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Question: do your Shopify product photos dazzle your customers and increase sales, or do they leave shoppers unimpressed and unsure of what they’re buying? As
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If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest, you know that it’s all about beautiful Pinterest Pins. And if you’re like many Pinners, you’ve spent more
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The Instagram Poll sticker on Stories is one of our absolute favorite tools for Instagram marketing. This handy little feature takes just a few seconds
Looking for ways to boost engagement without taking another perfect picture? Create Mode on Instagram might be the answer. In this post, we’re covering the
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On May 19th, Facebook and Instagram announced a new game-changing feature: “Shops”! On the heels of new small business-friendly features like food delivery and gift
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To define affiliate marketing means you have to first understand a rewards system. Whether your affiliate program is a business-to-business (B2B) program or a business-to-consumer
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What’s a Pinterest category and why do categories matter? Categories used to be manually applied to Pinterest Boards to provide more context on the content
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When Instagram users see your content, the first thing they’ll do is click on your profile (you hope). Your profile is your first chance to
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Looking to make the most out of video to promote your brand? There’s more ways to use video marketing these days than ever – no
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While Pinterest success can sometimes feel elusive and Pinterest SEO might feel like a mystery, any time Pinterest tells us what we can do to
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Instagram released a new update to their Instagram Stories today, and it has the whole world (and our Tailwind team!) a-twitter. We couldn’t wait to
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In a somewhat awkward announcement, Instagram recently highlighted that organic reach on the platform is taking a back seat to paid promotion. 😬 What should
This is a guest post from Tasha DaCosta of Lady Boss Studio. Did you know that Pinterest can be a serious powerhouse when it comes
There’s no doubt about it – Instagram is the place to be if you want to drive ecommerce and capture sales. There are over 1
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This step-by-step template transforms old blog posts into thumb-stopping Instagram images that demand likes and follows.
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Do you struggle to create engaging Instagram videos? Wonder how to easily post and schedule that content for maximum exposure? If so, you’re not alone.
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With all the work you put into Instagram – creating beautiful images with inspiring captions and useful hashtags, wouldn’t it be nice if you could
Instagram geotags add location information to your Instagram posts, allowing people to see where your photo or video was taken. If you’re a brick-and-mortar business
Let me guess… You’ve started to suspect the only way to grow a massive Instagram following is to spend countless hours every week brainstorming post
This is a guest post from Nicole Saunders of Saunders Says. Would you like to understand who is seeing or engaging with your Pins across
This is a guest post from Holly Cardew, founder of Pixc. Increasingly, people make purchasing decisions based in large part on images they see online.
Auto Posting to Instagram took us all by surprise in early 2018. No more waiting for a smartphone notification to tell you to post to
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Sharing and resharing content is part of what makes social media a truly interactive experience. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook make it easy
Tailwind Communities are made up of like-minded content creators who support each other and curate engaging Pinterest accounts by sharing each others content to Pinterest
People come to Pinterest actively looking for ideas to try and buy. And the best ideas come from content Creators like you – bloggers, entrepreneurs,
For years, I’ve answered the question, “How can I get more followers on Pinterest?” with reassurances not to worry about it – you don’t need
You probably already know how important it is to review your Pinterest analytics and to use what you learn to improve and adjust your Pinning
Has this ever happened to you? It’s the weekend, and you’re curled up on the couch, completely engrossed in a good book – and suddenly
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This is a guest post from Dana Nicole of Dana Nicole Designs. What if your Pinterest marketing is sending Google the wrong signals? Pinterest is
Cath, a content creator, left her full-time job as a marketer and grew her monthly Pinterest viewers from 7K to 100K in just two months. Her
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Now that Instagrammers can follow hashtags the same way they follow people, it’s easier than ever for them to see all the people, posts, and videos
As you set your 2018 marketing goals, have you figured out where Instagram fits in? A well-defined goal on Instagram is much more than “Post
Successful, profitable Pinterest marketing rarely happens by accident. Having a strategy, tools to optimize your time, and following a consistent routine are all vital to
Big brands like Wayfair or Target use massive budgets to drive incredible amounts of Pinterest activity and sales without creating much content. Some of your
In an interview with Fortune magazine, Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann said of the platform, “I think that’s a very different thing than a social network.
