Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest

by Janet Majure
Released October 2012
Publisher(s): Visual
ISBN: 9781118459072

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Book description

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Interest in Pinterest is soaring and, if you haven't yet used this fun social networking site, this Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest book can help. Using clear, step-by-step tasks with plenty of visuals and illustrations, this book shows you what to do, rather than bogging you down with lengthy text. From pinning basics to drawing viewers to your own posts to connecting your pins to Facebook, this book covers all these tasks and more. You can plan a wedding, decorate a home, or share recipes with the Pinterest community once you learn the basics of Pinterest with this fun, practical guide.

  • Includes everything you need to know to get started with Pinterest, including the basics of pinning, how to attract followers to your own posts, and how to connect your pins to Facebook

  • Offers full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions that clearly show you what to do

    • If you want an easy-to-follow, visual way to get started with Pinterest, you'll want Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest.

    Table of contents

    1. Cover
    2. Table of Contents
    3. Title Page
    4. Chapter 1: Getting Started with Pinterest
      1. Introducing Pinterest
      2. Join Pinterest Using Your E-mail Address
      3. Join Pinterest Using Facebook
      4. Join Pinterest Using Twitter
      5. Complete Your Sign-Up
      6. Sign Up with Twitter
      7. Sign Up with Facebook
      8. Understanding Pinterest Terminology
      9. Log into Pinterest Three Ways
      10. Create a Bio
      11. Upload a Profile Picture
      12. Install a Bookmarklet
      13. Understanding Pinterest Etiquette
      14. Create a New Board
      15. Create Your First Pin
      16. Create a Pin from the Pin It Bookmarklet
    5. Chapter 2: Navigating Pinterest
      1. Find Pins with Everything and Popular
      2. Find Pins with Pinterest Search
      3. Follow a Pinner
      4. Follow a Board
      5. Find Pinners via Related Sites
      6. Repin a Pin
      7. Understanding the Pin Window
      8. Like a Pin
      9. Comment on a Pin
      10. Unfollow a Pinner
      11. Unfollow a Board
      12. Unlike a Pin
      13. Delete a Comment You Made
      14. Follow a Pin to Its Source
    6. Chapter 3: Refining Your Pinterest Setup
      1. Understanding the Profile Page
      2. Change the Information About You
      3. Adjust Your E-mail Settings
      4. Rename a Board
      5. Rearrange Your Boards
      6. Set Your Board Cover Image
      7. Hide Comments from Feeds
    7. Chapter 4: Building Your Community
      1. Make a Pinning Plan
      2. Follow and Invite Facebook Friends
      3. Follow Friends Through Yahoo
      4. Invite Friends Through E-mail
      5. Alert a Pinner to a Pin
      6. Add Hashtags to an Image
      7. Follow Pinners Who Repin Your Pins
      8. E-mail a Pin
      9. Make Yourself Worth Following
    8. Chapter 5: Curating Your Boards
      1. Create a Boards Plan
      2. Categorize Your Boards
      3. Move a Pin to a Different Board
      4. Delete a Pin from a Board
      5. Add or Edit a Board Description
      6. Add a Contributor to Your Board
      7. Remove Group Contributors
      8. Change Group Board as Contributor
      9. Delete a Board
      10. Delete a Comment Made on Your Board
    9. Chapter 6: Expanding Your Pinning Options
      1. Upload a Pin
      2. Edit a Pin’s Source Link
      3. Turn Screenshots into Pins
      4. Create a Quote Image
      5. Make Stickies with Pinstamatic
      6. Create a Map with Pinstamatic
      7. Pin Content with the Easypinner Browser Extension
      8. Add Pinning as a Right-Click Option
      9. Add a Video to Your Board
      10. Use the Pinterest App on Your iPhone or iPad
      11. Access Pinterest from Other Mobile Devices
    10. Chapter 7: Promoting Your Business or Blog
      1. Determine If Pinterest Is a Good Fit
      2. Add a Pin It Button to Your Site
      3. Add a Follow Button to Your Site
      4. Add a Product to the Gifts Section
      5. Pin Images and Link to Your Website
      6. Add a Guest Board
      7. Conduct a Contest
      8. Add Text to an Image
      9. View Pins from Your Website
      10. Analyze Your Pinterest Activity
    11. Chapter 8: Expanding Your Audience
      1. Share Your Pins on Facebook
      2. Link to Twitter
      3. Share Pins Through Twitter
      4. Add a Pinterest Tab to Your Facebook Page
      5. Add a Pinterest Link to Your E-mail
      6. Embed Pins on Your Blog or Site
      7. Add a Pinterest Plugin on WordPress
      8. Promote Your Pinterest RSS Feeds
      9. Use Repins to Find Pinners
    12. Chapter 9: Putting Your Pinterests to Work
      1. Access Resources for Teaching
      2. Organize a Wedding
      3. Use Pinterest for Your Gift Registry
      4. Pin Your Portfolio
      5. Post Your Resume
      6. Integrate Snapguide Tutorials with Pinterest
    13. Chapter 10: Protecting Yourself
      1. Review Your Pinterest Settings
      2. Unlink Your Twitter Account
      3. Change Your Change Your Pinterest Settings at Facebook
      4. Unlink Your Facebook Account
      5. Report Spam Pins
      6. Identify Fake Pinners
      7. Submit a Spammer Report
      8. Change Your Password
      9. Give Credit to Image Creators
      10. Block Pin It Use at Your Website
      11. Block Pins from Your Flickr Account
      12. Report Copyright Infringement
      13. File a Trademark Complaint
    14. Chapter 11: Getting Help
      1. Get Support on Pinterest
      2. Browse Pinterest Support
      3. Review Known Issues
      4. Submit a Support Request
      5. Report Objectionable Pins
      6. Find Source of Image with Google
      7. Change Language at Pinterest
      8. Keep Up with Pinterest News
      9. Create a Google Alert for Pinterest
      10. Reactivate Your Account
      11. Deactivate Your Pinterest Account

    Product information

    • Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest
    • Author(s): Janet Majure
    • Release date: October 2012
    • Publisher(s): Visual
    • ISBN: 9781118459072