Pinterest is now the 3rd most popular social network in the world

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Hi everyone, have you seen this?

Pinterest now the third most popular social network after Facebook & Twitter | VentureBeat

According to VentureBeat, (which y'all should read on a daily basis lol) Pinterest is now the 3rd largest and most popular social netwok in the World after Facebook and Twitter, for thise still doubting about the potential of Pinterest, check it out!

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  • Profile picture of the author Backlink Tycoon
    They forgot YouTube so fourth

    Edit: Why isn't YouTube considered a social network?
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  • Profile picture of the author Irwin Dominguez
    Pinterest got viral and spread like wildfire quickly. It's really a great social network; I can see why it got so popular.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
      Originally Posted by irdizzle View Post

      I can see why it got so popular.
      I cant.

      There's nothing new about sharing photos.

      I dont see what all the fuss is about.
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  • Profile picture of the author wushumaro
    Yup. Pinterest is on the rise. It's the latest marketing buzz.
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  • Profile picture of the author loads16017
    Most of the IM people know that already, That site also will be ruined very soon just like other popular social networks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ralf Skirr
      Amazing development.

      People always think some things are set in stone, for example the eternal dominance of Facebook. Some thought that of MySpace, too.

      Things can change quickly and without warning.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fallen_Angel
    I do not think it will last. Wait for the first batch of lawsuits over images shared without usage rights.
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    • Profile picture of the author Palusko
      Interesting point. There indeed are tons of photos that are clearly used without any authorization. I wonder what is Pinterest's take (and defense) on this. I hope it's more than "it's user's responsibility" approach because I don't think that would work too good.
      On the other hand, no one seems to be actually suing, or even being outraged yet, so maybe Pinterest does have some legal leg to stand on.
      Well, we'll see.


      Originally Posted by Fallen_Angel View Post

      I do not think it will last. Wait for the first batch of lawsuits over images shared without usage rights.
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      • Profile picture of the author David Best
        Originally Posted by Palusko View Post

        Interesting point. There indeed are tons of photos that are clearly used without any authorization. I wonder what is Pinterest's take (and defense) on this. I hope it's more than "it's user's responsibility" approach because I don't think that would work too good.
        On the other hand, no one seems to be actually suing, or even being outraged yet, so maybe Pinterest does have some legal leg to stand on.
        Well, we'll see.
        I too find Fallen_Angel's post (#8) interesting. And I've read different views on the 'legal leg" that Pinterest may be planning to stand on - including one interpretation claiming Pinterest's ToS puts all responsibility for any legal costs on the member/user. I have registered an account, but will get a consultation and legal professional's review of the ToS before using the service.

        David Best
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  • Wow... That was quick.
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  • Profile picture of the author Manoj V
    If used well and not for sheer spamming Pinterest can drive a horde of traffic. Its a site for sharing and not just promoting products.
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    • Profile picture of the author SocialMediaOwls
      Originally Posted by Max P View Post

      If used well and not for sheer spamming Pinterest can drive a horde of traffic. Its a site for sharing and not just promoting products.

      I use Pinterest 100% on the level and get minimum 3k hits per month, high conversion and sales.

      It's so easy to use....well even a novice IM'er could do it
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      • Profile picture of the author Tjalling
        Originally Posted by SocialMediaOwls View Post

        I use Pinterest 100% on the level and get minimum 3k hits per month, high conversion and sales.

        It's so easy to use....well even a novice IM'er could do it
        Could you go a bit more into detail about how you use Pinterest for traffic?
        Might learn something of it
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  • Profile picture of the author IMHunter
    Wow! If have not yet jumped on Pinterest to monetize it. I guess I should not wait any longer.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andhisnamewas
    I started on Pintrest about a month ago.
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  • Profile picture of the author tomako
    I first come across it this summer for backlinks and It was a bit confusing, and di not realize its potential. When I realize this march (with the news) I login and see I have 40 active followers. If I had visited it a few times since summer I should have 1000s of followers, shame on me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Saito
    I think it's stupid.

    Yet another social media site offering little that is new or can't be done on sites like Flickr, Imgur, Facebook, etc.

    I'll see how things go with others (and for myself marketing on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google+) before I invest time, research, getting a few WSOs, etc, to start trying it out. No rush.
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  • Profile picture of the author RySpencer
    I do read VentureBeat almost daily. It is very, very important to follow!

    Pinterest is massive and the marketing potential is huge. If you know how to make your brand or product "visual" and stand out, Pinterest is where you should be focusing your marketing efforts.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tadresources
    I'm still kind of meh about Pinterest so this is kind of surprising to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author powerofschool
    pinterest is the great place to pin all photo related links from all over the sites.

    And collection of albums and structure will be awesome in the pinterest.
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  • Profile picture of the author GeorgeC
    Well pinterest is still maturing, like many other social networking sites, I think we're still going to see a major growth, new features added int he coming months and for sure their business model is going to mature, take for example Twitter, they still don't find a correct business model (According to VentureBeat) but still they're very very popular... Pinterest will surprise us all in the coming months.
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  • Profile picture of the author TopKat22
    I can see why. Pinterest was my new favorite as soon as I got into it.

    It is easier, happier and seems to leave out all the drama that is in all the other social networks.

    It is also a lot easier to see and ignor spammers and people just trying to make a quick buck.
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  • Profile picture of the author ladytos
    So Pinterest is the now ranking 3rd place in social networks. I think smart marketers will capitalize on this new trend especially looking at the rate at which its growing.
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  • Profile picture of the author kayebee
    I haven't heard much about it until I read this thread. I seen it once as social media icon on a blog but that's it. If it's all about pinning images then I think it might be great for designers (all types of graphics: banners, icons, themes, backgrounds, etc...) to showcase their work. I'm definitely going to check it out.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbsts
    There's nothing new with what they are doing but they are doing it in a new way. The site is also very visual pleasing. I think sm is mostly based on the visual aspect these days.
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  • Profile picture of the author spunkz
    Long live Pinterest and Affiliate marketing to women! They love them shoes!
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  • Profile picture of the author achukuttan
    Off the topic a little bit, There is boom already started on Pinterest domains too, I think.
    Also many fiver gigs are giving followers too...
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    • Profile picture of the author mosthost
      Originally Posted by achukuttan View Post

      Off the topic a little bit, There is boom already started on Pinterest domains too, I think.
      Also many fiver gigs are giving followers too...
      A boom on trademark violation domains. Whee!
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  • Profile picture of the author jacksonlin
    Cool, I bet you Google is like "DOH, how come THEY can pull it off, but we CAN'T". We have GOOGLE + on EVERYTHING!
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