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