How to Make Money from Pinterest - BloggersBond
What You'll Learn: How to Make Money from Pinterest
Pinterest isn't just for recipes and home decor – it's a powerful visual search engine with over 500 million monthly users. People come to Pinterest to find ideas, plan purchases, and discover products. This guide - How to Make Money from Pinterest - shows you 9 real ways to turn Pinterest traffic into income. No followers needed to start. No experience required.
- 9 Pinterest money-making methods (start with $0)
- Step-by-step instructions for beginners
- Free tools + realistic earnings (month 1: $50-200)
- 30-day action plan for Pinterest beginners
Pinterest Affiliate Marketing Most Popular
What it is: Create Pins with affiliate links. When someone clicks your Pin and buys, you earn commission. Pinterest users have high purchase intent – they're already looking for products to buy.
Step-by-Step:
- Join Amazon Associates or ShareASale for free
- Create a free Pinterest business account (convert your personal account)
- Choose a niche: home decor, recipes, fashion, fitness, travel, DIY
- Create eye-catching Pins using Canva (free templates available)
- Add your affiliate link to the Pin's URL field
- Write keyword-rich descriptions (e.g., "Best budget home decor finds under $20")
- Pin 5-10 Pins daily using free Pinterest scheduler or manually
Sell Digital Products on Pinterest High Profit
What it is: Create digital products (planners, ebooks, templates, printables) and promote them on Pinterest. Each sale is pure profit after creation. No inventory, no shipping.
Step-by-Step:
- Create a digital product using Canva (free): "Weekly meal planner", "Budget tracker", "Productivity checklist"
- Set up free shop on Gumroad or Etsy
- Create 5-10 Pins showcasing your product (use mockups)
- Write keyword-rich titles: "Digital Budget Planner PDF - Save $500 This Month"
- Add your product link to the Pin URL
- Pin to relevant boards daily
Pinterest VA (Virtual Assistant) High Demand
What it is: Businesses and bloggers need help managing their Pinterest accounts. You create Pins, schedule posts, optimize boards, and grow their traffic. Charge $200-1000/month per client.
Step-by-Step:
- Learn Pinterest best practices (free on Pinterest Business Hub)
- Create a portfolio: make sample Pins for a mock brand using Canva
- Join Pinterest VA Facebook groups and freelancing sites like Fiverr or Upwork
- Offer services starting at $100/month for 15 Pins + 5 board optimizations
- Use free tools: Canva for designs, Tailwind free trial for scheduling
- Show results: before/after traffic screenshots
Print on Demand + Pinterest Traffic Passive Income
What it is: Create designs on Redbubble or Printful. Promote them on Pinterest. When someone clicks your Pin and buys, you earn royalties. No inventory, no shipping.
Step-by-Step:
- Sign up free at Redbubble.com
- Create 20 designs using Canva (free) – focus on niches: cat lovers, gym, teachers, gamers
- Upload each design to stickers, mugs, and t-shirts
- Set royalty margin to 20-30%
- Create eye-catching Pins of your products using Canva mockups
- Pin 5-10 product Pins daily to relevant boards
Blogging + Pinterest Traffic Long-Term Income
What it is: Start a free blog (Blogger or WordPress.com). Write helpful articles. Promote them on Pinterest. Earn from ads (Google AdSense) or affiliate links. Pinterest is the #1 traffic source for bloggers.
Step-by-Step:
- Start a free blog on Blogger.com or WordPress.com
- Pick a niche: recipes, DIY, travel, finance, parenting, home decor
- Write 10 helpful articles (800+ words each)
- Create 2-3 Pins per article using Canva (vertical format 1000x1500px)
- Pin each Pin to 5-10 relevant boards
- Monetize with Google AdSense (after 1,000 monthly views)
Sell Pinterest Templates (Canva Templates) Sell to Bloggers
What it is: Create Pin templates in Canva and sell them to bloggers and businesses on Etsy or Creative Market. Each template sells for $5-20. Create once, sell forever.
Step-by-Step:
- Design 20-30 vertical Pin templates in Canva (1000x1500px)
- Create templates for different niches: food, fashion, finance, DIY, travel
- Bundle them as "50 Pinterest Pin Templates for $15"
- List on Etsy or Creative Market for free
- Create Pins promoting your template shop
- Pin to boards like "Pinterest tips for bloggers"
Pinterest Group Boards (Collaborative Boards) Free Traffic
What it is: Join Pinterest group boards in your niche. These boards have thousands of followers. When you pin to them, your content reaches a huge audience. Great for affiliate marketing and promoting products.
Step-by-Step:
- Search Pinterest for "your niche + group board" (e.g., "food group board", "DIY group board")
- Find boards with 10k+ followers and active pins
- Comment on the board or message the owner to request access (free)
- Join 10-20 group boards in your niche
- Pin 5-10 of your best Pins to each group board daily
- Watch your monthly views grow from thousands to millions
Sponsored Pins (Get Paid by Brands) Brand Deals
What it is: Brands pay you to create Pins featuring their products. You need a Pinterest account with at least 10k monthly views. Brands will pay $50-500 per sponsored Pin.
Step-by-Step:
- Grow your Pinterest by consistently pinning in a niche (travel, fashion, tech, home decor)
- Reach 10k+ monthly views (achievable in 1-2 months with daily pinning)
- Join influencer platforms: Tribe Group, Aspire, or Impact
- Create a media kit showing your Pinterest stats (monthly views, top boards, engagement)
- Reach out to small Etsy shops or Amazon sellers
- Charge $50-200 per sponsored Pin depending on your reach
Pinterest + Etsy Shop Integration Direct Sales
What it is: Connect your Etsy shop to Pinterest. Your products appear as Product Pins with prices and availability. Pinterest users can buy directly. Free to set up.
