You’ve heard using text overlays on your Pins is ideal, but how do you arrange text on your Pins correctly?
The truth is, there are many ways to do it – but if you’re unsure where to begin, we recommend starting simple with four ways to arrange text on Pins that follow Pinterest creative best practices below.
We’ll also go over the dos and don’ts for arranging Pin text, examples of text on Pins, plus how to utilize white space to your advantage!
Ready? Let’s get started!
Here’s the deal, the arrangement of your Pin text overlays matter! Rather than just throwing some text over your Pin, make sure you are keeping these important dos and don’ts.
In this section we’ll go over some design methods that you can use to arrange text on your Pins. These methods will keep your design attractive and aesthetic.
Need some inspiration? Each method below includes examples Pin designs to get you inspired!
To add an eye-catching title, you can add a centered text overlay onto your Pin.
Always follow creative best practices when adding text overlays to Pins! Here are a few tips:
We love using vertical text overlays! It’s a great way to use less space around the image and gives your Pin design a modern look.
Here are some tips for adding vertical text to Pins:
Without disrupting the focal point of your image, you can offset text overlays on your Pin!
Just remember these best practices when offsetting your Pin text:
White space is your friend! You can use or create white space with frames to give yourself room to add text overlays.
Here are some tips for utilizing white space on your Pin:
Creating stunning Pin designs can be hard. We get it!
Between understanding Pinterest creative best practices, knowing how to arrange text on Pins correctly, and choosing the best design elements, it’s a lot to juggle.
That is why we’ve introduced Tailwind Create!
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Tabitha is a top-rated Pinterest strategist helping businesses build brand awareness and get actionable results on Pinterest. She is also a speaker, course creator, and long-time blogger. You can find some of her published articles in San Diego Family Magazine. Aside from her Pinterest marketing business, Tabitha is most known for being a breast milk donor. Her story went viral and has been featured in the media worldwide. She was interviewed by Good Morning America and is featured on many media outlets including Inside Edition.
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