What Is Pinterest?
Pinterest is a social media network that allows you to
create a collage or a bulletin “board” of images based upon themes including
apparel, photography, recipes, events, home décor, entertainment, crafts,
technology, etc. You bookmark or "pin"
images and videos that you find online that you wish to save or share with
friends. Also you can follow your friends’
boards and “repin” their content that you like to your own board.
Getting Started With Pinterest?
First, to get started with Pinterest, a friend needs to
invite you or you can go to Pinterest.com and request an invite which will be
sent to your email.
Then create a profile so friends and family can follow your
boards, and other users can learn a little more about your pins.
When you start Pinterest you will be given five templates
for boards. You can keep/delete/edit
these boards. Once a board is created,
you can then start pinning.
To pin images on your board you have to install the “Pin It”
button. Instructions can be found on the
“
Goodies Page.”
Start pinning or repining images onto your boards! However, make sure to check out Pinterest’s “
PinEtiquette.” Pinterest stresses the
importance of being respectful, authentic, crediting your sources, and
reporting objectionable content.
Why Pinterest?
Pinterest is great way to share unique ideas and creativity
with your friends! When used, Pinterest
can become your community, an escape, a life planner, and a way to express
yourself. Plus you can connect you
Pinterest account to your Facebook and Twitter accounts also.
How can you use
Pinterest?
Planning an event or a wedding? Create a board with pictures of all the ideas
you may have about venues, decorations, entertainment, clothes, caterers,
flowers, etc.
Redecorating or just moved into a new home? Pin images with decorating ideas from
bedspreads, furniture, appliances, accents, and arrangements.
Craft a lot? Save all
your crafting ideas and do it yourself projects that you find, but might not be
able to do right away!
Traveling soon? Mark
all the historical sites, attractions, and restaurants you might want to visit.
Interested in gadgets and gizmos? Mark and compare all the new technology
trends.
Enjoy books, movies, and music? Keep track of what you’ve enjoyed and
disliked.
Cook a lot?
Create a visual cookbook and pin recipes that were successful and ones
you have yet to try.
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