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10 Best Instagram Planning Apps to Perfect Your Feed!

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Pinterest for Shopify App: 5 Things You Need to Know

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How to Apply for Pinterest’s Verified Merchant Program

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How to Create Beautiful Pins on Pinterest in 6 Steps

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20 Easy-to-Use Instagram Carousel Templates

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Instagram Carousels 101: Everything You Need to Know

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How to Get More Comments on Instagram – 8 Hacks!

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How to Do a Giveaway on Instagram Successfully (+Ideas!)

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On May 19th, Facebook and Instagram announced a new game-changing feature: "Shops"! On the heels…

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Looking for a sustainable way to make money online or monetize your blog? If a…

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To define affiliate marketing means you have to first understand a rewards system. Whether your…

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6 Ways to Define Your Unique Personal Brand on Instagram

Instagram is full of strong personal brands and identities that people love to follow. Those…

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So you're building a brand on Instagram. 👷‍♀️You've come to the right place! Whether you're…

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How to Find Relevant Hashtags for Instagram

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How to Do an Instagram Takeover Successfully in 6 Steps

Instagram takeovers are a powerful way to accomplish several Instagram marketing objectives, such as increasing…

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How to Plan Your Instagram Grid (The Tips You Need!)

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March 8, 2020

3 Graphic Design Tips To Use On Instagram in 2020

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11 Ways to Get More Followers on Instagram in 2020

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February 27, 2020

10 iPhone Photography Tips for Professional Pics!

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February 26, 2020

How to Edit Instagram Post After Posting: Caption, Location, Photo

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February 14, 2020

8 Tips For Creating the Best Instagram Profile Possible

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Best 5 Instagram Hashtag Tools for Finding Popular Tags

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January 11, 2020

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January 1, 2020

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Pinterest SEO Quick Tip – How to Write Pin Titles

While Pinterest success can sometimes feel elusive and Pinterest SEO might feel like a mystery,…

November 14, 2019

10 Instagram Brands That Are Living Their Company Values

Company values are an incredible way to connect with your followers on - and off!…

November 12, 2019

Tailwind for Android is Here!

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Instagram vs. Reality: 6 Ways to Live Your Values Online

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November 6, 2019

Why Your Brand Values Matter to Your Instagram Followers – More Than Ever!

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How to Use Instagram Analytics to Increase Followers and Engagement

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Pinterest Site Verification: How to Claim a Website on Pinterest

Verifying your site on Pinterest. Sounds like a complicated, code-heavy process. And who really needs…

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New Instagram Story Effects Are Here, and They’re Seriously Cool!

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8 Instagram Story Tricks To Dazzle Your Followers

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6 Steps to a Simple Pinterest Marketing Strategy

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August 19, 2019

Getting Started With Instagram Influencer Marketing (The Easy Way!)

In a somewhat awkward announcement, Instagram recently highlighted that organic reach on the platform is…

June 13, 2019

How to Use Pinterest to Rapidly Grow Your Email List

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Boost Ecommerce Sales on Instagram with Four Proven Strategies

There’s no doubt about it - Instagram is the place to be if you want…

May 30, 2019

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The competition for attention on Instagram is fierce. From Instagram posts to Live video, Stories,…

May 21, 2019

Convert Old Content Into Brilliant Instagram Posts – In Just 3 Steps!

This step-by-step template transforms old blog posts into thumb-stopping Instagram images that demand likes and…

May 16, 2019

How to Instantly Spice Up Your Instagram Captions With Emojis

Love them 😍 or just 😐 them, emojis have become a central component in our…

May 14, 2019

How to Create, Post and Easily Schedule Videos to Instagram [Strategy + Template]

Do you struggle to create engaging Instagram videos? Wonder how to easily post and schedule…

March 7, 2019

How to Create Gorgeous Lifestyle Photography

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December 19, 2018

How to Make Instagram Shoppable with Shopify

Are you selling products online with your Shopify store? Do you share those on Instagram…

November 29, 2018

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With all the work you put into Instagram - creating beautiful images with inspiring captions…

October 23, 2018

How to Instagram Geopost Posts and Stories

Instagram geotags add location information to your Instagram posts, allowing people to see where your…

October 4, 2018

Never Run Out of Instagram Images with These 15 Handy Resources

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Pinterest Audience Insights – What Are They and How Can I Use Them?

