
The best Pinterest creators realize it’s essential to balance creating new visuals regularly with making smart use of proven Pins.
A Pin is considered fresh if its visual design and description stand out in both home feeds and search results.
1. You can reuse the same URL with a fresh Pin on a different board.
When creating a Pin, you have the option to customize its visual appearance and copy to reach different audiences. Pinterest recognizes such Pins as fresh content worthy of distribution even if they promote similar blog posts or product pages; therefore multiple pins from a creator often promote similar posts at once and receive great reach as each Pin targets different keywords, appeals to different visual preferences, and captures different search intent.
Content creation takes time and resources, so whenever possible it makes sense to repurpose existing assets where possible. Reusing top-performing Pins with updated visuals and keyword strategies is one effective strategy to expand their reach and drive traffic back to your website. This strategy is especially helpful for evergreen content; according to Tailwind research it remains relevant and drives engagement for years.
Make sure to optimize your fresh Pins for SEO by employing a keyword strategy that drives targeted traffic and converts. To boost performance, change image/text combinations or update board placements accordingly based on new angles or keyword focus – but be careful not to overdo it – too many Fresh Pins in a short period can reduce performance by confusing Pinterest algorithms and harm performance.
Start with content that has already done well on Pinterest, such as your highest-performing Pins, most-read blog posts or best-performing products. Use Pinterest Analytics to identify which Pins or content pieces are driving the most clicks, saves or impressions. Once this step is complete, select pieces worthy of receiving the Fresh Pin treatment and devise a strategy to revive them. Pins with the highest outbound clicks, saves, and impressions will likely generate the highest return for your campaign. Use the Tailwind app to craft new Pins that contain the same URL but with fresh visuals and text. Choose a unique title and description for every Pin so that the Pinterest algorithm recognizes it as new content.
2. You can reuse the same URL with a fresh Pin on a different blog post.
Answering this question depends on the level of freshness needed in your Pins. Aiming for a balance between new content creation and reused Pins gives the algorithm enough time to evaluate new pins while rewarding accounts who consistently produce original material.
To qualify as a Fresh Pin, a visual must have both an original design and new keyword focus/text description; this definition offers some leeway; for instance, images may still be optimized for mobile viewing if they offer completely different visuals compared with those seen before; similarly, text descriptions that offer completely unique approaches can count as Fresh Pins.
Make sure your Pins reach maximum audience by writing genuine new descriptions that target any keywords missed by your original Pin. Skipping this step may reduce performance; use Pinterest Analytics to see which versions of Fresh Pins are doing the best!
Though high-quality visuals are certainly important, what’s even more crucial is for your content to resonate with its target audience and be easily understandable on mobile screens. As more than 85-89% of Pinterest activity takes place through mobile, it is especially essential that Pins designed specifically for this audience are easily digestible on small displays.
Use bright, clear photos that showcase your content at its best. Make sure the pictures are mobile-optimized, with captions and metadata easily legible on a smaller screen. Also include a call to action that tells users what to do next – for instance “Shop the Look,” to eliminate friction in user experience and boost click-through rates.
Spacing out Fresh Pins so they aren’t competing for attention is also essential, and using Tailwind to automate scheduling will do just this.
3. You can reuse the same URL with a fresh Pin on a different product page.
Instead of saving old Pins again and again, make a new Pin that points directly to a different product page. This strategy allows you to reach a wider audience without creating brand new content; additionally it enables more targeted keyword targeting that pertains specifically to your product or service.
Pinterest’s algorithm favors Pins that stand out visually, even if they promote similar blog posts or products. For instance, if your original Pin depicted your kitchen from one angle only, try recreating it using different photos and styles; this will ensure your new Pin is recognized as unique and worthy of distribution.
Make sure that, along with updating the visuals, you also update the text. Avoid keyword stuffing and aim for clear, helpful descriptions that highlight the benefits of your product or service. Also create unique descriptions for each pin you create so as to maximize search visibility on Pinterest as well as Google Image Search and organic website traffic. This will increase search visibility across platforms including Pinterest as well as organic website traffic.
Repurposing content can be an effective monetization strategy on Pinterest, but planning for long-term results is essential. Measure impressions, saves, click-throughs and downstream conversions to identify which creatives perform the best and then optimize their timing – it is wise to space out Fresh Pins by 2-3 weeks so each Pin can have enough time to gain distribution and exposure before the next one enters your system.
One effective strategy for growing on Pinterest is creating and promoting new blog posts, videos, products or other forms of media; however, you can make more out of existing content by updating its design with fresh Pin designs. This can save both time and resources while simultaneously producing engaging long-form pieces that drive long-term engagement – plus it keeps your content pipeline full without feeling pressured to constantly come up with fresh ideas!
4. You can reuse the same URL with a fresh Pin on a different image.
Fresh Pins are created when they don’t include existing links or visuals that already exist, targeting different keywords or searches. Pins with fresh designs tend to stand out more in Pinterest feed and get noticed more often by users, helping them stand out more.
Achieve success when creating pins that pass Pinterest’s algorithm’s Freshness test requires creating visually distinct pins, without using subtle tweaks like changing text color or moving photos two pixels – you should alter their image, title, and description; for instance a blog post with organizing tips could become 5-10 different Pins featuring images to illustrate each step or tip in the process. You could also try longer vertical Pins, video Pins or carousel-style Pins in order to reach more people.
Be wary that creating too many “Fresh Pins” too quickly for the same URL can be seen by Pinterest as spam or low-quality content, and can even result in suspension. A good rule of thumb for success would be having 30–40% new Pins and 60-70% established Pins on your account, to show you are actively expanding your presence and increasing engagement.
Once your piece of content has garnered multiple Fresh Pins, it’s time to examine its analytics to identify its top performing ones. Repurposing popular blog posts or products as promoted pins will drive traffic, clicks, and saves.
If your evergreen posts perform well on Pinterest, try adapting them for each season or holiday to ensure maximum exposure for users searching specific terms throughout the year. By creating seasonal variations of each Pin you have on the platform, this will also keep it top-of-mind among its users and ensure its visibility for search engines like Google and Bing.
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