If you're an online entrepreneur, blogger, or coach trying to grow your email list or sell your products, you might feel stuck chasing Instagram trends and getting nowhere. What if there was a better, more sustainable way to drive traffic, collect leads, and make sales—on autopilot?

💡 Enter Pinterest—the most overlooked platform for organic growth.

In the latest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I spoke with Nadalie Bardo, aka Your Pin Coach, who shared why Pinterest is a game-changer for creators who want to grow their business without dancing on Reels or fighting algorithm changes.

Here's what we uncovered—and how you can use Pinterest to grow your list, sell digital products, and make money starting now.

🎯 Pinterest Isn't Social Media—It's a Search Engine

Unlike Instagram or TikTok, Pinterest is a visual search engine. That means content you create today can continue bringing you traffic and leads months or even years from now.

"Pinterest is the slow burn that keeps burning," says Nadalie. "It brings in long-term results without the need to post daily."

Instead of relying on fleeting posts that disappear from feeds, you're building an evergreen traffic machine.

🚀 Step 1: Grow Your Email List with Pinterest

The smartest way to use Pinterest? To grow your list with a lead magnet or freebie.

👋 Don't have a freebie yet? With MiloTree's Free Plan, you can create an opt-in page in under 5 minutes, upload your freebie, and start collecting email addresses immediately—no tech skills required.

Nadalie recommends starting with 10 links—these could be blog posts, opt-in pages, sales pages, podcast episodes, or YouTube videos. Then:

Find 3–5 Keywords relevant to your niche using Pinterest Trends or the search bar.
Create 5 Pin Templates (Canva is perfect for this).
Design 5 Pins per Link using those templates.
Schedule 1 Pin per Day to start.

This strategy gives you 50 days of content—without burnout.

📅 Tap Into Pinterest Seasonality for Fast Results

Pinterest is a seasonal platform. If you can tap into trends—like summer vacations, back-to-school, or holiday gift guides—you'll accelerate your growth.

Example: If you're a gut health coach, try pins like:

"How to Navigate Summer BBQs with IBS"
"5 Gut-Friendly Holiday Recipes"
"What to Pack for a Bloat-Free Beach Trip"

Seasonal content works because it aligns with what your audience is already searching for right now.

🤖 How to Use AI the Right Way (and Avoid Common Mistakes)

AI tools like ChatGPT can support your Pinterest strategy—but don't rely on them for everything.

✅ Use ChatGPT to:

Write pin titles and descriptions (after you identify your keywords)
Brainstorm use cases for your products (e.g., a bracelet as a bridal shower gift)
Expand your audience by matching your niche with trending interests like nail art or summer hairstyles

❌ Avoid using ChatGPT to:

Do keyword research (Pinterest has its own data)
Generate AI-written content that misleads users (Pinterest is cracking down on this)

💸 Can You Link a Pin Directly to a Product and Make Sales?

Yes—but don't rely on a "one and done" pin to do all the work.

The truth is: 🧩 A pin might take weeks or months before someone buys. 👀 It could take 20 touchpoints before a customer makes a purchase.

That's why email is your superpower.

Use Pinterest to get people onto your email list with a compelling freebie, then follow up with:

A welcome sequence
A tripwire or low-cost offer
An email series that builds trust and sells your product

🛠 With MiloTree's Free Plan, you can set up your freebie delivery and sell your first digital product—all from one simple dashboard.

🔥 Pinterest Traffic Is More Valuable Than Google

Yes, seriously. Nadalie reports that traffic from Pinterest earns her 3–5x more in ad revenue than traffic from Google or Bing. That's because Pinterest users are in action-taking mode. They're not just scrolling—they're clicking, saving, and buying.

✅ Start Simple: One Freebie + One Pin a Day

You don't need 20 pins a day to see results.

If you've got one strong freebie that solves a real problem and you create 5-10 pins to promote it, that's enough to start growing your list and validating your funnel.

This is the exact strategy we recommend with MiloTree:

Upload your freebie
Use our AI to generate an opt-in landing page
Post pins that lead people to it

🆓 And yes, you can do all of this on the MiloTree Free Plan. Start here and grow from there.

Final Thoughts: Pinterest + MiloTree = Organic Growth Engine

If you're tired of chasing social media trends with little to show for it, it's time to try Pinterest.

Pinterest gives you consistent, qualified traffic. MiloTree helps you turn that traffic into subscribers and sales.

Start with a clear goal, a simple freebie, and one pin a day—and build from there.

👉 Ready to start? Grab Nadalie's Free Pinterest Best Practices Cheat Sheet and Free Masterclass at YourPinCoach.com.

And don't forget to sign up for MiloTree to launch your first opt-in page in minutes—no tech

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