Today we will show you how to get started with Pinterest. Pinterest is now as established in the world of social media, like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. For some entrepreneurs, it is a very useful medium. What is Pinterest, and why should I use it? Read this guide to learn more about Pinterest, how to sign up and how to log in to your Pinterest account.
What is Pinterest?
Pinterest is an online bulletin board where users put interesting material they find on the Internet and share with others. It’s kind if like clippings, where beautiful images from other sites are ‘pinned’ and placed on ‘boards’.
Such a board is a collection of “pins” in a particular category, such as “men’s fashion” or “great holiday destinations“. Other users of Pinterest boards can view and pin the images again.
What can you do with it?
Pinterest is very visual in nature and intended primarily for inspiration. Think of keeping boards for the design of your new bedroom and wish lists for birthdays or vacation destinations.
Pinterest Sign up
It’s really easy to sign up for Pinterest. All you need is an email address for activating your account. Pinterest is, of course, free and anyone at the age of 13 or older can create an account. Read the Terms of Service for more information before joining.
To sign up on Pinterest, follow these simple instructions:
First, visit www.pinterest.com
On the homepage, you will see a couple of fields. If you wish to sign up with your Facebook or Google account, then just click the button of choice to continue.