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How to Create Pinterest Product Images that Drive Traffic and Sales

This is a guest post from Holly Cardew, founder of Pixc. Increasingly, people make purchasing…

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How to Schedule Instagram Stories and Still Auto Post

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August 20, 2018

Flat Lay Images for Pinterest: 7 Tips E-Commerce Sellers Must Know

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June 25, 2018

How to Repost to Instagram: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Resharing Great Content

Sharing and resharing content is part of what makes social media a truly interactive experience.…

May 22, 2018

How to Start, Grow, and Maintain an Active Tailwind Community

Tailwind Communities are made up of like-minded content creators who support each other and curate…

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New Ways to Get Discovered on Pinterest

People come to Pinterest actively looking for ideas to try and buy. And the best…

April 17, 2018

How to Get Followers on Pinterest – The Latest Best Practices

For years, I've answered the question, "How can I get more followers on Pinterest?" with…

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The Ultimate Guide to Pinterest Analytics and How to Use Them

You probably already know how important it is to review your Pinterest analytics and to…

February 27, 2018

Auto Post to Instagram with Tailwind – An Official Partner Tool!

Has this ever happened to you? It's the weekend, and you're curled up on the…

February 8, 2018

Schedule and Post Directly to Instagram with Tailwind

Imagine being able to schedule out a week or a month's worth of Instagram content…

January 31, 2018

Why You Should Stop Using Alt Tags For Pinterest Pin Descriptions

This is a guest post from Dana Nicole of Dana Nicole Designs. What if your…

January 22, 2018

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Cath, a content creator, left her full-time job as a marketer and grew her monthly Pinterest…

January 15, 2018

How to Build an Engaged Instagram Community

This is a guest post from Aby Moore of You Baby Me Mummy. Instagram can inspire…

January 2, 2018

How to Reach a New Audience with Instagram “Follow Hashtags”

Now that Instagrammers can follow hashtags the same way they follow people, it's easier than ever…

December 26, 2017

The Ultimate Instagram Planner Is Here!

As you set your 2018 marketing goals, have you figured out where Instagram fits in?…

December 18, 2017

The Ultimate Pinterest Planner – Make This Your BEST Year on Pinterest

Successful, profitable Pinterest marketing rarely happens by accident. Having a strategy, tools to optimize your…

December 7, 2017

Blogging – The Foundation for Pinterest Marketing Success

Big brands like Wayfair or Target use massive budgets to drive incredible amounts of Pinterest…

November 30, 2017

Pinterest is NOT a Social Network [Why it Matters to Marketers]

In an interview with Fortune magazine, Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann  said of the platform, “I…

November 7, 2017

How to Use Hashtags on Pinterest

It wasn't long ago that the answer to "How do I use hashtags on Pinterest?"…

October 9, 2017

6 Ways to Make Money on Pinterest

Want to turn your passion for all things Pinterest into a money maker, or even…

September 25, 2017

Creating Real Instagram Engagement For Growth

Has your Instagram engagement dropped recently? If so, you are not alone! Even some Instagram…

September 14, 2017

How to Use Pinterest for Your Blog

Do you want people to find your blog, read it, love it, and share it?…

September 12, 2017

What to Post on Instagram – Jumpstart Challenge

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September 5, 2017

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Where would we be without our tools? No can openers or hair brushes, no WordPress…

August 25, 2017

Now You Can Use Hashtags on Pinterest!

Should I be using hashtags on Pinterest? For years, the answer was a resounding, "NO!"…

August 24, 2017

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Timing matters when it comes to comedy, cooking, and gardening, but what about Pinterest? And…

August 22, 2017

Instagram Hashtag Research: How to Find Great Hashtags Fast

Using the right hashtags is the easiest way to increase the organic reach of your…

July 21, 2017

How and Where to Add Instagram Hashtags (Before or After Posting)

Hashtags are a powerful tool for getting your content and business discovered on Instagram. Still, when…

July 14, 2017

How to Book More Weddings with Pinterest

It's wedding season - hurrah! But even as you scramble to play your part in someone's…

July 7, 2017

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June 27, 2017

Want Pinterest Ads Results? 8 Things You Need to Know Now!