It wasn’t long ago that the answer to “How do I use hashtags on Pinterest?” was, “Don’t!” Pinterest told us that hashtags didn’t work the
Want to turn your passion for all things Pinterest into a money maker, or even a full-time business? There are several legitimate ways to do
Has your Instagram engagement dropped recently? If so, you are not alone! Even some Instagram experts have noticed a huge decrease in likes and comments
Do you want people to find your blog, read it, love it, and share it? Of course you do! Well, then, you need to be
It’s a fact – posting to Instagram every day is good for growth. According to a Tailwind original study, those who post to Instagram every
Where would we be without our tools? No can openers or hair brushes, no WordPress or Tailwind? Lost. We’d be lost. Fact is though, as
Should I be using hashtags on Pinterest? For years, the answer was a resounding, “NO!” The explanation from Pinterest being that they don’t work the
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Using the right hashtags is the easiest way to increase the organic reach of your Instagram posts. Every time you add a hashtag to the
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It’s wedding season – hurrah! But even as you scramble to play your part in someone’s “best day ever,” in the back of your mind is
In this post, we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last July to help you understand what you should be Pinning this month.
Promoted Pins are Pinterest ads, which allow you to pay to have your Pin seen by more Pinners. They often perform better than organic Pins,
Imagine Instagram as a huge hotel full of guests. Your Instagram profile is just one of millions of rooms somewhere up on the twenty thousandth
Do you want to increase your blog’s social media traffic? Would you like to learn how to drive traffic to your long form content with
Instagram Hashtags are undoubtably one of the most effective ways to get more likes on Instagram. Hashtags help your posts get found by those who aren’t
According to Instagram’s latest statistics, there are 400 million people using Instagram every day. That’s a lot of eyeballs. So how are you supposed to
In our original study “How Often Should I Post to Instagram?” we discovered that accounts that increase the number of times they post to Instagram
For this original study by Tailwind we took over 100,000 Instagram posts from a three month period and analyzed them to uncover how successful different accounts were
What’s a feature account, you ask? An Instagram feature account is a grass-roots community term used by Instagrammers for accounts that are created by sourcing
Do you have a problem keeping your digital assets organized to post on Instagram? Have you wondered why similar accounts have grown and your posts
How much time do you spend searching for the right hashtags for your Instagram posts and tapping them, one-by-one, into your phone screen? Smart Instagram
Boom! Instagram update shocker today as Instagram added the ability to add multiple images and videos into one Instagram post. Wow! Instagram didn’t give these
Hashtags on Instagram? Use them or bag it? That’s the question that Instagrammers face each time they post a photo on Instagram. Maybe you want
In this post, we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last February to help you understand what you should be Pinning this month.
Some small businesses explode on Instagram, packing on followers by the thousand. In this blog post we look at some of the fastest growing accounts
More Engagement on Instagram With Less Effort Posting to Instagram consistently can be a real headache. As we researched how bloggers and marketers are going
In this post, we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last January to help you understand what you should be Pinning in the
Professional Instagram marketers will tell you that they can usually tell in the first five minutes whether an Instagram post will perform well or
In this post we look at the Pinterest Pins that performed best last December to help you understand what you should be Pinning for Christmas
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When it comes to getting traffic from a social network to your website, Pinterest is the best option for many businesses and blogs. It can
Instagram has long been a haven for showing off products. Whether it’s the glamorous new bag from Kate Spade or the high-horsepower new car from Chevy,
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For many Tailwind members Pinterest is their largest, or second largest, source of traffic. Did you know that clicks from Pinterest often generate more dollars
How far in advance should I Pin my fall content to Pinterest? In the springtime we Repin easter eggs, in the summertime we Repin swimsuits, and in
Today, we are announcing the acquisition of two early thought leaders in the Pinterest marketing space. These sites grew to serve tens of thousands of monthly
We analyzed every post to Instagram from Tailwind members in the past month and uncovered the five posts with the highest engagement rates. We discussed
If you’ve been on Pinterest recently, you might have noticed something a little different about your account: You’re getting a lot more messages. This is
It’s not enough anymore to post a photo of your finished product on social media. Sure, audiences appreciate a pretty picture (who doesn’t?), but with
Posting to Instagram from your phone can be really inconvenient. Instagram claims it doesn’t allow you to post content from your desktop computer, but there
Do you remember the cover art of the records that your father owned? How about the pattern on your grandmother’s linoleum floor? If you do,
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“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” That quote is so good that it’s often misattributed to Sun Tzu, military philosopher and writer of
This post is based on a Facebook Live event I did with my co-worker, Madison, based on different Pinterest rumors we were hearing. Watch the first
This post is based on a live video I recorded with our CEO about Instagram Marketing. Watch the first 10 minutes below and the full video
This post is based on a Facebook Live Q&A about Pinterest advertising and Promoted Pins. Watch the first 10 minutes below or check out Launchpad for
What’s the cornerstone of any great Pinterest strategy effort? Great Pins. However, there’s more to a great Pin than you may realize, and an effective,
Have you noticed anything weird with your Pinterest account lately? No descriptions? Pins that suddenly have 1,000s of repins? You’re not alone and don’t worry
Did you know that about 80% of Pinterest’s daily traffic comes from mobile devices? With the smartphone revolution going on, it’s not a surprise that a
What are Pinterest boards? Most people will tell you that Pinterest boards are simply groups of Pins arranged by a topic. That’s true, but boards
