Add a Blog URL to Pinterest Account - Building a blog from scratch requires a struggle that is not easy. Especially like my blog, it uses Blogger's free services. I found information from well-known websites that social media has an important role in driving blog traffic. This is done by sharing the URL address with friends on social media. And I'm trying it now.
You know, there are many social media that you can use, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and others. In my opinion, the most interesting social media to support blog traffic is Pinterest. This is because Pinterest supports adding a blog URL address on the main page and post (pin) page. And it can be done very easily.
For this reason, I will create a tutorial post by adding a blog URL to your Pinterest account. I know that I'm late to make this tutorial. In fact, there are many tutorials like this on the internet and they were created a long time ago. However, I hope there are some people who don't know about it. So, when they find my tutorial post, it can help them.
How to Add a Blog URL to Pinterest Account?
I suggest you use a Pinterest account to help increase your blog traffic. You can get backlinks from your Pinterest account easily. That doesn't exclude that you also need to build backlinks on other social media accounts. I mean, not only on Pinterest, but also on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Adding a blog URL to your Pinterest account means telling your friends to click on it. This way, they can visit your blog, so that additional traffic comes. If you don't have a Pinterest account, please create one immediately. After that, do the following steps to connect your blog to your Pinterest account.
1. Log in to your Pinterest account
2. Click on your account, then click "Settings".
3. Select the "Claimed Accounts" menu.
4. In the "Websites" option, click "Claim".
5. Copy the code in the "Add HTML Tag" column (do not close this page).
6. Now, you need go to your Blogger account.
7. Click “Theme” – “Edit HTML”.
8. Paste the code just below the <head> code (use CTRL + F to find).
9. Click "Save".
10. Go back to your previous Pinterest account page.
11. Click "Continue".
12. Enter your blog URL into the column, then click "Verify".
13. Click "Done".
In this section, your blog is connected to your Pinterest account. However, you will be advised to convert your free Pinterest account to a business account. This business Pinterest account can grow your audience and drive your blog traffic.
14. Click “Get started”.
15. Enter your Pinterest email addess, then click “Continue”.
16. Select the description of your Pinterest Account, then click “Next”.
17. Enter your business name, country or region, and your blog URL, then click “Next”.
18. Select “Drive traffic to your site” and choose your focus brand, click “Done”.
19. Choose “Claim your website”, then clik "Next" to finish.
Now, your free account has switched to a business account. You can also see that your blog URL has appeared on the main page of your Pinterest account. At this stage, you have finished adding and connecting your blog to your Pinterest account.
How to Add Blog URL to Every Pin Post on Pinterest
Actually, the tutorial above is only useful for connecting your blog to your Pinterest account. Now, this topic is the main topic to drive traffic to your blog on Pinterest. This is done by adding your post URL to each pin post on Pinterest. Here, the steps to add your post URL to any Pinterest pin post.
1. Login to your Pinterest account.
2. Click "Pinterest" menu, then click "Create Pin".
3. Upload your image from PC
4. Enter your title, description, link (your blog post URL), board, and tag.
5. Click "Publish".
It's all done. Now, you can get ready to get organic traffic from your Pinterest account. Every time a Pinterest user opens your pin and clicks on the link, it will lead to your blog. I think this is a good way to get backlinks from Pinterest. However, I suggest you create unique and interesting pin posts.