5 useful tips every Pinterest user should know
If you’re like us and just love pinning things via Pinterest then you’ll want to know all about these useful Pinterest tips.
1. Pin faster
You can install a Pinterest button to your browser to make it easier to pin things while you surf the internet. Once you download the app, a dedicated Pinterest button will appear on your browser and next time you find something interesting you want to pin, simple hover over the picture and a “Pin It” button will appear. Click it to save the image straight to your Pinterest board.
The button is available for Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari. Download from the Pinterest site here.
2. Clear your search history
If you’re looking up something for a surprise and want to make sure nobody accidentally stumbles on your search history, you can delete it so there will be no evidence. Click on gear icon on the upper-right corner of your main page. Click on “Edit settings” and the site will take you to your account settings page. Tap the “Clear Recent Searches” option.
3. Send Pins
You can pin, repin and like on Pinterest but did you know you can also “Send” pins too? And you can send them to your non-Pinterest loving friends and family as well. When you hoven over a pin, the “Send” button will appear next to the “Pin it” button. Click it to send a pin via email, Facebook or Twitter. You can even add a private, direct message to the pin.
4. Edit email notifications
If you’re being inundated with annoying notifications, here’s how to edit the settings. Click on gear icon on the upper-right corner of your main page. Click on “Edit settings” and the site will take you to your account settings page. Click on the “Notifications” tab and choose which notifications you would like to receive and those you don’t.
5. Create secret boards
Did you know you can create secret boards on Pinterest? These are great to use when you’re finding inspiration for presents or a special surprise for someone. On your profile page scroll down to the bottom of the page. Below all of your other boards, there will be an area for secret boards. Click on the secret board to add the board name and category. You can also invite people to access your secret board, but it won’t be visible to the public.
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