We’ll admit it: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) isn’t the friendliest phrase in the marketing world. Somehow it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as well
Today, we are pleased to announce that Tailwind now let’s you create, edit and schedule pins on mobile iOS devices. We view this as a
In 2012, Becca Ludlum saw an opportunity to change her life. With her blog, My Crazy Good Life, taking off Becca took the jump and
Do You Really Know What Drives Your Referral Traffic from Pinterest? There’s a good deal of confusion about what drives traffic from Pinterest to blogs
Have you been frustrated with your Pins’ recent visibility? Or perhaps overjoyed by a sudden growth in Pinterest repins and referral traffic from Pinterest? Either
Getting more repins is a vital part of your Pinterest marketing strategy, as this can ensure that people are visiting your website weeks after you’ve
Check out our 2017 Pinterest and Instagram Content Calendars! Everyone has something they want to accomplish in the new year. Some want to improve
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Pinterest analyzed dozens of potential features to determine what makes for a great pin. Four things stood out. Download this FREE guide to learn what
Instagram has quickly become the darling of the visual marketing space. The platform, focused on sharing moments of your life as they happen, is known
Looking to boost your business’s visibility on Pinterest? Want to know the secrets of truly effective Pinterest marketing and the tactics the pros use to
There is no point mourning the loss of the old chronological listing of pins on our Pinterest feeds. Those days are gone and we’ll be
Promoted pins have a new option – engagement pins. Should you try them or should you keep paying for clicks? Like many small business owners
Sharing your work can feel weird or self-conscious, but it doesn’t have to! Pinterest can be a great way to get started for makers and
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I know, I know. Pinterest IS technically a social media platform. However, it’s a platform that’s unlike any of the other major networks. Pinterest is
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If you still haven’t tried Instagram marketing for your company, now is the time. There are over 300 million users on Instagram who discover various companies and their
We live in an increasingly mobile world. Is your Pinterest marketing strategy ready for it? If you’re like the vast majority of human beings in 2014,
One of the best things about the Chrome browser is it’s amazing catalog of extensions. Here we’ve pulled the 13 best Chrome extensions for marketers. There
Over the years, one feature has been requested by our customers more than any other. Today, we’re excited to finally bring it you… You can
What makes a pin more likely to receive click-throughs? Keep reading to learn how to optimize your pins for clicks. You created an amazing image, with
Pinterest is all about interests – it’s literally in the name. Pinterest users collect things that are of interest to them. While a users’ “work”
On October 19, Pinterest is releasing an update to their privacy policy to better incorporate the coming introduction of promoted pins. While advertising on Pinterest has
Like with any marketing plan, there are certain things that must be evaluated to keep a Pinterest marketing strategy strong. In this post, we’ve outline the
It’s the question on even the most cavalier marketer’s mind – how do I get Pinterest followers?? While there might not be a “get rich quick” scheme
Beauty brands on Pinterest seem to have all the secrets to success. In this post, we’ll be outlining a few of the tips and trick
With the arrival of Pinterest, a new player joined the competitive search engine landscape. As time passed, social-savvy journalists began noting the rising power of the
Believe it or not, Pinterest marketing isn’t just pinning pretty pictures and hoping for the best. There’s actually a lot that goes into creating a
Believe it or not, men on Pinterest do exist. To prove this point, we gathered 16 of the manliest accounts we could find. Even in
UPDATE: You can now schedule pins and repins from anywhere on the web with Tailwind. Learn more about pin scheduling. As we learned from the study
It’s definitely an exciting time in the world of Pinterest marketing, with the platform having 60 million plus active monthly users and growing. While there’s been
The wait is over – sending messages on Pinterest is finally here! As any avid Pinterest user knows, sending pins on Pinterest is a staple
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Visual marketing has taken the world for a spin and changed marketer’s mindset from all text to a combination of content and visual. The marriage
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When it comes to pinning content, timing is crucial. No matter how adorable that kitten meme is, it’s not going to get any repins if
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We all know Pinterest is about the pins. The pins you’re pinning, the pins you’re repinning, the pins you’re creating – Pinterest revolves around pins! That’s
Pinterest announces official access for select companies to a Business Insights API. Meet Tailwind v3, now powered by the API. What does the announcement of a Pinterest
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So you own a small business, and decide it’s time to delve into the ever-changing Pinterest landscape. But building a Pinterest for small business isn’t
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Need a pick-me-up? We found 22 of the best Pinterest quotes to get your day started right. Here at Tailwind, we understand the power of
Sure, there are plenty of reasons Pinterest is so successful. But what do we think the biggest factor is? The Pin It button. Keep reading
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2013 was another great year for the rich and famous. A year chock-full of killer movies, stellar TV shows, hit songs, and serious scandal. From Bieber’s misadventures
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of blogging and how it has drastically changed the way people absorb information. In this follow
When Malaysia Airlines flight 370’s disappearance first became public, discussion was fierce. In times past, such discussion might have taken place in town halls or
Pinterest’s interest in their users’ interests is a big part of what makes the platform so unique. They’re learning about what users are actually interested in
Many organizations claim that blogging is dead and buried, never to rise again. A thing of the past, displaced by social media. Others say that
Pinterest is quickly becoming a global phenomenon. According to Media Bistro, they’ve amassed over 70 million users worldwide, with 45.6% of the users hailing from the
Here at Tailwind we recognize the importance of color in social media marketing, especially on Pinterest. As such, an interesting trend recently caught our eye.
