{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Can You Really Make Money on Pinterest with One Pin a Day?","description":" If you\u2019re an online entrepreneur, blogger, or coach trying to grow your email list or sell your products, you might feel stuck chasing Instagram trends and getting nowhere. What if there was a better, more sustainable way to drive traffic, collect leads, and make sales\u2014on autopilot? \ud83d\udca1 Enter Pinterest\u2014the most overlooked platform for organic growth. In the latest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I spoke with Nadalie Bardo, aka Your Pin Coach, who shared why Pinterest is a game-changer for creators who want to grow their business without dancing on Reels or fighting algorithm changes. Here\u2019s what we uncovered\u2014and how you can use Pinterest to grow your list, sell digital products, and make money starting now. \ud83c\udfaf Pinterest Isn\u2019t Social Media\u2014It\u2019s a Search Engine Unlike Instagram or TikTok, Pinterest is a visual search engine. That means content you create today can continue bringing you traffic and leads months or even years from now. \u201cPinterest is the slow burn that keeps burning,\u201d says Nadalie. \u201cIt brings in long-term results without the need to post daily.\u201d Instead of relying on fleeting posts that disappear from feeds, you\u2019re building an evergreen traffic machine. \ud83d\ude80 Step 1: Grow Your Email List with Pinterest The smartest way to use Pinterest? To grow your list with a lead magnet or freebie. \ud83d\udc4b Don\u2019t have a freebie yet? With MiloTree\u2019s Free Plan, you can create an opt-in page in under 5 minutes, upload your freebie, and start collecting email addresses immediately\u2014no tech skills required. Nadalie recommends starting with 10 links\u2014these could be blog posts, opt-in pages, sales pages, podcast episodes, or YouTube videos. Then: Find 3\u20135 Keywords relevant to your niche using Pinterest Trends or the search bar. Create 5 Pin Templates (Canva is perfect for this). Design 5 Pins per Link using those templates. Schedule 1 Pin per Day to start. This strategy gives you 50 days of content\u2014without burnout. \ud83d\udcc5 Tap Into Pinterest Seasonality for Fast Results Pinterest is a seasonal platform. If you can tap into trends\u2014like summer vacations, back-to-school, or holiday gift guides\u2014you\u2019ll accelerate your growth. Example: If you\u2019re a gut health coach, try pins like: \u201cHow to Navigate Summer BBQs with IBS\u201d \u201c5 Gut-Friendly Holiday Recipes\u201d \u201cWhat to Pack for a Bloat-Free Beach Trip\u201d Seasonal content works because it aligns with what your audience is already searching for right now. \ud83e\udd16 How to Use AI the Right Way (and Avoid Common Mistakes) AI tools like ChatGPT can support your Pinterest strategy\u2014but don\u2019t rely on them for everything. \u2705 Use ChatGPT to: Write pin titles and descriptions (after you identify your keywords)   Brainstorm use cases for your products (e.g., a bracelet as a bridal shower gift)   Expand your audience by matching your niche with trending interests like nail art or summer hairstyles \u274c Avoid using ChatGPT to: Do keyword research (Pinterest has its own data)   Generate AI-written content that misleads users (Pinterest is cracking down on this) \ud83d\udcb8 Can You Link a Pin Directly to a Product and Make Sales? Yes\u2014but don\u2019t rely on a \u201cone and done\u201d pin to do all the work. The truth is: \ud83e\udde9 A pin might take weeks or months before someone buys. \ud83d\udc40 It could take 20 touchpoints before a customer makes a purchase. That\u2019s why email is your superpower. Use Pinterest to get people onto your email list with a compelling freebie, then follow up with: A welcome sequence A tripwire or low-cost offer An email series that builds trust and sells your product \ud83d\udee0 With MiloTree\u2019s Free Plan, you can set up your freebie delivery and sell your first digital product\u2014all from one simple dashboard. \ud83d\udd25 Pinterest Traffic Is More Valuable Than Google Yes, seriously. Nadalie reports that traffic from Pinterest earns her 3\u20135x more in ad revenue than traffic from Google or Bing. That\u2019s because Pinterest users are in action-taking mode. They\u2019re not just scrolling\u2014they\u2019re clicking, saving, and buying. \u2705 Start Simple: One Freebie + One Pin a Day You don\u2019t need 20 pins a day to see results. If you\u2019ve got one strong freebie that solves a real problem and you create 5-10 pins to promote it, that\u2019s enough to start growing your list and validating your funnel. This is the exact strategy we recommend with MiloTree: Upload your freebie Use our AI to generate an opt-in landing page Post pins that lead people to it \ud83c\udd93 And yes, you can do all of this on the MiloTree Free Plan. Start here and grow from there. Final Thoughts: Pinterest + MiloTree = Organic Growth Engine If you\u2019re tired of chasing social media trends with little to show for it, it\u2019s time to try Pinterest. Pinterest gives you consistent, qualified traffic. MiloTree helps you turn that traffic into subscribers and sales. Start with a clear goal, a simple freebie, and one pin a day\u2014and build from there. \ud83d\udc49 Ready to start? Grab Nadalie\u2019s Free Pinterest Best Practices Cheat Sheet and Free Masterclass at YourPinCoach.com. And don\u2019t forget to sign up for MiloTree to launch your first opt-in page in minutes\u2014no tech ","author_name":"Blogger Genius: Monetization & Digital Product Success","author_url":"https:\/\/milotree.com\/page\/welcome-to-the-blogger-genius-podcast\/","html":"