thanked 559 Times in 114 Posts Social Networking	Pinterest Hi Warriors I've noticed I've been getting some traffic from a site called Pinterest.com for the last couple of weeks on my health blog. What happens is I get an influx of 20 or so visitors in an hour and then it dies down to a very slow trickle and then a few days later there will be another 20-30 visitors in an hour. I've had over 200 visitors in the past two weeks from this traffic source so I checked it out. From the About page, it says it enables you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. From what I can tell, just one person has "Pinned" some of my blog posts to their pinboard, but I don't understand how that is generating so much traffic. They only have 49 followers. Has anyone used Pinterest as a way to drive traffic? Or are you indirectly generating traffic from it like me? Here's the link: Pinterest / Home Thanks, James
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10-09-2011, 05:45 PM	#2
Chris Sweeney HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ambler, PA (suburb of Philly) Posts: 418 Thanks: 68 Thanked 35 Times in 24 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Pinterest I've never used it to drive traffic, but I'll tell you what - my girlfriend is on there constantly just browsing. It's basically a social bookmarking site, but instead of "bookmarking" a page/picture/video/etc., you pin it up on your pinboard for others to see. Soooo, it's basically just a social bookmarking site with a few small twists.

01-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
mediaadvantages Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Pinterest I would like to find someone that could get some of my stuff pinned. If anyone has these capabilities, please let me know.

01-08-2012, 01:08 AM	#4
EricBaglio Warrior Enthusiast War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 179 Thanks: 28 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Pinterest It's a great time waster. My wife's on it all the time.
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01-08-2012, 01:28 PM	#5
Rollmodl Brooklyn, New York War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 244 Thanks: 2 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking	Re: Pinterest Pinterest is one of the biggest startups receiving millions of dollars in capital. Read about them on Techcrunch and Mashable.
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01-08-2012, 03:09 PM	#6
DeskCoder HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 159 Thanks: 27 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Pinterest I was just thinking about using Pinterest to drive traffic to my site. They have a ton of niches, so you can get some pretty targeted traffic. Problem with Pinterest is that you need to request an invite ... and you need to use your facebook or twitter account to log in.

01-08-2012, 09:04 PM	#8
paulgl Plundering the Web War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 4,851 Thanks: 804 Thanked 1,200 Times in 887 Posts	Re: Pinterest Just noticed it on squidoo lenses. Had no idea if people knew what it was. Did a search here and found this thread. Seems to be the latest and greatest social thing to come along. Looks different, but the same. How many of these do we need? One? So many of these have bit the dust. I did type my email in for an invite. We'll see. Paul
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01-09-2012, 06:10 PM	#9
Rashell HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NH Posts: 335 Thanks: 302 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Pinterest Pinterest kinda reminds me of flickr/twitter/stumbleupon combo. Flickr because it's very visual. Twitter because the original "pinner" usually just shares a little comment and then the link. Better than Twitter because it's a more organized discussion between followed and followers. StumbleUpon cause it's like a social bookmarking experience. There's a spot where you can view every post that has been "pinned" which is probably where you're getting sudden spikes. One person pinned your site their followers went to check you out. Then a day or so later someone else finds your site while browsing either the everything, video, popular or gifts headings and they re-pin it. Then you're introduced to all of their followers. On and on... Rashell

01-09-2012, 06:18 PM	#10
DynaPass Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 62 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Pinterest It is funny that everyone is posting about their wives and girlfriends going on Pinterest. Sounds to me like if you have a site which niche is for women you may just get some Pinterest traffic out of nowhere. Funny but interesting.

01-12-2012, 12:59 PM	#11
Rashell HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NH Posts: 335 Thanks: 302 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Pinterest Thought this link might be of interest to some of you... Use Pinterest to Raise Consumer Interest \| Practical eCommerce It covers demographics and some interesting ways major brands are using the site to promote products they sell. Rashell

01-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#12
mickmccrory Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 51 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: Pinterest Really great site. I am starting to get the hang of pinterest, and I am learning more creative ways to gain exposure to my websites using it.
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02-11-2012, 05:33 PM	#13
DPM70 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 476 Thanks: 94 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Pinterest Sounds like an interesting place to get traffic (or should I say - to create some value). Thanks for the heads up.
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02-11-2012, 06:28 PM	#14
godinu Peace maven War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 239 Thanks: 50 Thanked 51 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Pinterest you also need an invite to join right now.. not sure how long the waiting list is. tried to join just now myself
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02-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#15
theseoguys Jordan K War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 834 Thanks: 18 Thanked 92 Times in 80 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Pinterest It sure is Pinterestng. I got my invite earlier this week. At first glance it is information overload. That is just my opinion. It is definitely a site on the rise. Alexa has it @ #106, and at this rate it will be top 25 by summer. Investors will be throwing tons of cash their way outside of the 37 Million so far. As far as a business model or monetization goes, facebook had no plan either in it's infancy.
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02-11-2012, 07:31 PM	#16
DPM70 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 476 Thanks: 94 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Pinterest Just the word "Pinteresting" - it kinda works. Somebody send me an invite so I can check out the potential of this entity. Just registered "Zinteresting.com" hehe lol nope jesting
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