I’ve done the hard work for you! I’m sharing eight pieces of content –  that AREN’T your latest blog post, that you can create pins for.

In 2018, Pinterest went through one of it’s most significant updates of all time. One of the critical bits of information that we learned was that Pinterest wants you to fresh pins, and pin often!

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First, What Does Pinterest Consider a “Fresh” Pin?

According to this article published by Tailwind, “Fresh” means a new Pin of old content, new content, or a new image going to any content. A new image for a new page is the freshest and most preferred, but they are all considered “fresh.”

To add to that, this article from Socially Sorted states “It’s also a fresh new image for an old blog post.  For example, it can be a brand new Pin from a 2-year old blog post.”

Second, How Often Should You Pin?

Some experts will say it’s best to pin a fresh pin, daily. There isn’t such thing as pinning too much, but incorporating a fresh pin into your daily pinning schedule will show Pinterest that you are not only pinning, but contributing. After all, if it weren’t for content like yours, Pinterest wouldn’t exist!

I try to pin a brand new fresh pin at least five days a week. On weeks I publish a new blog post, I create 3-5 pins for that new post. These pins all have different headlines, images, and sometimes sizes so I can test out what my audience is gravitating to. I pin those throughout the week. I fill in the other 2-4 pins with additional content that I want to send traffic to.

This is where planning and creativity come in! Other than your blog posts…

What Content Can you Design Pinterest Pins For?

Although blog posts are the most obvious pieces of content to design Pinterest pins for, there are a handful of other things you can create pins for! You can design pins for anything that has a URL.

Hold up!

Before you start whipping out all kinds of brand new pins, you’ve got to get a handle on the basics of pin design and how to create the kind of pins that actually drive traffic to your website.

I love this element of any Pinterest strategy SO MUCH, that I’ve created a free on-demand Pin Design Workshop just for you! If you want to really up-level your Pinterest strategy, this training is going to put you on the fast track to creating beautiful pins that actually convert.

And you can watch it right now! (No waiting for a specific time that you can’t commit to.) 

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Brand New Blog Posts 

This one is a no-brainer. Most pins on Pinterest link directly to a blog article on someone’s blog. But here’s what I want you to make sure to do: any time you post a new blog article, get in the habit of making MULTIPLE pins for it. I’d say three to five is good to start with. Don’t forget to focus on keywords, catchy headlines, and making these pins stand out in the Pinterest feed. I wrote about some Pinterest pin design tips here.

If this task sounds daunting to you, you can always hire someone to design Pinterest pins for you, freeing up your time to write more blog posts and focus on things you actually want to be doing.

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Older Blog Posts

Give an old blog post a boost by creating a few new pins for it. It’s a good idea to start with your most popular content, then move onto other content that you want to drive more traffic to. If you have seasonal posts, you can create new pins for those a few months in advance to get them circulating on Pinterest.

This is also a good time to spruce up blog posts that have become out of date. Elna, from TwinsMommy shares 13 Ways to Freshen Up Old Blog Posts.

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Freebies and Printables

Have some awesome freebies up for grabs? Drive traffic directly to an opt-in page or resource library with a few pins that showcase your freebie or printable. First, you’ll want to create some pins that clearly state what your freebie or printable is, and showcase a large mock-up of it. You can do this in a design software like Canva by dropping in a previously saved .jpg off your freebie onto a flat lay or lightly textured background. Don’t forget to add something visual to let your viewers know it is free!

Next, you’ll want to create a landing page for your freebie with a page building program like Thrive Architect. It’s a simple drag and drop page builder that will make it so easy for you to whip up landing pages for your freebies.

Sit back and watch your email list grow on autopilot!

If you’re brand new to creating Pinterest pins? Head over to this article, where I share how to create your own Pinterest templates in Canva.

Design Pinterest Pins for Webinars and/or Challenges

Do you host monthly webinars or challenges to grow your customer base? If so, design Pinterest pins that lead directly to a sign-up page. Since Pinterest keeps your pins virtually forever and they can resurface at any time, be careful that what you are linking to isn’t something that is too time-sensitive or going to expire. It would be more practical to link to an evergreen sign up page so that your pin doesn’t eventually lead to a broken link.

