

Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Kate Ahl
The Simple Pin Podcast delivers weekly Pinterest marketing tips, updates, and stories of how business owners are finding success on the platform. Every Wednesday a new show airs to showcase how this powerful platform is helping millions of small business owners acheive their goals of sales and lead gen. Simple Pin Media delivers weekly Pinterest marketing advice using data-driven results. Keep it simple, be authentic, and pin with purpose. Learn more at simplepinmedia.com
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Jun 4, 2025 • 10min
Troubleshooting Part #2: Keywords
Keywords have been a part of the Pinterest ecosystem for over 10 years. It’s how pins get surfaced when pinners are searching. How pins end up in their home feed after they have previously searched for a product or topic. Without keywords we wouldn’t have Pinterest. So then as a marketer what’s the problem? Why are people struggling so much to use keywords? I’ve convered this topic extensively in the last 9 years. I went back to look through all the posts and lost count. I’ve tried to get creative with how I’ve covered the topic and sometimes you just need to call it like you see it and say the quiet part outloud. That’s what I’m sharing in this short but sweet episode today. Stay with us. Keyword Planning GuideTailwind Keyword Tool : tailwind.sjv.io/21Gz2OTrends tool on Pinterest—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

May 28, 2025 • 21min
Troubleshooting Part #1: Pinterest Images
We’re diving into a 3-part series on troubleshooting your Pinterest marketing. We’re going to take 3 aspects of marketing and provide guidance on what can be improved. The 3 topics we’re covering are – images, keywords, and content. First up, images! The flagship way users interact with your content. I believe these are where you get the most bang for your buck. At Simple Pin Media, we have a team of designers that will not only create pins for you but can also help guide you through pin creation. Best part, you don’t have to be a current client to take advantage of that service. If you’d like us to create a batch of fresh pins for you, simply visit us here. 📌 Grab our Canva Pinterest templates and start creating today - https://bit.ly/3SV7Rje📌 Taliwind study on images - https://www.tailwindapp.com/pinterest-marketing/research/2025-benchmark-study-part-1📌 Pinner Persona Project - https://bit.ly/4myNVQT—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

May 21, 2025 • 19min
Conversions or Volume -- what is your goal?
Let’s talk about volume vs. conversion and how that relates to your Pinterest marketing strategy. There are two camps of people in my community – those who want more traffic and those who want more sales. There are some that have both but more often than not one of those goals wins out. Add to it the frustration of the internet changing and you have a lot of confused, overwhelmed, and frustrated people. But I would argue the frustration isn’t always about what’s happening TO us but it’s the lack of a clear understanding of our business model and what our ultimate goal is. So the question I’m asking today is what’s the difference between volume and conversion goals in online business and can you achieve both, especially with Pinterest marketing.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

May 14, 2025 • 26min
The Complete Guide to Pinterest Board Sections
What are Pinterest board sections and how do you use them in your Pinterest marketing? That’s the question we’re answering today in this latest guidance from Pinterest about Pinterest Board sections. Intro - Call to Action: After you listen to this episode, you may feel a little overwhelmed with where to start in regard to cleaning up your account or updating your boards. Our team has been briefed on all of these changes, and we have come up with a plan to support our clients in building out optimized boards. If you’re looking for someone to clean up your account, simply reach out to us at simplepinmedia.com/services. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

May 7, 2025 • 37min
Did Open AI just kill Canva??
To say the discussion around using AI images on Pinterest has been expansive would be an understatement. I can’t open an app without people talking about it. As I’ve said in a recent podcast, there is a way to do this ethically and I think Jeff Sieh has come up with a way to stick to your creative roots and serve your users. Previous podcast on AI images Follow Jeff SiehThis is for my eCommerce listeners. If you’re looking to kickstart your Pinterest marketing we have a specific package just for you – our eCommerce Kickstart. We assess your Pinterest account, clean up and build up your boards, supply you with custom Pinterest templates and support your with a strategy call to detail your marketing plan and answer any questions.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Apr 29, 2025 • 23min
How to set Goals for Pinterest Marketing
Pinterest isn’t just about pinning pretty pictures; it’s a powerful marketing tool that can drive long-term traffic and conversions. But to make the most of it, you need to have clear, actionable goals. So, let’s dive into how you can set smart Pinterest marketing goals that actually move the needle in your business.Intro - Call to Action: Pinterest is growing right now. Just last quarter they reported 553 million active users. And the growth isn’t stopping. From making sales to getting more leads on their email lists, businesses are seeing that Pinterest is making a difference. We know that you’ve listened to our podcast, you’re taking in all the tips, but there’s something stopping you from really reaching your goals. If you need support through monthly organic management, support to start your Pinterest Ads or just someone to clean up your account, we have you covered. Visit simplepinmedia.com/services.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Apr 16, 2025 • 36min
Simple, no-BS way to optimize Pinterest sales
You can drive traffic from Pinterest all day, every day, but converting them to long-term buyers is a little more difficult. In this episode we’re going to dive into some simple, practical ways to make sure whatever you’re doing on Pinterest is optimized for sales. Follow Kelsey - https://kelseysilver.com/metrics Intro - Call to Action: Inner Circle promo doors close on April 18, 2025. The group starts the following Monday, April 21. To sign up go to simplepinmedia.com/ic—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Apr 9, 2025 • 16min
How one brand 5x their sales on Pinterest through ads
Let’s talk Pinterest Ads because they can be awesome. One of our clients in the wedding and fashion space 5x’d their sales with Pinterest Ads and they aren’t looking back. Let me tell you the story to get your wheels turning and see how you can leverage Pinterest Ads in your business. If you’re interested in getting started with Pinterest Ads you can do one of two things - hire us to consult with you while you’re building them on your own OR you can hire us like this client did to manage them for you. Both links are below:https://www.simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-ads-management/ https://www.simplepinmedia.com/pinterest-ad-strategy/ —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Apr 2, 2025 • 44min
Generating Conversions from Cold Traffic
If you haven’t picked up on a trend from the last few episodes, we’ve been working our way through talking about conversions. It’s good to use Pinterest to drive traffic to your website but what happens when they land there? How can optimize your website for the conversions that you want. Today’s guest specializes in converting cold traffic, those who have no idea who you are or what you do. If you’re looking to spend more time on conversions and less time on the Pinterest marketing side we’d love to support your efforts by helping to manage part or all of your Pinterest marketing. Simply book a call with our team to learn how we can serve you best with the goals that you have. Go to simplepinmedia.com/services. Follow Dama: https://damajue.com/ https://thrivecarttemplatesop.com https://damajue.com/about/—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram

Mar 26, 2025 • 38min
Telling Your Brand Story to Get Sales
Pinterest brings a lot of traffic to websites, but if we don’t have our conversion funnels set up or a pathway for them to connect with us, we’re missing out on valuable connections. I’m exploring different ways that website owners can increase conversions on their Pinterest traffic by interviewing experts who specialize in a diverse range of conversion optimization. Mariana Heninger does this through video and has an Emmy as well. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:🗒️To get full show notes, visit Simple Pin Media and click on articles. 🗞️Make sure you grab our newsletter – Pinterest Made Simple📌 Looking to hire the best Pinterest marketing team? Here is a list of the services we offer. Book a discovery call with our team. 🎬 New to Pinterest → get started here with 4 videos! Other helpful links:Simple Pin ShopOur YouTube channel – tons of Pinterest tutorialsDM us on Instagram