We all know Pinterest. It's a social media platform, but not your usual one. You're not here to post selfies or reply to comments all day. Pinterest is more like a visual search engine where you post cool Pins—which are just images or videos.
But did you know you can actually make money from Pinterest?
Yeah, real money.
Let me explain how, step by step, without any boring theory.
First, What Makes Pinterest Different?
Pinterest is not about followers. It’s about views and engagement.
Let’s be real, what’s the point of having 1 million followers if no one is looking at your content? No likes, no clicks, no traffic. You just have a number, that’s it.
Pinterest gives you something better than followers—it gives you traffic.
If you post high-quality, catchy Pins consistently, people will see them. You don’t even need to show your face. Just keep your Pins:
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Simple
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Clean
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Useful
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Clickable
No random Facebook memes or blurry screenshots. That’s trash. No one wants that.
Now let’s see how to turn this traffic into real money.
1. Promote Your Blog (Make Money with AdSense or Adsterra)
If you have a blog and you run ads on it—like AdSense, Ezoic, Adsterra, etc.—Pinterest is your best friend.
Here’s the simple strategy:
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You write a blog about something (fitness, money tips, cooking, etc.)
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You create a beautiful Pin that matches the blog topic
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You post it on Pinterest with a link to your blog
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Someone sees the Pin, clicks, lands on your blog
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They read your post, maybe click the ads
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Boom! You earn money
But don’t get too excited just yet.
Your Pins must be related to your blog post.
If your blog is about fitness and you post an anime picture, someone will click, see it’s a fitness blog, and leave immediately. That’s bad for your SEO. Google tracks that behavior. It can hurt your site.
So always keep the Pin and the blog connected.
Fitness blog → Fitness pin
Finance blog → Finance pin
Beauty blog → Beauty pin
You get the idea.
2. Become a Pinterest Freelancer (Charge People to Promote Their Stuff)
You can also use Pinterest to make money by helping others.
Go to Fiverr, Upwork, or any freelance site and offer a gig like:
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“I will create 10 viral Pinterest pins”
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“I will promote your blog/product on Pinterest”
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“I will manage your Pinterest account”
People will pay for that. Especially bloggers and business owners who don’t have time to post daily.
But here’s something important—don’t promote just anything.
If someone gives you a shady product or weird website, don’t take the job. It might damage your account, and it’s not worth it.
Protect your account. Only promote useful stuff that helps people. Long-term money always wins over quick cash.
3. Affiliate Marketing (Best Use of Pinterest Right Now)
This is where Pinterest shines.
Let’s say you’re in the fitness niche. You join an affiliate program for workout equipment. You create a pin like “Top 5 Dumbbells for Home Workouts.” You link the pin to your blog or directly to your affiliate link.
Someone on Pinterest sees the pin, clicks it, buys the product—you earn commission.
Why does this work so well on Pinterest?
Because Pinterest is full of people with interest.
Nobody scrolls Pinterest for fun like TikTok or Instagram. People go there to search for solutions. That means higher conversion. They’re already looking for the stuff you’re promoting.
And again—make sure your Pins are related to the product or blog. No clickbait. Clickbait ruins your credibility and your account.
4. Use Smart Links or URL Shorteners (Last Option)
This one is not my top recommendation, but it works if you’re really desperate.
Here’s how:
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Use smart links (like CPAGrip, Adsterra Direct Link, or PropellerAds)
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Or use a URL shortener that pays you for each click (like ShrinkEarn or Linkvertise)
You put the link in your Pin. Someone clicks it, sees an ad, you earn money.
It’s like mini affiliate marketing, but easier because you're not selling anything. You just need clicks.
You can even double it up:
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Shorten your smart link using a paying URL shortener
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Now you earn from both the shortener and the smart link ads
It’s small money per click, but if your Pin goes viral, it adds up.
Again—this method might go against Pinterest’s guidelines, so be careful. Don’t overdo it. Use it only if you can’t do affiliate marketing or don’t have a blog yet.
Want to learn more? You can read this blog: [How to Earn from URL Shorteners in 2025] (placeholder)
5. Digital Product Promotion
If you’ve made an eBook, a Notion template, a Canva bundle, or even a checklist—Pinterest is the best place to promote it.
People LOVE free stuff or useful tools. Make a Pin that says:
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“Free Budget Tracker Template”
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“Daily Workout Plan for Beginners”
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“30-Day Meal Plan PDF (Download Free)”
Link it to your Gumroad or Payhip page, and boom—easy traffic.
If you charge $5 and 100 people buy from one viral Pin, that’s $500. No ads needed.
Final Tips (Don’t Skip These)
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Use Canva to design beautiful pins (it’s free)
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Pin daily or at least 3–4 times a week
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Add keywords in the title and description of your pin
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Use Pinterest Analytics to see what’s working
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Don’t copy other pins—be original but inspired
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Join group boards if you’re in a slow niche
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Stay patient—Pinterest takes time to grow
Conclusion
Pinterest is one of the easiest ways to make money online if you stay consistent and post the right content. You don’t need followers. You don’t need to show your face. You don’t need to spend money on ads.
You just need to:
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Create helpful Pins
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Post them regularly
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Use the right method (blog, affiliate, smart link, product)
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Keep it clean and high quality
And if you’re stuck, just start with this:
Pick a niche you like. Create a few Pins for it. Promote a blog, product, or link. Track what works. Improve.