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Free and Paid Courses

Courses are an excellent way to make extra money by teaching others how to do something. Essentially, you create the course, an opt-in freebie that is directly related to your course, and funnel your audience to your course. Once you put the work in and have a working system, it can run on autopilot making you money at any given time.

That being said, why WOULDN’T you create pins upon pins and more pins that lead directly to your course sales page or opt-in freebie?! You’d be silly not to. Just create your pin with an enticing headline and link it to your sales page. It doesn’t matter if the page is hosted on a course platform like Teachable (my course platform of choice!) or build with a landing page plugin like Thrive Architect and hosted on your own website.

People on Pinterest are buyers, so this is a great opportunity for you to get some eyes on something you’ve worked hard on!

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Paid Products

If you’re working on making money by selling products, physical or digital, why not create some pins that link directly to your online shop? People use Pinterest to plan purchases, discover new brands, but most importantly, they use it to shop. Pinterest is the number one shopping platform among millennials, and a whopping 47% of pinners have purchased something they’ve pinned, according to this article by HootSuite. 

What does that tell you? Pinterest is a perfect platform for selling your products. It’s up to you to make the beautiful pins that lead people to them.

Open up your own shop on your website using a service like Sendowl, or utilize an e-commerce platform like Etsy. Create a virtual product catalog for your audience to shop. Whichever way you choose, selling products online can be a lucrative way to generate income online, and Pinterest can be a great avenue for sending traffic to your products!

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Services

If you offer any services such as social media management, Pinterest account set up, coaching, writing, etc., you can utilize Pinterest to market those offerings. With the right image and keywords, there’s a good chance you’ll gain some traction and start booking clients. Again, pinners are looking to buy things and spend money.

Create pins that highlight some work that you’ve done, share a client testimonial or showcase your unique selling point.

Related: 53 Pin Designs That Work!

Design Pinterest Pins for Affiliate Products

There are lots of opportunities to make money on Pinterest just pinning. I’m sure you’ve seen the success stories of stay at home moms making a full-time income pinning from their phones! You can create pins for any affiliate you promote and use your unique link as the destination URL.

Note: You need to disclose that your pin is an affiliate. You can do this by adding #affiliate to the end of your pin description. You can not directly promote Amazon affiliate links on Pinterest. You can, however, promote your content that contains Amazon affiliate links. 

Design Pinterest Pins for Your Facebook Group

Do you have a Facebook group that you are working on growing? You can create pins for that and send people directly to your group for them to join.

Whatever content you choose to design Pinterest pins for, make sure you don’t break any of these 12 Pinterest pin design mistakes as you create your pins. Utilize the best stock images for Pinterest and follow basic graphic design principles to create pins that stand out in the feed and work harder for you.

Are you creating pins for something I’ve missed? Comment below and I’ll be sure to add it to the list!

I can’t wait to see what you create, and don’t forget to sign up for my free ON DEMAND Pin Design Workshop, The 5-Part Pin Design Formula! 

The post 8 Things To Design Pinterest Pins For That Aren’t Your Latest Blog Post appeared first on Kristin Rappaport.

Creating a standout Pinterest pin image isn’t always the easiest task,  but with just a few tips, your pins will be on their way to looking better and better while standing out in the Pinterest feed!

Simple Design Mistakes to Avoid When Designing a Pinterest Pin Image

One of the easiest ways to learn how to design a better Pinterest pin image is to know what NOT to do! I’ve put together 12 Pinterest pin design mistakes that are easy to fix now and avoid in the future. I’m also including quick fixes for each of the mistakes so you know what to do instead!

Free Pin Design Workshop

Before we go any further, we need to pause for a second and talk about the actual design of the pins you create. If your pins don’t look good, none of the rest of this matters as much.

I love this element of a Pinterest strategy SO MUCH, that I’ve created a free on-demand Pin Design Workshop just for you!

If you’re ready to go from pin design shame to pin design gain, this training is going to put you on the fast track to creating beautiful pins for all of your content, that actually convert. Click right here to register and the on-demand workshop will be sent to you immediately! (No waiting for a specific time that you can’t commit to.) 

Alright, now that you know that your pin design is crucial, and you’ve hopefully signed up for the free workshop, let’s dig in.

Not Enough Contrast

Contrast is a way to create interest and catch someone’s attention. If your pins don’t have that attention-grabbing tendency, your viewers are going to scroll right past. You’ll be lost in the sea of 1000’s of other pins.

