Simplifying Pinterest Post Scheduling with Posttely: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where planning and consistency drive success. Posttely's planner helps you maintain a steady pinning schedule, organize boards, and drive traffic to your website.
Why Plan Your Pinterest Content?
- Consistency: Regular pinning improves visibility
- Board Organization: Plan pins for specific boards
- Traffic Generation: Strategic pinning drives website traffic
- SEO Benefits: Well-planned pins improve search visibility
- Time Efficiency: Batch create and schedule pins
Using Posttely's Planner for Pinterest
- Access Calendar: Go to Calendar from the dashboard
- Select Date: Choose when you want to pin
- Create Pin: Click Create Post and select Pinterest
- Select Board: Choose which board to pin to
- Add Image: Upload vertical image (1000x1500px recommended)
- Write Description: Add keyword-rich description (up to 500 characters)
- Add Link: Include link to your website
- Add Tags: Use relevant keywords
- Schedule Time: Choose optimal pinning time
- Save: Pin is scheduled and will publish automatically
Best Times to Pin
- Evenings: 8-11 PM (highest engagement)
- Late Night: 2-4 AM (planning and inspiration time)
- Weekends: All day (leisure browsing)
- Holiday Seasons: Increased activity
Content Planning Strategy
- Daily Pinning: Pin 5-10 times per day
- Board Strategy: Pin to multiple relevant boards
- Seasonal Content: Plan pins for upcoming seasons
- Evergreen Content: Create pins that stay relevant
- Rich Pins: Use product, recipe, or article pins
Image Planning Tips
- Use vertical images (2:3 or 1:1 ratio)
- Create multiple pins for the same content
- Add text overlay on images
- Use high-quality, original images
- Maintain consistent brand style
- Optimize file size for fast loading
Description Strategy
- Write keyword-rich descriptions
- Include relevant keywords naturally
- Use all 500 characters when possible
- Include a call-to-action
- Add relevant hashtags
- Link to specific landing pages
Board Organization
- Create themed boards
- Use descriptive board names
- Add board descriptions with keywords
- Organize boards by topic or season
- Pin to multiple relevant boards
- Keep boards active with regular pinning
Advanced Features
- Bulk Scheduling: Schedule multiple pins at once
- Multi-Board Pinning: Pin to multiple boards
- Content Library: Organize images for easy access
- Rich Pins: Create product and article pins
- Analytics: Track pin performance
Content Ideas
- How-to guides and tutorials
- Product showcases
- Seasonal content
- Inspirational quotes
- Recipe and DIY content
- Infographics
- Blog post graphics
Pro Tips
- Pin consistently - aim for 5-10 pins daily
- Create multiple pins for the same content
- Use seasonal keywords in descriptions
- Verify your website for Rich Pins
- Engage with other users' pins
- Use Pinterest Analytics to optimize