Promoted Pins are Pinterest ads, which allow you to pay to have your Pin seen…

June 14, 2017

The One Instagram Hashtag Strategy That Works for Anyone

Imagine Instagram as a huge hotel full of guests. Your Instagram profile is just one…

May 30, 2017

How to Drive Traffic to Long Form Content with Pinterest

Do you want to increase your blog’s social media traffic? Would you like to learn…

May 23, 2017

Find The Best Instagram Hashtags with Tailwind’s Hashtag Finder

Instagram Hashtags are undoubtably one of the most effective ways to get more likes on Instagram.…

May 9, 2017

#FeedGoals Instagram Challenge: Go from Zero to Instagram Hero in 31 Days

According to Instagram’s latest statistics, there are 400 million people using Instagram every day. That’s…

April 26, 2017

The Simple Secret to Faster Growth on Instagram

In our original study "How Often Should I Post to Instagram?" we discovered that accounts…

April 10, 2017

How Often Should I Post to Instagram? Our Study Says Every Day

For this original study by Tailwind we took over 100,000 Instagram posts from a three month period…

March 22, 2017

How to Create a Powerful Instagram Feature Account

What's a feature account, you ask? An Instagram feature account is a grass-roots community term…

March 15, 2017

How to Create and Use Hashtag Lists for Instagram

Do you have a problem keeping your digital assets organized to post on Instagram? Have…

March 9, 2017

How to Use Hashtag Lists in Tailwind for Instagram

How much time do you spend searching for the right hashtags for your Instagram posts…

March 8, 2017

Instagram Update! Multiple Images Now Possible on One Instagram Post

Boom! Instagram update shocker today as Instagram added the ability to add multiple images and…

February 22, 2017

How to Use Hashtags on Instagram

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February 21, 2017

What to Pin to Pinterest In February

In this post, we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last February to…

February 1, 2017

How to Grow Instagram Followers for Small Businesses

Some small businesses explode on Instagram, packing on followers by the thousand. In this blog…

January 19, 2017

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More Engagement on Instagram With Less Effort Posting to Instagram consistently can be a real…

January 10, 2017

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In this post, we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last January to…

December 30, 2016

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  Professional Instagram marketers will tell you that they can usually tell in the first…

December 13, 2016

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In this post we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last December to…

November 28, 2016

Pinterest Business Tips: Drive Awareness and Sales

It’s no secret that Pinterest is one of the biggest sources of referral traffic on…

November 22, 2016

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When it comes to getting traffic from a social network to your website, Pinterest is…

November 15, 2016

Shoppable Brings Instagram a Step Closer to E-Commerce

Instagram has long been a haven for showing off products. Whether it's the glamorous new…

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With Fall well under way, Thanksgiving imminent and Christmas just around the corner, we help…

October 31, 2016

7 Yuuuge Pinterest Tips in 7 Minutes

For many Tailwind members Pinterest is their largest, or second largest, source of traffic. Did…

October 21, 2016

What to Pin in October

How far in advance should I Pin my fall content to Pinterest? In the springtime we Repin…

October 19, 2016

Tailwind Acquires PinAlerts and Oh So Pinteresting Blog

Today, we are announcing the acquisition of two early thought leaders in the Pinterest marketing space.…

October 18, 2016

Consistency Key to Higher Engagement on Instagram – What’s Working on Instagram Ep2

We analyzed every post to Instagram from Tailwind members in the past month and uncovered…

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If you’ve been on Pinterest recently, you might have noticed something a little different about…

September 21, 2016

How to Use Instagram Stories to Share your Creative Process

It’s not enough anymore to post a photo of your finished product on social media.…

September 20, 2016

How To Upload Posts To Instagram From Your Desktop Computer

Posting to Instagram from your phone can be really inconvenient. Instagram claims it doesn’t allow…

September 8, 2016

The Curator’s Instinct for Pinterest: How Eric Kass Blew Up

Do you remember the cover art of the records that your father owned?  How about…

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The Etsy community boasts some of the most creative entrepreneurs in the world.  They're craftsmen…

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"Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." That quote is so good that it’s…

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This post is based on a Facebook Live event I did with my co-worker, Madison,…

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This post is based on a live video I recorded with our CEO about Instagram…