You can create contrast within your Pinterest pins in a variety of ways, but the best and most effective contrast combines different size characteristics, shape, color, and space.

Quick Fix: Try adding a pop of color to something you want to stand out. Make some of your text much larger than the rest. Use a fancy display font among a plain sans serif font. There are so many combinations you can apply to your pins that will stop your viewers dead in their tracks.

Using Script Fonts Incorrectly

So many pins utilize script fonts nowadays, but so many people are misusing them!

If you choose to use a script font in your Pinterest pins, NEVER use them in all caps. They were not intended to be used like this. Also, make sure the spacing between the letters is on-point.

Script fonts are meant to be connected, like cursive handwritten letters. If there is too much space in between the letters, the entire word looks disjointed.

Quick fix: When using a script font, use lowercase letters (unless of course, you need to capitalize for a title or heading) And, watch the spacing between each letter to make sure they are connected as the font usage intends.

For a peek into my super simple and straightforward Pinterest pin design process, be sure to sign up for my free on-demand pin design workshop!

Placing Elements Too Close to The Edge

So many people break this rule! Be mindful of the edge of your document. You don’t want to place text, elements or images (unless you are using an image as an entire background) too close to the edge of your pin. This makes your pin look very unstable as if things are going to start falling off of the edges.

Quick Fix: Keep a 1/4″ margin around all edges of your pins. Unless it is a background image, do not place any element within this safe zone.

Note: Sometimes, text and elements can be intentionally placed off of the edge of a pin or document. Professionals can achieve this. Beginner designers should not attempt this unless they are 110% certain they can pull it off.

Adding Elements Just For the Heck of it

Many pins have unnecessary design elements placed here and there like little bugs on a page. Most of the time, this is because beginner designers feel like they need to add things to make a layout feel “designed”.

The truth is, simpler is better. Don’t just add swirls, shapes or other random elements to take up space or because you feel like your design needs something more.

Quick Tip: Keep it simple! Add only the necessities to your pin; you don’t have a ton of space to work with anyways. Essentials include a background image, a title/header, a subheader, a quick call to action and your URL.

The best pins stick with these core elements. Those are the ones that stand out most in the feed. People will look right past a cluttered pin.

Spacing That is Off

Another common Pinterest pin design mistake is when the spacing is off between elements. I see a lot of pins that have the headline split on the top and bottom of the pin in a way that doesn’t make sense.

You have less than a second to catch your viewer’s attention and if they have to even put more than an ounce of thought into reading your pin… Well, they won’t.

Quick Tip: Keep related text and elements near each other. Unrelated elements are going to need a bit more space between them. This way, your message is much more clear to your viewer. It’s also easier to digest and understand making your pin more likely to be clicked on.

Misaligned Text

This is probably the most common mistake I see on Pinterest. I’d say 40% of pins have alignment issues, mainly with text. Always keep your text aligned to an invisible line down the center, left, or right of all stacked text. Elements placed on horizontally should be aligned to the top, middle or bottom of all elements.

If you are using Canva, it can be hard to keep your text aligned properly because there are no guides that seem usable. Read on for a workaround.

All of the images above could lead to exceptional content, but the images say otherwise. They are sloppy and far from exceptional.

Quick Tip: Temporarily use a line from the element library of Canva to make sure your text or elements are correctly aligned. Keep things aligned to an edge of the document, or to other elements within your layout.

Once you master basic alignment, you can play around with mixed alignment. This is when you have (unrelated) elements aligned differently within your design.

Too Small Fonts

Keep in mind that most people are browsing and pinning on Pinterest from their phones. They’re in the waiting room of a doctor’s office, or if they’re anything like me, they might be hiding from their children in the bathroom on an extended “potty break”.

That being said, make sure your fonts are not only large enough to be read on a small screen but legible as well. Keep your headings large and your subheadings or secondary text big enough to read.

Quick tip: Check out the pin from your own phone, or try reading the pin on your monitor screen from across the room. If you struggle AT ALL to read it, try something else. You want your pins to be quickly and easily read. You don’t want to make people squint their eyes to see what you have to say. They won’t do it.

