How to Make Money on Pinterest… Step 3

(Even If You’re Starting From Scratch)

📌 Step 3

If you’ve made it this far in the roadmap, I hope you’re feeling more clarity and hope than you did when we started. 💛

Step 1, we talked about resetting your mindset… because before you can build anything, your thoughts have to be on your side.
Then in Step 2, we unpacked the truth about how to make money online (it’s not as complicated as it sounds).

Now in Step 3? We’re talking about how to make money on Pinterest… and why this quiet little platform might just be your secret weapon.

Let’s get into it…

You want to earn money from home…

…but without feeling like you’re glued to your phone 24/7…

Most people get frozen because they think they have to ‘perform’ on social media to make a living. They stay stuck in the Survival Trap of chasing likes and fighting algorithms. But Pinterest is different. It’s not social media… it’s Peaceful Traffic. It’s a way to build your Abundance Engine without being glued to your phone 24/7.

There are so many ways to earn money online these days. But when you’re just starting out, it’s easy to get lost in the noise: reels, lives, email funnels, algorithms, sales pages…

Sounds complicated and overwhelming. Especially if you’re not a “techy” person or you’re juggling real-life responsibilities (family, jobs, medical, and everything else).

What if there was a way to build something steady… without burning out?

That’s where Pinterest comes in.

Most People Think Pinterest is Just for Recipes and DIYs…

Don’t worry… you don’t need to be a designer, influencer, or tech expert to be a content creator.

Pinterest is a powerful search engine, not a social media app. In the Survival Trap, we are always reacting. But with a search engine like Pinterest, you are building a permanent asset.

Your pins are like seeds planted in a garden that will feed you for months, not just hours.

Pinterest being a search engine means it works more like Google than Instagram… that’s great news for beginners.

Why?

Because on Pinterest, your content has a long life span. Unlike social media posts that disappear after a day (or an hour!), pins can drive traffic for months or even years.

“Driving traffic” means getting people (aka visitors) to click and go to your blog post, or product page… so they can read, learn, or buy.

It’s like inviting people to your digital home. The more who come, the more chances you have to grow your audience or make income.

It’s also super visual, which means you don’t have to be an expert writer or speaker.

And because Pinterest users are planners and buyers, it’s a perfect place to promote digital products, affiliate links, and even your small business ideas… without feeling salesy.

Here’s How to Make Money on Pinterest (step by step)

You don’t need to know everything to start… you just need the right next step.

Here’s what that can look like:

1. Create a Pinterest Business Account (It’s free!)

It only takes a few minutes to switch your personal account OR create a new one.

You’ll need a business account to access analytics and post links to products or blog posts. That’s how you’ll eventually make money from Pinterest.

Tip: Make sure to optimize your name, profile, and boards with beginner-friendly keywords like:

• A clear profile picture (your face or logo)
• A name that reflects what you help with
• Keywords in your bio like: ways to make money online, digital products to sell, make extra money at home

Just make sure the keywords you use are the same subject as your niche.

2. What Kind of Content Do You Want to Share?

You don’t have to have your own product right away. You can start by promoting:

• Affiliate products you genuinely love
• Blog posts that teach or inspire
• Your own digital offers like printables, templates, or ebooks, (PageWheel makes this easy, use code SUSIEQ10)

The key is offering a solution to someone else who is currently stuck in their own Survival Trap. Your ideal customer is usually ‘the old you’… and sharing the exact tools and mindset shifts that helped you get Unfrozen is the most powerful marketing there is.

If you’re not sure what that is or what that means, start with this:

“What did the old me need help with?”

Because your ideal customer is usually the old you… and sharing what helped you is powerful.
If you need help in this area, take a look at these great resources:
What is content creation for beginners,
How to create content pillars in 30 min., and
How to come up with content ideas fast…

My #1 “Quiet” Recommendation for Pinterest: Amazon Influencer

If you’re following this guide because you want to make money on Pinterest without the “hustle” of traditional blogging, the Amazon Influencer Program is the perfect partner for your Pinterest account.

It’s the simplest way to turn “Pins into Profits” because:

• Visual Magic: Pinterest is a visual search engine, and Amazon is a visual store. They fit together like a puzzle.
• Trust is Built-In: People already trust Amazon. When you Pin a helpful video review from your Amazon storefront, you’re helping people shop smarter.
• The Abundance Engine: Once you Pin your review, it can stay “alive” on Pinterest for months, bringing you commissions while you’re off the grid or spending time with family.

If you want the exact “roadmap” I use to combine Pinterest traffic with Amazon commissions, this is the course that changed everything for me.

👉 Start your Amazon Influencer journey here and see how it fits with Pinterest.

3. Create Boards to Hold Your Pins

Each board you create is another chance to be discovered. For example:

• How to Sell on Pinterest
• Side Hustle Tips for Beginners
• Ways to Make Extra Money from Home
• Faith-Based Business Tips

Make sure each board has a keyword-rich description.

4. Make Pins That Catch Attention

Pins are just the graphics you create and post on Pinterest. (Use Canva to create them) You can even use a business aesthetic that reflects your values and personality.

No fancy design skills needed… just clean pins that highlight a benefit and lead to something helpful.

Keep these in mind:

• Use keywords on the image, pin title, and pin description
• Use a call to action (like “Click to learn more”)

Your pins will speak to what (your reader) is searching for:

• Money making ideas
• Best small business ideas
• Ways to make extra money from home

5. Link Every Pin to a Helpful Resource

Your link could be:

• A blog post you wrote (if you have a blog)
• A free guide (to grow your email list!)
• A product you’re promoting as an affiliate (use your special link)

Pinning consistently is where the magic is.

Pro tip: Create a simple schedule to pin a few times a week or every day. You can use Pinterests native scheduler for free.

🎓 My Pinterest Mastery Toolkit

If you want to skip the “guessing game” and go deep into the exact strategies that generate these results, these are the two resources from Kim Ward that I personally used to master this platform:

• The Pinterest Marketing Academy: This is the “Bible” for building a business on Pinterest from scratch. (#affiliate)
• The Pin SEO Copywriter: If you struggle with what to write on your pins or in your descriptions, this makes it effortless. (#affiliate)

I even have my specialty AI Assistant help me brainstorm keyword-rich board names and pin titles so I don’t get stuck staring at a blank screen!

6. Stay Consistent… Even If It’s Imperfect

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present.

This is where the real results come from. Little by little, your pins will get traction… and your traffic will grow.

So will your income potential.

Remember, we are building a life of Abundance, not just looking for a quick fix. It takes about 90 days for Pinterest to fully ‘see’ your pins and start sending them to the top of the feed. (that’s called indexing) Don’t let that time frame freeze you! Those 90 days are your foundation-building weeks.

Final Thoughts

Pinterest is one of the best ways to make extra money… especially for beginners.

You’ve got this. 💛

Pinterest is the ‘front door’ to your Abundance Engine. It’s how you bring people into your world peacefully so you can show them the path beyond survival.

🌸 Ready to see the full path? You don’t have to do this alone. Check out my Roadmap on the Start Here page. It’s my gift to you, to help you visualize every step of your journey from the ‘Survival Trap’ to your very own ‘Abundance Engine.’

Coming Up Next:

In Step 4, we’ll dive into how to find affiliate products you actually love… and that your audience will too.