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.

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. That 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 solving a problem your audience is searching for.

If you’re not sure what that is, 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.

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 a scheduler like Tailwind. Also, this Trello Board was a HUGE help when I first started!

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.
(It take about 90 days for Pinterest to index…so your pins start showing up at the top of the feed… just be patient.)

Final Thoughts

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

You’ve got this. 💛

🌸 Want the full 7-step roadmap now? Download it HERE.

Coming Up Next:

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