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Connect Pinterest Bussiness Profile

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

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