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This post is based on a Facebook Live Q&A about Pinterest advertising and Promoted Pins. Watch…

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Pin Curation: The Cornerstone of a Strong Pinterest Strategy

What's the cornerstone of any great Pinterest strategy effort? Great Pins. However, there's more to…

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Have you noticed anything weird with your Pinterest account lately? No descriptions? Pins that suddenly…

May 17, 2016

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Did you know that about 80% of Pinterest's daily traffic comes from mobile devices? With the…

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What are Pinterest boards? Most people will tell you that Pinterest boards are simply groups…

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We’ll admit it: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) isn’t the friendliest phrase in the marketing world.…

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Today, we are pleased to announce that Tailwind now let’s you create, edit and schedule…

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In 2012, Becca Ludlum saw an opportunity to change her life. With her blog, My…

February 22, 2016

How To Understand Your Traffic from Pinterest

Do You Really Know What Drives Your Referral Traffic from Pinterest? There's a good deal…

February 16, 2016

“Why Aren’t My Pins Being Seen?” Diving Into The Pinterest Smart Feed

Have you been frustrated with your Pins’ recent visibility? Or perhaps overjoyed by a sudden…

February 9, 2016

6 Ways to Get More Repins on Pinterest

Getting more repins is a vital part of your Pinterest marketing strategy, as this can…

February 2, 2016

FREE Printable 2016 Pinterest & Instagram Content Calendars

  Check out our 2017 Pinterest and Instagram Content Calendars! Everyone has something they want…

December 16, 2015

How to Get Buyable Pins

The world of e-commerce has been ever-changing since the dawn of the internet, and right…

October 7, 2015

What Makes a Great Pin?

Pinterest analyzed dozens of potential features to determine what makes for a great pin. Four…

September 19, 2015

Instagram Analytics: The Metrics That Matter

Instagram has quickly become the darling of the visual marketing space. The platform, focused on…

September 15, 2015

11 Pinterest Marketing Growth Hacks That Work For Every Business

Looking to boost your business's visibility on Pinterest? Want to know the secrets of truly…

August 24, 2015

Deleting Underperforming Pins – Good Pinterest SEO Strategy or Waste of Time?

There is no point mourning the loss of the old chronological listing of pins on…

August 20, 2015

Pinterest Promoted Pins – Should You Pay for Engagement?

Promoted pins have a new option - engagement pins. Should you try them or should…

July 21, 2015

How to pin your work to Pinterest (without feeling weird about it!)

Sharing your work can feel weird or self-conscious, but it doesn't have to! Pinterest can…

July 15, 2015

4 Reasons Pinterest Marketing Is Essential

If you’re wondering whether or not your brand needs to market on Pinterest, the answer…

May 18, 2015

Stop Treating Pinterest Like a Social Media Platform

I know, I know. Pinterest IS technically a social media platform. However, it’s a platform…

May 6, 2015

Pinterest Your Passion

In this post, Gretchen from Retired by 40 gives us a look into why you should…

April 15, 2015

Increase Your Brand’s Success with Instagram Video

Instagram alone has over 300 million monthly active users. It's visibility and popularity amongst other…

April 9, 2015

How to Market on Instagram

If you still haven't tried Instagram marketing for your company, now is the time. There are over…

February 4, 2015

Mobile Pinterest Marketing

We live in an increasingly mobile world. Is your Pinterest marketing strategy ready for it? If…

December 9, 2014

13 Best Chrome Extensions for Marketers

One of the best things about the Chrome browser is it's amazing catalog of extensions. Here…

November 13, 2014

Introducing Pin Scheduling from Tailwind

Over the years, one feature has been requested by our customers more than any other.…

October 30, 2014

How To Get Click-Throughs from Pinterest

What makes a pin more likely to receive click-throughs? Keep reading to learn how to optimize…

October 21, 2014

Marketing with Pinterest’s Interests

Pinterest is all about interests - it’s literally in the name. Pinterest users collect things…

October 15, 2014

Promoted Pins & Pinterest’s Privacy Policy

On October 19, Pinterest is releasing an update to their privacy policy to better incorporate the…

October 1, 2014

5 Questions Pinterest Marketers Should Ask, But Don’t

Like with any marketing plan, there are certain things that must be evaluated to keep…