No Visual Hierarchy

Hierarchy is a design term that basically means making things more important than others within a layout. It’s important because it helps your viewers know where to look first, second and third. Many pins don’t take advantage of this simple design hack that can really help your pins stand out in the feed. Similar to contrast, size, shape, color, and space can help you create hierarchy within your Pinterest pin designs. Especially if you can effectively draw attention to keywords, your audience may be searching for.

Quick Tip: Before you start designing, assess what you have to work with. What is the most important part of your message? What keywords might someone be searching for that you could put a focus on?

Overused Stock Photos

With all of the free stock photo sites around, it’s not a surprise to see multiple pins with the same image Whatever you do, don’t use these photos even if it’s the last photo on earth. You don’t want to risk looking exactly like someone else.

Quick Tip: Invest in some stock photos if you can afford them. My favorite stock photo sites are PixiStock and IvoryMix.  You can also find a large variety of different stock photo bundles at Creative Market.

If you can’t afford them just yet, be very choosy with free ones. Don’t settle on the first image you see. Look for images that will convey some emotion within your audience. Just because your post is about travel, doesn’t mean you have to use an image of an airplane. Search for things like “packing list”, “suitcase”, “windy road”, “sunset”  etc.

Once you find that perfect stock photo, here are 11 creative ways you can use it!

Bad Color Choices and/or Clashing Colors

Choosing and using colors can be a hit or miss situation when you don’t have any design knowledge about them! Did you know that there is a science behind using and combining them? Different colors evoke different emotions; you want to make sure your pins colors don’t confuse your audience.

Here’s an example: reds are a great color to use for danger, anger and if done right, romance. You’d want to stay away from red if you were designing a pin about organizing or getting a newborn baby to sleep!

Quick Tip: Play it safe! Familiarize yourself with basic color psychology. There’s an entire lesson on choosing, using and combining colors in The Blogger’s Design Primer. 

Use Paletton.com to find complementary colors or a tool like the Colorzilla browser extension to pull specific colors directly from your image.

CTA in the Wrong Spot

You know your pins should have an enticing call-to-action that gets viewers to take action – but where do you put it? Most pinners place it where ever it fits.

Since your CTA holds a tremendous responsibility, it’s important to put it in the most effective place instead. Where is that you ask? It’s in the bottom right corner of your pin. We are trained to skim both text and images in a “Z” pattern, which means the last place your viewer’s eyes hits is that magical bottom right corner.

Quick Tip: Keep the last quarter of your Pinterest pin image reserved for any call-to-action you might place there. Invest in a set of pre-designed Pinterest templates that have a designated area for your call-to-action. This will ensure you’re getting your viewers to do exactly what you want them to do at the right moment.

Not Adding Your URL to Your Pin

Should your pins all contain your URL? The short answer is yes. This is a basic step in branding your Pinterest pin images and owning that graphic. Pins get stolen all the time, and you’ll be happy your pin has your URL on it if it happens to you.

Quick Tip: Again, Pinterest pin templates to the rescue! All of the Pin templates in my shop have a permanent spot for your URL. If you are making your own, don’t forget this crucial detail!

I can’t wait to see what you create, and don’t forget to sign up for my free ON DEMAND Pin Design Workshop, The 5-Part Pin Design Formula! 

The post 12 Pinterest Pin Image Mistakes to Avoid for Professional Pins appeared first on Kristin Rappaport.

Oh, the whiteness! It’s so daunting. You really don’t have time to stare at a blank document, do you?

One of the best ways to get started on your next Pinterest pin design is to get inspiration from existing pins that already work.

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A Pinterest Pin Design Hack You Need to Use

I’m not saying to go out and copy the first pin that you see, but there is no shame in using the general layout or design concept, adding your own image, brand fonts, and colors, and making it your own.

Why reinvent the wheel? 

I’ve talked a bit about what makes an irresistible Pinterest image and what they can do for your Pinterest strategy, but one thing I haven’t done is shown you many real examples. 

I know what looks good because I’m a designer with years of experience, but not everyone has an eye for design. 

Before we go ant further, I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re here, you’re looking for some help and inspiration for your next batch of fresh pins. Am I right? 

Well, friend, you’re in the right place RIGHT NOW! 

I’ve created a free on-demand Pin Design Workshop just for you! If you want to up-level your Pinterest strategy, this training is going to give you so much creative inspiration for creating pins that actually convert. 