Step-by-Step:
- Open free Etsy shop (first 40 listings free)
- List 10-20 products (digital or physical)
- Connect Etsy to Pinterest Business account (free, 1-click integration)
- Your products automatically become Product Pins
- Create additional Pins showcasing your products
- Pin to relevant boards daily
Pinterest Money Methods - Monthly Earnings Comparison
| Method | Startup Cost | Month 1-3 | Month 6 | Year 2+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate Marketing | $0 | $0-100 | $100-500 | $500-3000 |
| $0 | $10-100 | $100-500 | $500-5000 | |
| $0 | $200-600 | $600-2000 | $2000-6000 | |
| $0 | $0-50 | $50-300 | $300-2000 | |
| $0 | $0-100 | $100-500 | $500-5000 | |
| $0 | $10-100 | $100-500 | $500-3000 | |
| $0 | $0-50 | $50-300 | $300-2000 | |
| $0 | $0-50 | $50-300 | $300-2000 | |
| $0 | $10-100 | $100-500 | $500-3000 |
Pinterest Earnings Calculator
Estimate how much you can earn from Pinterest:
30-Day Pinterest Money Action Plan
- Week 1 (Setup): Create Pinterest business account (free). Choose ONE niche. Create 5 boards with keyword-rich names. Install Pinterest tag for analytics.
- Week 2 (Create Content): Create 20 Pins using Canva (10 product Pins, 10 idea Pins). Write keyword-rich descriptions. Use 3-5 relevant hashtags per Pin.
- Week 3 (Pin Consistently): Pin 10-15 Pins daily. Use free Pinterest scheduler or manual pinning. Join 10 group boards in your niche. Aim for 1k-5k monthly views.
- Week 4 (Monetize): Add affiliate links to your best-performing Pins. Create one digital product. Sign up for Amazon Associates. Aim for first $10-50.
Pinterest tip: Pinterest is a search engine, not social media. Use keywords in board names, Pin titles, and descriptions. People search Pinterest like Google – use words they'd type.
Find active group boards by niche
Pinterest Income Tracker (Use Notes App)
| Date | Method | Monthly Views | Money Earned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track your views and earnings – small Pins compound into big income! | ||||
Pinterest Troubleshooting - "My Pins Aren't Getting Views!"
- Low views on Pins? Post 3 to 5 Pins daily not more than that or you'll get banned. Use 3-5 keywords in your description. Create vertical images (1000x1500px). Use bright, eye-catching colors.
- Not getting clicks to your links? Your description needs a call-to-action: "Click to shop" or "Get the recipe here". Make your Pin image show the product or result.
- No affiliate sales despite clicks? Promote products $10-30. Write honest reviews in your Pin description. Use "problem-solution" approach: "Tired of messy cables? Try this cable organizer."
- Account not growing? Join 10-20 group boards. Pin consistently every day (no breaks). Use Idea Pins – they get 3x more reach than regular Pins.
- Feeling stuck? Check Pinterest Trends to see what's popular in your niche. Create Pins around trending topics. One viral Pin can bring thousands of views.
Pinterest Success Roadmap (Realistic Timeline)
Post 10 Pins daily. Join group boards. Reach 1k-10k monthly views. Earnings: $0-50
Add affiliate links. Create digital product. Reach 10k-50k views. Earnings: $50-300
Scale what works. Add print on demand. Reach 50k-200k views. Earnings: $300-1500
Multiple income streams. Passive Pins. Reach 500k-5M+ views. Earnings: $1500-10000+
This Week's Pinterest Challenge
Challenge: Create 20 Pins using Canva (10 product Pins, 10 idea Pins). Pin 5 Pins daily to 10 group boards. By Sunday, you'll gain 1k-5k monthly views.
🔥 Extra credit: Join 5 new group boards in your niche. Pin your best content to them. Watch your reach explode!
Frequently Asked Questions About Making Money on Pinterest
Do I need many followers to make money on Pinterest?
No. Pinterest is a search engine, not social media. Your Pins can go viral even with 0 followers. Focus on keywords, not followers. People find your Pins through search, not following.
What's the fastest way to make money on Pinterest?
Affiliate marketing and selling digital products. You can see first sales within 2-4 weeks. Pinterest users have high purchase intent – they're already looking to buy.
How many Pins should I post daily?
10-15 Pins per day is ideal. Pinterest favors consistent pinners. Use Tailwind free trial to schedule Pins in advance. Quality matters more than quantity – make each Pin useful and eye-catching.
What's the best niche for Pinterest money?
Top niches: home decor, recipes, fashion, beauty, DIY, travel, fitness, finance, parenting, and printables. Pick a niche you enjoy – you'll pin more consistently.
How long until I see results on Pinterest?
Pins can take 2-4 weeks to gain traction. Unlike other platforms, Pins stay searchable for months or years. One Pin today could bring sales next year. Be patient and consistent.
Your Pinterest Action Plan - Start Today
- Pick ONE method from above (affiliate marketing is easiest for beginners)
- Create a Pinterest business account (free, takes 2 minutes)
- Create 5 Pins using Canva (use free templates)
- Add your first affiliate link to the Pin URL
- Pin 5 Pins daily for 30 days – consistency compounds
Remember for Pinterest beginners: Every successful Pinterest earner started with zero views. The only difference between them and everyone else? They pinned every day. Don't worry about perfect Pins. Pin consistently. Use keywords. Join group boards. Your first sale will prove it works. Pinterest is patient – your Pins work for you 24/7, even while you sleep.