September 23, 2014

How to Get Pinterest Followers

It's the question on even the most cavalier marketer's mind - how do I get Pinterest followers?? …

September 16, 2014

Secrets of the Best Beauty Brands on Pinterest

Beauty brands on Pinterest seem to have all the secrets to success. In this post,…

September 4, 2014

Battle of the Engines: Google vs. Pinterest Search

With the arrival of Pinterest, a new player joined the competitive search engine landscape. As time…

August 28, 2014

A-Z: The Pinterest Marketing Dictionary

Believe it or not, Pinterest marketing isn't just pinning pretty pictures and hoping for the…

August 26, 2014

It’s No Myth: Men On Pinterest Exist

Believe it or not, men on Pinterest do exist. To prove this point, we gathered…

August 21, 2014

Benefits of Social Media Scheduling

UPDATE: You can now schedule pins and repins from anywhere on the web with Tailwind.  Learn…

August 19, 2014

How to Generate More Email Sign Ups from Pinterest

It's definitely an exciting time in the world of Pinterest marketing, with the platform having 60…

August 12, 2014

Pinterest Adds Messaging Capabilities

The wait is over - sending messages on Pinterest is finally here! As any avid…

August 7, 2014

36 of Our Favorite Business Quotes

Business is a pretty interesting field. It's a little bit of advertising. It's a little bit of psychology.…

August 5, 2014

The State of Social Media Scheduling

UPDATE: You can now schedule Pinterest Pins and repins from anywhere on the web with…

July 29, 2014

How A Non-Visual Brand Can Join the Visual Marketing Party

Visual marketing has taken the world for a spin and changed marketer’s mindset from all…

July 21, 2014

The Power of Social Media Contests

Contests. Love 'em or hate 'em, these fun little competititons are sure to benefit any…

July 17, 2014

When to Pin to Pinterest

When it comes to pinning content, timing is crucial. No matter how adorable that kitten…

July 3, 2014

CPG Brands on Pinterest

Brands are flocking to Pinterest to promote their product. We would know. We are one…

June 23, 2014

Pinterest Content Discovery

We all know Pinterest is about the pins. The pins you're pinning, the pins you're…

June 18, 2014

The Pinterest Business Insights API, Tailwind and You

Pinterest announces official access for select companies to a Business Insights API. Meet Tailwind v3, now powered…

May 21, 2014

How To Get Comments on Pinterest

Although it might not seem like the chattiest network, figuring out how to get comments…

May 14, 2014

5 Unique Pinterest for Small Business Ideas

So you own a small business, and decide it's time to delve into the ever-changing…

May 12, 2014

Exploring Pinterest’s Guided Search

With last night's announcement of Guided Search, Pinterest is looking to change the way we…

April 25, 2014

The 22 Best Pinterest Quotes to Brighten Your Day

Need a pick-me-up? We found 22 of the best Pinterest quotes to get your day…

April 22, 2014

Power of the Pin It Button

Sure, there are plenty of reasons Pinterest is so successful. But what do we think…

April 18, 2014

Study: Optimizing a Social Media Content Strategy

In Software Advice's recent social media study, 168 marketers 168 marketers were polled about their social…

April 15, 2014

Lessons Learned from Social Media Scandals

2013 was another great year for the rich and famous. A year chock-full of killer…

April 9, 2014

Advantages of Contributing Blog Writers

In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of blogging and how it has…

April 8, 2014

Social Media Reactions to MH370

When Malaysia Airlines flight 370’s disappearance first became public, discussion was fierce. In times past,…

April 1, 2014

Pinterest’s Interests – What Do They Mean?

Pinterest's interest in their users' interests is a big part of what makes the platform so…

March 27, 2014

The Benefits of Blogging

Many organizations claim that blogging is dead and buried, never to rise again. A thing…

March 25, 2014

Pinterest Goes Global

Pinterest is quickly becoming a global phenomenon. According to Media Bistro, they've amassed over 70 million…

March 13, 2014

True Blue Social Media: A Logo Analysis

Here at Tailwind we recognize the importance of color in social media marketing, especially on…

March 11, 2014

How to Add Vine Videos to Pinterest

If you're reading this blog, then you're probably familiar with Pinterest, and there's also a…

