Pinterest Affiliate Marketing Without a Blog: The Simple Beginner Blueprint

Hello there! Before we dive into this blog, my name is Theo. I am in my third year of college, and I study business and finance. During that time and before, I have been building tons of Pinterest accounts, and on one of the accounts, I’ve gotten around 1+ million impressions a month on it. I’m very excited to use this blogging platform to share what I’ve learned throughout making Pinterest accounts and to show some of the new strategies I've discovered. Now, it’s time to get onto the fun part.

How to do affiliate marketing on Pinterest without a blog. Many people think that you would need a blog to do affiliate marketing on Pinterest; the truth is, you don’t. Pinterest is kind of like a visual search engine. If you can create pins that can answer a question (or promise someone a result), you can send the people immediately to an affiliate offer. If you do it the right way (disclosures, clean links, and not making the stuff look like a scam).

What do people mean when they say, “no blog”? Well, when you hear people, or someone say, “no blog”, they usually mean stuff like no long-form articles, no SEO site that you may need to maintain, and no weekly writing grind. And if you’re going to try to do affiliate marketing with no blog, you should use at least one of these things that I’m going to show as some examples. One, use a simple landing page (Carrd, Beacons, Linktree, Leadpages, etc.). Two, if you don’t want to use that, you could instead have a product collection page (like maybe using Amazon storefront, LTK, ShopMy, and more). Three, there’s also a creator storefront, where it is sort of like a “shop” page. And finally, four, you can use a direct affiliate link, but only if the program you’re using allows it. But, if you can only do one thing right now, you should try to build a one-page landing page with a nice and clear niche and a 3-10 pinned product categories.

What type of affiliate angle should you pick? So, you should pick an affiliate angle that works on Pinterest. The reason I say that is because Pinterest users aren’t just scrolling on Pinterest for entertainment; they’re searching for solutions for their problems. So, your affiliate angle should match the search intent. Here are some Pinterest angles that are high preforming: The “Best for…” lists (Best protein powder for beginners, best standing desk for small spaces), problem then solution (Dark circles? Use these eye patches. Frizzy hair? Leave in this conditioner), the seasonal stuff (spring capsule wardrobes, dorm essentials, summer meal prep), comparisons (X vs Y, which one is better?), and checklists (“Things you should buy before…”). But if you're stuck and don’t know what to do, you can choose one niche and one “buyer moment”. Examples: “new apartment”, “starting the gym”, “wedding guest outfits”, “clear skin routine”, and “meal prep routine”. Pinterest absolutely loves “I’m about to do something, so tell me what I should buy”.

Should you post the pins on your normal Pinterest account? No, you shouldn’t. Before you even decide to post the pins for your business, you should do this instead. You should set up Pinterest the right way. For example, you should make a Pinterest business account, then claim your destination (your landing page, storefront, etc.), and make at least 5-10 boards that will match what you’ll post. And here are some board examples if your affiliate is fitness: High protein snacks, home workout essentials, beginner gym tips, healthy smoothie staples, and fitness gifts for women. This will help Pinterest understand what your account is about so that it can distribute your pins much faster.

Well, how should you build a no blog funnel that will still convert? Well, you want it to start from the pin. What I mean by that is something like this: pin – landing page – offer. And if you want that, I can give you a system that I can guarantee will work. First, your landing page should do three things: it should repeat the same promise as the pin, then show some options (not just one link), and make it easy to click. Here are some examples of landing page sections: “Start here” (this is the best beginner pick), “Budget options”, “Best overall”, “My favorites this month”, and “FAQ” (make it have at least 3-5 questions that are quick). These things will make you look legit and boost conversions because people can self-select.

What should your pins look like? So, you should make pins that don’t look like affiliate spam or scams. The reason why is that Pinterest is quite harsh on those types of pins; they want more pins that are helpful, clean, and specific. Here are some pin styles that work well for affiliates, list pins (“7 Amazon finds for small bedrooms”), before/after concept (even without photos) “from frizzy to smooth hair routine”, mini guides (“Beginner skincare routine steps”), single product plus its specific use case (“Best blender for smoothies under 50$”), and problem callouts (“If your concealer creases, try this…). And also, when designing pins, there are some design rules, and here are the rules: You want big, readable text, one clear promise, you don’t want to overload with tiny texts, and you want to avoid salesy language. Pinterest rewards pins that feel like search results rather than ads.

How to write effective Pinterest titles and descriptions for your pins. Pinterest SEO titles and descriptions aren’t that hard. The reason I say that is because it focuses on what the title and descriptions are about and what they’re trying to say. So, you want to use the words people search for instead of throwing random stuff around. Here’s a title formula that should work for you: [title] + [audience] + [keyword]. Examples, “Beginner home workout equipment (small space friendly”, “Best high protein snacks for weight loss (easy and cheap)”, and “Amazon bathroom organization finds that actually look good”. And here’s the formula for the descriptions: use 1-2 sentences describing what the thing is, add keywords naturally, don’t try to force them, add a soft CTA, and add disclosure. This is an example of a good description: “Looking for some beginner-friendly home workout gear? These essentials are the best for a small space and are perfect for beginners. Tap here to see my favorites and budget picks. #affiliate”

What is a post strategy that will work? Well, you don’t need to post 100 pins every day; all you need is at least consistency and a smart spread. Here is a simple weekly plan: post 1-3 pins per day (1 works better in my opinion), and when posting pins each week, there should at least be two “best of” list pins, two “problem/solutions” pins, two “seasonal” pins, and one “gift guide” style pin. Also, please don’t post the same destination link twenty times in a row. Mix categories and angles instead.

Here are some sneaky ways that you can grow even without a blog post. You should create multiple pins per one offer, so same product just different search intent. Example (this would be if you had a protein powder that you’re promoting): “Best protein powder for beginners”, “Protein powder that doesn’t taste like chalk or chalky”, “High protein smoothie staples”. “Post workout routine essentials”, and “Gym bag must haves”. Essentially, each pin can rank for the different keywords you use and can also bring in different buyers.

What should you track? For starters, don’t track or obsess over followers. You should instead track outbound clicks (are the people leaving Pinterest?), saves (Pinterest sees saves as “quality”), top pins (so you can double down on what works), and top boards (make more boards based on the ones that are winners). If a pin gets tons of saves but no clicks, your destination page might not match the thing you promised. But if it gets clicks but no conversions, the offer or landing page may need to be clearer.

I really hope you found the post valuable! If you have any questions or have a certain topic that you want covered, you can reach out to me at: theoleinemann8@gmail.com. Now time for our sponsor! This post is sponsored by MerivoFlow’s Scheduler. MerivoFlow’s Scheduler is a lightweight pin scheduler that features the ability to post for an unlimited time frame and a content calendar view for $8/mo, making it really affordable compared to other companies in the space. Interested? Check out MerivoFlow tools for more information.