And you can watch it right now! (No waiting for a specific time that you can’t commit to.) 

Alright – back to the show.

I’ve made it a goal to put my Pinterest addiction to good use and start collecting the best Pinterest pin designs I came across. Not only was it fun, but it really made me realize that good pins naturally stand out in the Pinterest feed. 

It also made me realize that there are LOTS of ugly pins floating around. Eek! 

Okay, let’s cut to the chase and get to the good part…

53 Pinterest Pin Ideas That Work

Although my Pinterest feed is filled with design and marketing related pins, I tried to gather pins from various niches to help you see a variety of good Pinterest pin design examples.

Pinterest Pin Design #1
What I like about this pin: I like how the pin shows the printable in use. It’s actually a photograph but you could recreate this pin by finding a nice background and placing a mock-up of your printable on top. Add a slight drop shadow and you’ve got yourself a beautiful pin!

Pinterest Pin Design #2
What I like about this pin: I love the bright colors used on this pin. I also really like the unique choice of font. The black bars behind a bit of the text adds a bit of contrast that my eyes are drawn to.

Pinterest Pin Design #3
What I like about this pin: Great use of stock photo. The little girl looking down automatically makes you look where she is looking, and that happens to be right at the title of the article. The word “whining” also stands out from the other text, which is good. This is a keyword and it deserves extra attention.

Pinterest Pin Design #4
What I like about this pin: I like the simple font paired with the script font in this pin. LOVE the mock-up placement and how that is displayed. The arrow adds action and you literally can’t help but look at what it is pointing to.

Pinterest Pin Design #5
What I like about this pin: The white bars behind the text really help with the readability of this pin. If they weren’t there, it wouldn’t work. I also like the three images that show a few of the workouts you can expect to find in the full article.

Pinterest Pin Design #6
What I like about this pin: I love its simplicity! Between the solid purple color and the simple sans serif font, this pin jumped off of the screen. Let’s not ignore the slight image in the background that adds just enough interest to the pin.

Pinterest Pin Design #7
What I like about this pin: Um….Glitter. Need I say more? The tilted text is also pretty eye-catching. The emphasis on the keywords “Sales funnel” jump out from the rest of the text making this pin super clickable for anyone searching for that keyword.

Pinterest Pin Design #8
What I like about this pin: The hot pink catches my eye right away! It uses a simple font that is broken up with different colors and, again, white bars behind it. The call to action is displayed nicely and the arrow makes me look at exactly what the blogger wants me to do: click the link, read the article, and subscribe to the mailing list.

Pinterest Pin Design #9
What I like about this pin: I enjoy the solid background on this pin and the use of a single font. There’s a bit of playfulness going on with the different font weights and sizes. Recreate this by finding a font family with lots of different fonts. Play with the weights to create a simple, yet eye-catching pin.

Pinterest Pin Design #10
What I like about this pin: I’m really digging the dark background of this pin. You don’t see many dark pins, so this pin jumped out at me. Compare that to the bright yellow that is used and you are bound to stop someone in their tracks. 

Pinterest Pin Design #11
What I like about this pin: The focus on #10 makes this pin something I’d click on. I already know it’s worth it to me. The light white box helps the text stand out from the busy background image making it readable but still fun.

Pinterest Pin Design #12
What I like about this pin: Even though this pin has a whopping 22 words, my eyes are drawn to the most important ones: build, email list, and crushing fans. That’s all I really need to see to feel compelled to click. Love the mockup of the cheat sheet. Adding a color bar to the bottom makes her name stand out among all of the other text. 

Pinterest Pin Design #13
What I like about this pin: The white space in the image is a perfect area to put a headline! When searching for stock photos, consider how you will use them. Most of your pins will have some amount of text on them so you need to make sure any image you choose can accommodate.

Pinterest Pin Design #14
What I like about this pin: The solid background works well in this pin. I love the dramatic black text with the white peeking out behind it. The little doodles also make the pin feel creative. If you are looking for Canva tricks, those may speak to you.

Pinterest Pin Design #15
What I like about this pin: I’m loving the contrast created by the white text on the dark background! I’m also digging the image choice and how the text balances the food and weights. 