March 4, 2014

What’s Up WhatsApp?: The Story of a $19 Billion Acquisition

Tailwind is no stranger to acquisitions. Just last year we acquired PinReach. But we’re a…

February 25, 2014

Choosing from Social Media Platforms

In this new age of social media marketing, many make the mistake of posting the…

February 13, 2014

5 Ways to Use Hashtags to Your Advantage

Anyone who is a pop culture enthusiast or an avid fan of scrolling through YouTube…

February 4, 2014

Your Pinterest Business Plan

An issue that we see many businesses run into when using Pinterest is trying to…

January 28, 2014

How to Land a Social Media Marketing Job

What started as a way to keep in touch with friends has turned into a…

January 14, 2014

The Importance of Fan Engagement

The original purpose of businesses being on social media was to get a company’s message…

January 7, 2014

Social Media Scheduling

It’s a new year, and you know what that means- the perfect time for New…

January 2, 2014

Goals of Social Media Marketing

We don’t want to beat a dead horse; we’re sure you’ve heard it over and…

December 26, 2013

6 Brands That Are Having a “Pinterest Christmas”

These 6 brands prove that there's no need for a "White Christmas" when you can…

December 19, 2013

5 Ways to Optimize Your Pinterest for Local Search

We already know how great Pinterest is for e-commerce sites, big brands and adorable babies,…

December 12, 2013

How Pinterest Can Make Your Holiday Shopping Easier

We know what you’re thinking because we’re thinking it too- this year has flown by!…

November 21, 2013

Social Media Brand Building

When it comes to a successfully marketed business, a consistent brand is key. If you…

November 19, 2013

What Does the Pinterest API Really Mean?

Just last week Pinterest announced their first ever API. With this new release, Pinterest is teaming…

November 14, 2013

4 Unique Ways To Improve Your Pinterest Marketing

By now, it's no secret that Pinterest is growing rapidly and is now a serious…

November 7, 2013

5 Things To Know About Related Pins For Your Pinterest Strategy

Earlier this week, Pinterest revealed that they are beginning to roll out a new "related…

October 31, 2013

PinReach Acquisition – A Letter from the Tailwind Co-Founders

Hello, PinReach users. Welcome to Tailwind! We're pleased to share that Tailwind has acquired PinReach,…

October 17, 2013

Myth Busting Online Marketing

We've all fallen victim to common myths. Despite what you may have heard, a watermelon…

October 14, 2013

How to Make Rich Article Pins [Cheat Sheet]

So your company doesn't sell a product, produce movies or whip up delicious recipes. No…

October 10, 2013

Owned, Paid and Earned Social Media Promotion

Promotion, especially when marketing on social media, is extremely important in the marketing and advertising…

October 7, 2013

[FREE PRINTABLE] 16 Point Pinterest Profile Checklist

Does your Pinterest profile need a tune up? Go through this 16 point checklist to…

October 3, 2013

4 Big Don’ts For Your Social Media Marketing Strategy

As social media marketing gains more and more popularity, many marketers believe that they have their…

October 1, 2013

Popular Words and Symbols Used in Pinterest Board Names

After analyzing a sample of more than 11,000 popular boards on Pinterest, we found which…

September 23, 2013

The Risks Associated with Social Media Marketing

In this guest post, Craig Robinson of Qwaya.com explains the risks brands face when developing a…

September 16, 2013

How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Pinterest [Repost]

Originally featured on SMBNow, this article outlines how small businesses can find large business-sized success…

July 24, 2013

The Power of Words: How to Write TikTok Video Descriptions That Convert

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a TikTok sensation? The platform's popularity…

March 29, 2023

5 Best AI Writers For 2023 – Quick Guide

Marketers write daily. It could be as simple as a text message, social media posts,…

March 17, 2023

Writing YouTube Titles and Descriptions: A Helpful Guide for 2023

It’s tough to get attention on YouTube! With 500 hours of video uploaded every minute,…

March 16, 2023

The TikTok Success Story of Clancy’s Auto Body

220,000+ followers on TikTok, with 8,000,000+ likes. Videos are going into millions of views, with…

March 10, 2023

Introducing AI Content Suggestions for Copilot: Tailwind’s Latest Innovation to Streamline Marketing for Small Businesses

A couple of months ago we released Copilot – the tool that makes marketing your…

March 6, 2023