Connecting Your Pinterest Business Profile to Posttely

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform perfect for sharing ideas and inspiration. Connect your Pinterest Business account to Posttely to schedule pins, manage boards, and drive traffic to your website.

Prerequisites

• A Pinterest Business account (not personal account)
• An active Posttely account
• Access to your Pinterest account

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

1. Convert to Business Account: If you have a personal account, convert it to Business (free)
2. Navigate to Channels: Go to Channels in Posttely
3. Click Add Channel: Select Pinterest from the platform list
4. Authorize with Pinterest: You'll be redirected to Pinterest's authorization page
5. Sign in to Pinterest: Enter your Pinterest credentials
6. Grant Permissions: Allow Posttely to access your Pinterest account and boards
7. Select Boards: Choose which boards you want to manage
8. Confirm Connection: Review and confirm the connection
9. Verify Connection: Your Pinterest account should appear in your channels

Converting to Business Account

1. Go to business.pinterest.com
2. Click Convert now or Join as a business
3. Sign in with your Pinterest account
4. Complete your business profile
5. Verify your website (optional but recommended)

Features Available

• Schedule Pins: Plan your pins in advance
• Board Management: Organize pins into boards
• Rich Pins: Create product, recipe, article, and app pins
• Image Optimization: Use high-quality vertical images
• Analytics: Track pin performance and engagement
• Multiple Boards: Pin to multiple boards simultaneously

Pin Guidelines

• Image size: 1000 x 1500 pixels (2:3 ratio) recommended
• Description up to 500 characters
• Use relevant keywords in descriptions
• Add a link to your website
• Use high-quality, original images
• Create multiple pins for the same content

Best Practices

• Use vertical images (2:3 or 1:1 ratio)
• Include text overlay on images
• Write keyword-rich descriptions
• Pin consistently throughout the day
• Create seasonal and trending content
• Use relevant board names

Important Notes

• Pinterest requires a Business account for API access
• Personal accounts cannot be connected
• Website verification is recommended for better features
• Pinterest has content policies - ensure compliance
• Rich Pins require website verification

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

• Verify you have a Business account (not personal)
• Check that your account is active and not suspended
• Ensure you've granted all necessary permissions
• Review Pinterest's API access settings
• Verify your website if using Rich Pins
• Try disconnecting and reconnecting
• Contact support at help@posttely.com if problems persist