Pinterest Pin Design #16
What I like about this pin: Most images are scanned in a “Z” pattern, and this pin puts a focus in that top left corner perfectly. I like the unique use of the hexagon and how there’s a bit of playfulness with the offset.

Pinterest Pin Design #17
What I like about this pin: Another great use of stock photography! The spoon itself is big and bold, so that caught my eye first. I can’t help but read the straight to the point, dramatic headline, either! Notice how the text fits ever so perfectly around the spoon? Pin on-point.

Pinterest Pin Design #18
What I like about this pin: The bright colors and the angle of the hot pink shape catch my eye. That shape creates a perfect little nook for the mockup of the eBook. 

Pinterest Pin Design #19
What I like about this pin: LOVE the patterned background. I’m not sure why, but the big space at the bottom does something visually for this pin. I think it might help balance the protruding circle shape at the top. Sometimes, when something looks good, you can’t always put your finger on it.

Pinterest Pin Design #20
What I like about this pin: It’s a beautiful pin that is talking about beautiful pins! SoI trust the pin 110% right off the bat. The hot pink jumps off of the light blue background and is used again to encase the URL.

Pinterest Pin Design #21
What I like about this pin: A simple and minimal pin makes sense for an article that speaks about simplifying and minimizing your closet, right? It’s light, airy and the stock image has enough white space for the title of the blog. Nothing about this pin is overwhelming, which would draw in the audience the blogger is looking for.

Pinterest Pin Design #22
What I like about this pin: Loving the chevron shape that points down to the images. I like the 6 images as well, they add a pop of color to the layout. The words “MEAL PREP” in the red helps grab attention since meal prep might be a keyword that a viewer would be searching for.

Pinterest Pin Design #23
What I like about this pin: Black does it again! Since most pins utilize brighter colors, this primarily black pin stopped me in my tracks. The little arrows give it a playful feel, which works. If you’re looking for Canva tips, you’re probably about to get creative. 

Pinterest Pin Design #24
What I like about this pin: They yellow and light pink gives an energizing feel that I like. Maybe it’s because I rarely design with yellow. What two words do you read at first glance? “DECLUTTER INBOX”. Those are the only two you really need to see to take action and click on the pin.

Pinterest Pin Design #25
What I like about this pin: Big, bold, and to the point, startamomblog.com pins are always click-worthy! The huge black number makes it so I can’t help but click. (This is an amazing article if you’re looking for blog post ideas, btw!)

Pinterest Pin Design #26
What I like about this pin: Perfect use of white space. Great use of fonts and interesting enough to intrigue me. I love the little addition of “It’s edible too!” with the arrow pointing to the ball of playdough.

Pinterest Pin Design #27
What I like about this pin: The green overlay over the background image makes a perfect canvas for the article title. The HUGE 20 caught my eye right away too. Not only does it take up most of the pin, but it’s in a funky font that works.

Pinterest Pin Design #28
What I like about this pin: The bright red in this pin catches me off guard. It’s mixed up just enough with the lighter tints used in the title. The red banner is cute too and ads a bit of visual interest. What’s not to love about that cute little elf staring at you?

Pinterest Pin Design #29
What I like about this pin: The large pink circle becomes the focal point of this pin that uses a simple background image and blocks of color to help the test stand out. The left-aligned text helps balance the pin out, too.

Pinterest Pin Design #30
What I like about this pin: Balance wins again in this bright pink pin! And, there is just something about that pink and yellow that I like. 

Pinterest Pin Design #31
What I like about this pin: Right away, I know this pin is about thread. The image fading into a solid color is a neat way to let your headline shine. A focus is put on the word “sewing” and that helps draw viewers in, who are interested in that topic.

Pinterest Pin Design #32
What I like about this pin: Fun fonts, fun colors, and fun shapes come together to make this pin uber interesting! White text on black is the epitome of contrast and this pin works it well.

Pinterest Pin Design #33
What I like about this pin: The multiple images draw me in from the get-go. I like pins that show you a sneak peek of the article, but keep in mind, they have to be great images! The gold is also a nice touch in the word “Magical”

Pinterest Pin Design #34
What I like about this pin: First, I love the script font. Second I love how it fills the entire pin. Usually, you want to keep some white space around, but in this case, it’s not necessary. Probably due to the simple black on pink colors going on. Those hearts!