If you’re reading this blog, then you’re probably familiar with Pinterest, and there’s also a good chance that some of you are pretty big fans
Tailwind is no stranger to acquisitions. Just last year we acquired PinReach. But we’re a bit astonished at Facebook’s recent $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp.
In this new age of social media marketing, many make the mistake of posting the same type of content on all of the different forms
Anyone who is a pop culture enthusiast or an avid fan of scrolling through YouTube videos has probably seen Justin Timberlake’s sketch on the Late
An issue that we see many businesses run into when using Pinterest is trying to figure out to make it flow with the rest of
What started as a way to keep in touch with friends has turned into a phenomenon- social media has now become a vital part of
The original purpose of businesses being on social media was to get a company’s message out to as many people as possible, with the goal
It’s a new year, and you know what that means- the perfect time for New Year’s resolutions! When setting your resolutions, think larger than yourself;
We don’t want to beat a dead horse; we’re sure you’ve heard it over and over again- marketing through social media is big. With this
These 6 brands prove that there’s no need for a “White Christmas” when you can have a “Pinterest Christmas”. Target Pinterest and Target go together
We already know how great Pinterest is for e-commerce sites, big brands and adorable babies, but what about local businesses? While Pinterest might not seem
We know what you’re thinking because we’re thinking it too- this year has flown by! You may find yourself wondering how Christmas decorations and songs
When it comes to a successfully marketed business, a consistent brand is key. If you don’t have a distinct brand and brand voice that distinguishes
Just last week Pinterest announced their first ever API. With this new release, Pinterest is teaming with some of their previous partner brands, like iVillage and Better
By now, it’s no secret that Pinterest is growing rapidly and is now a serious contender in the social media marketing world. Not only is
Earlier this week, Pinterest revealed that they are beginning to roll out a new “related pins” feature which allows users to rate the pins they
Hello, PinReach users. Welcome to Tailwind! We’re pleased to share that Tailwind has acquired PinReach, an early innovator in the Pinterest Analytics market. Those of
We’ve all fallen victim to common myths. Despite what you may have heard, a watermelon will not grow in your stomach if you swallow a seed,
So your company doesn’t sell a product, produce movies or whip up delicious recipes. No problem! As long as you have a blog, you can
Promotion, especially when marketing on social media, is extremely important in the marketing and advertising world. After all, what good are the great actions and
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Does your Pinterest profile need a tune up? Go through this 16 point checklist to make sure your Pinterest profile is in tip-top shape. Get
As social media marketing gains more and more popularity, many marketers believe that they have their social media strategy down. However, there are still some areas that
After analyzing a sample of more than 11,000 popular boards on Pinterest, we found which words and symbols are commonly found in Pinterest board names.
In this guest post, Craig Robinson of Qwaya.com explains the risks brands face when developing a social media marketing strategy and how you can guide your
Originally featured on SMBNow, this article outlines how small businesses can find large business-sized success by marketing on Pinterest. You’ve invested in Facebook. You’ve invested
Whatever Kenna McCall does, she thoughtfully puts her heart and soul into which carried into her business. From a career as a licensed marriage and
Producing quality content takes time. And with businesses stretched thinned, keeping up with the demands of running multiple campaigns across multiple channels can easily leave
One of Jane Caldwell’s college professors described her as being “grindingly thorough.” According to Jane, the professor didn’t mean it as a compliment, but Jane
Brooke and Emma, a mother-daughter duo, wanted to start a business together once Emma turned 18. After years of finding recipes online and trying new
If you’ve worked in social media management or managed a Facebook Business Page on behalf of your brand, you probably are familiar with the pitfalls