Pinterest FD - (For Dummies) by Kelby Carr (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Now you can organize your digital life with Pinterest, a hot new site that lets you create visual bookmarks of your favorite things and "pin" them on virtual pinboards. Want to save something from a blog? Have a favorite retail website? Want to pin a quick photo you took with your phone? Organize them all with Pinterest and this fast, friendly guide that shows you just how to do it. You'll see how to set up an account and your boards, how to pin and re-pin, where to use hashtags, find ways to share pins with your other social networks, and more.

• Helps you get the most out of Pinterest, a visual collection of bookmarks that you can organize into virtual pinboards
• Shows you how to set up an account and boards, how to pin and re-pin, use hashtags and like pins, and even share pins with your other social networks
• Also discusses Power Pinners, using search, and finding people to follow
• Offers tips, trick, and techniques to make the process easy and enjoyable

Pinterest is fun and easy, and even more so with Pinterest for Dummies!

From the Back Cover

All the steps you need to know to jump into Pinterest and thrive

Don't miss the boat on one of the fastest-growing social networking sites. Get on board and learn all about Pinterest, a virtual pinboard that lets you share images and ideas. The platform is simple to use and navigate once you get the hang of it, and this book walks you through all of the steps to join, use, socialize, and flourish!

• Get a little social -- join Pinterest, connect it to your Twitter and Facebook accounts, set up your profile, and start following other members

• Bells, whistles, and more -- use all the features such as liking, commenting, hashtags, and tagging to get the most out of your experience

• Put your plans into place -- from weddings and parties to home decorations and vacations, find out how to get, organize, and share ideas

• Learn the right etiquette -- follow simple guidelines so you can be an active and responsible participant in Pinterest

• Start promoting -- take advantage of the popularity of Pinterest to drive members to your own site, products, or blog

• Meet the right people -- uncover incredible content by following power pinners

Open the book and find:

• All about getting started with your virtual pinboard

• Steps for finding friends, following boards, and sharing pins

• Ways to always stay connected by going mobile with Pinterest

• Secrets for controlling privacy and using the right settings

• How to create a quality pin with proper credit

• Techniques the top brands are using to build large followings

• Inspiration from brands and power pinners

Learn to:

• Request an invitation and set up your account

• Find people to follow and connect with other social networks

• Use community features such as commenting, liking, and hashtags

• Utilize Pinterest for event planning, recipe organization, and more

About the Author

Kelby Carr is the founder and CEO of Type-A Parent, a social network and online magazine-style blog for moms and dads. She also founded the Type-A Parent Conference, an annual blogging and social media conference. Kelby is active on Pinterest with thousands of followers and pins.