Pinterest Pin Design #35
What I like about this pin: This well-balanced pin probably get’s lots of re-pins because you may not even have to click into the article. I like the colors used and I also like the numbers that go down the center. It keeps the pin aligned creatively. Lots of repetition going on in this pin!

Pinterest Pin Design #36
What I like about this pin: Simple and not at all overwhelming, even though it has a lot of text on it. It’s straight and to the point. Alignment is on point and the light blue works well on the gray background.

Pinterest Pin Design #37
What I like about this pin: Like the last two pins, this pin has a LOT of content but is organized in a way that is not at all overwhelming. The thin lines help break up each section into an easy to digest layout.

Pinterest Pin Design #39
What I like about this pin: What catches my eye first is the arrangement of the opt-ins laid over the diagonal line in a way that is in perfect balance. I also like the black bar at the bottom that draws your attention to the URL. Brand recognition win!

Pinterest Pin Design #39
What I like about this pin: The blue overlay on top of the image makes a great canvas for the simple white text. Yellow helps the important words pop and the subhead is in an italic font that makes you want to read it.

Pinterest Pin Design #40
What I like about this pin: Loving the super bright background on this pin. If you’re using an image like this, you’ll need to use a technique – like a white box – to make any text readable. Finding the perfect image is sometimes easy, but making it work for you can prove to be a challenge.

Pinterest Pin Design #41
What I like about this pin: I like everything about this pin: the colors, the black on white text, the font itself, the use of italics, and the non-obtrusive circle that holds the call to action placed ever so perfectly in its place. 

Pinterest Pin Design #42
What I like about this pin: Anyone searching for running will stop dead in their tracks at this pin. A white background gives this pin a clean feel and the alternating colors in the table keep it organized and easy to digest.

Pinterest Pin Design #43
What I like about this pin: Great use of imagery! The photo looks cozy and makes me want to jump right into that bed. Light pink accents and a cutesy script font also give the pin a warm and fuzzy feel.

Pinterest Pin Design #44
What I like about this pin: My favorite thing about this pin is the funky colors in the “#CANVALOVE”! I also like the computer and iPad mockups, which are a great way to showcase your digital offering.

Pinterest Pin Design #45
What I like about this pin: Um, can we say dramatic?! Excellent use of stock photo. Text perfectly placed on the image right where your eyes go first. Very creative!

Pinterest Pin Design #46
What I like about this pin: A fun font in a bright color draws my eyes to the keyword of the pin, “lead magnet”. I also like the pop of color behind the text that pulls the pin together. 

Pinterest Pin Design #47
What I like about this pin: Great use of space in this pin. The words ” BLOG LONGER” would be a term that catches my eye. 

Pinterest Pin Design #48
What I like about this pin: I enjoy the alternating fonts used in this pin layout. The image breaks up the text nicely, giving it the breathing room it needs to not be overwhelming. 

Pinterest  Design #49
What I like about this pin: Sometimes it’s hard to design longer pins with the common horizontal photos. I like how this pin managed them by placing the text in between to fill up that space. Colors for the fonts pulled directly from the image give this pin a pretty presentation.

Pinterest Pin Design #50
What I like about this pin: The color is what caught my attention first. That’s probably because viewers are drawn to warm colors like the pink used in this pin. The pretty picture in the background is a nice touch without being too much for 

Pinterest Pin Design #51
What I like about this pin: I love seeing the final product in use, not to mention it’s adorable! The arrangement of the images gives the pin a nice balance while providing a space for copy. 

Pinterest Pin Design #52
What I like about this pin: Loving the faded background image that is a little blurry as to not distract. The keywords are the main focal point, which is a good trick to catch browsers and make them click.

Pinterest Pin Design #53
What I like about this pin: I love that what you see is what you get in this pin that is specifically promoting a freebie! Creating pins specifically for your freebies is a good way to draw people directly into your email list. Remember, it’s not just blog posts you can make pins for!

Are you Inspired to Create Some Pins?

Phew! You made it to the end! I hope these Pinterest pin designs inspire you to design your own eye-catching pins and help you better understand the key components that make up a great Pinterest pin design.

I can’t wait to see what you create, and don’t forget to sign up for my free ON DEMAND Pin Design Workshop, The 5-Part Pin Design Formula! 

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