The best probable way to get your site ranked is adding your site with popular social media websites. Connecting Pinterest to wordpress  transform how you connect with your audience and Pinterest is just the right pick to get started.

Pinterest is a powerful tool for driving traffic to your website and increasing engagement. Integrating Pinterest with your WordPresspn site can enhance your content’s visibility and provide valuable insights into your audience’s preferences. This blog will guide you through the process of connecting Pinterest to WordPress and offer additional tips to make the most of this integration.

Benefits of Connecting Pinterest to WordPress

When it comes down to connect with a social sites the first question that may appear in your head is probably “Why to connect?”, well let’s dive into it’s benefits.

1. Increased Traffic: Pinterest can drive significant traffic to your website by allowing users to discover and share your content.
2. Enhanced SEO: Pins from your site can improve your search engine rankings.
3. Audience Insights: Pinterest Analytics provides valuable insights into what content resonates with your audience

Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting Pinterest to WordPress

1. Sign into Pinterest or Convert to a Business Account

To access Pinterest’s full range of tools and analytics, ensure you have a Pinterest business account. If you don’t, convert your personal account by following

1. Log into your personal Pinterest account
2. Click the down icon or Three dots at the top-right corner.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click Account management at the left of the screen
5. Find the Convert to a business account option
6. Click Convert account.

It’ll also ask you some questions about your account and your marketing intentions. Fill it up and we’re good to go.

source: Pinterest support

Step 2: Verify Your Website on Pinterest

Verifying your website allows Pinterest to confirm that you own it. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to your Pinterest settings.
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2. Under “Claim,” click “Claim Website.”
   • If you’re on android, Enable desktop mode from three dots (top right cornor)
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3. You’ll be given an HTML tag. Copy this tag.
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Adding the HTML Tag to WordPress

You can use a plugin like All in One SEO (AIOSEO) or Yoast to add the HTML tag to your WordPress site.

Yoast

1. Install and activate the Yoast Seo plugin.
2. Navigate to Yoast Seo > Settings.
3. Click on the Site connection.
4. Paste the HTML tag into the Pinterest field and save changes.

All in One SEO

1. Install and activate AIOSEO plugin.
2. Navigate to All in One SEO > General Settings.
3. Click on the Webmaster Tools tab.
4. Paste the HTML tag into the Pinterest field and save changes.

After adding the verification html, headback to Pinterest and click “Verify” to complete the verification.

Pinterest claim to verify your site within 24-72 hours. It took me only an hour although. Once verified you’ll be set to put your pins into your content!

Keep an eye on your inbox, they’ll email you once your site is verified.

Pinterest offers several ways to embed content on your WordPress site, such as individual pins, boards, or profiles. This can be done using the Pinterest block in the WordPress editor or through a plugin like Tasty Pins. Do you want to learn the best way to optimize Pinterest pins to get the most of it, make sure you read our next blog.

Conclusion

Connecting Pinterest to your WordPress site can significantly boost your content’s visibility and engagement. By following the steps outlined in this guide and implementing the additional tips, you’ll be well on your way to leveraging Pinterest’s full potential.