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  • biznardi May 9, 2012 @ 12:55 am | delete
    I still have not gotten around to joining Pinterest. Maybe soon...
  • marsha32 May 6, 2012 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    I love pinterest! I don't get the whole thing between pinterest and amazon---but easy to fix, don't use amazon in your intro. Still beyond me why amazon is arguing though since a pin would possibly mean more sales for them. Above my head! I had no choice on one lens so far but to put an amazon picture in the intro and in that case I highlighted a note in the intro asking that it not be pinned.
  • awakeningwellness Mar 4, 2012 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Yet another thing I would like to check into but can't find the time for...maybe someday. :)
  • GonnaFly Mar 1, 2012 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Another thing to add to my list of things to do :-)
  • esvoytko Feb 24, 2012 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Oh my goodness, I love the photo of the antique tins.
  • Mia-Mia Feb 20, 2012 @ 11:11 am | delete
    Thanks for this great info. I've been telling myself I should check out Pinterest, but just haven't gotten around to it... Gotta put that on my "to do" list. Nice lens. Liked.
  • MonikaWeise Feb 19, 2012 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Thanks for explaining the process!
  • CruiseReady Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    I am trying to make more time for pinterest, and hope to get a little enjoyment out of it
  • girlfriendfactory Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    These look like terrific, concise instructions! I will try to follow them once I get a chance (pending invite according to the nice email I received from them). In the mean time, this terrific lens is certainly worthy of a Flyby Winging which can be found among the other blessed lenses for today at Have Wings Will Bless! They may call me an aimless wanderer, but not all who wander are aimless and I'm glad my aim was good when I wandered upon this. ~Ren
  • MaxReily Feb 14, 2012 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for this information. I am planning to give Pinterest a try.
  • wheresthekarma Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    This is my project for tomorrow. I just got an invite from pinterest! Good timing finding this lens! Thank you!
  • Brookelorren Feb 14, 2012 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Great lens. I pinned it :-) as one of my favorites.
  • Joie Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Very interesting. If I decide to use Pinterest, I'll be back for a refresher course. :)
  • spiritualquestjourneys Feb 14, 2012 @ 3:13 am | delete
    Thank you for this great lens. I will come back and go through it step by step :-)
  • Rob3 Feb 13, 2012 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Interesing lens. I had no idea what Pinterest was all about, thank you.
  • AlishaV Feb 10, 2012 @ 2:15 am | delete
    Pinterest is so much easier than I thought it would be at first sight. I didn't know anyone with invitations when I first started, so I just requested one directly from the site and was pinning things within moments after being allowed to join. It's lots of fun and I'm finding things I've never seen before.
  • Centavo Feb 9, 2012 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Thanks for all this great info. I was curious about what Pinterest was and your lens has really helped me. I am wondering if you would have the time to invite me to Pinterest? Thanks again for your help, it is greatly appreciated. Wishing you a great day!
  • otherlleft Feb 7, 2012 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Thanks for a very helpful primer!
  • blackspanielgallery Feb 7, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    It really works. I have been there following others.
  • BuildABetterMouseTrip Feb 7, 2012 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Thank you for putting together this great lens about pinterest. I'm brand new to pinterest and am still figuring it out so I really appreciate your insights. Thank you also for providing a place to post my Pinterest profile link.
  • oakstreet Feb 6, 2012 @ 3:13 am | delete
    Great resource and very useful len for pinterest. Great len and a "like" from me.
  • YayasHome Feb 6, 2012 @ 12:53 am | delete
    I've been studying the information about Pinterest on this page. I really appreciate the way you explained how to best benefit by using the Pinterest site. I always enjoy reading your pages. I learn something new each time I read something you've written. Thank you so much.
  • ohcaroline Feb 5, 2012 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    I must be the most backward Squidoo-er...I just don't get it. Even after reading this lens. :(
  • goo2eyes Feb 2, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
    you are really serving the squidoo community with your tips. after this lens, i will go to my pinterest invitation and do something to improve my lens traffic. *blessings*
  • MiddleSister Feb 1, 2012 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Virginia, here you go again, encouraging people. You just can't help it! I love it. Thanks.
  • alpacafarm Feb 1, 2012 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    May I have an invite to Pinterest? Thanks so much for your consideration! Scott
  • jeremykim2011 Feb 1, 2012 @ 7:44 am | delete
    Dropping by once again to thank you for encouraging me, through your lens, to use Pinterest. As you said, getting an invitation would take a few days. I waited for my invitation. It was worth the wait. It just arrived about 20 minutes ago. I then immediately created an account, then started pinning! I instantly see its potential. I love it! Thanks again.
  • SandraGahlinger Feb 1, 2012 @ 7:05 am | delete
    Great lens!

    I'm curious has anyone else had a problem with *porn* on Pinterest. I had just signed up and certainly didn't (nor would I) have that kind of content on my boards. I can't figure out how it got there. What was worse, I couldn't figure out how to remove it. Pinterest doesn't make "unfollowing" obvious. Once I learned how to unfollow, I tried to remove the offensive board (which would show up as my opening page!). I contacted Pinterest for help but never heard back. So, I canceled my account. (The page was super offensive, and I didn't want to risk exposing others to it.)

    I was bummed. It looked like fun.
  • vallain Feb 1, 2012 @ 9:16 am | delete
    That is distressing, Sandra. I've not seen any of that. I've seen some risque things, but unfollowed the pinners who had content I did not care for. I wonder if the site was attacked by a hacker. I'll go check my boards for any mysterious, offensive content that I did not pin there.
    You might try signing up again, and be very careful what boards you choose to follow. Don't follow a pinner, just specific boards whose content you like.
  • CarlittoDunaway Feb 1, 2012 @ 5:14 am | delete
    I just recently joined the Pinterest. Will read your tips later today.
  • bygproductions Feb 1, 2012 @ 3:00 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips. Reading this lens gave me another idea for the site. I miss being able to favorite a lens so now I can do it on Pinterest so I can find the lenses I want to come back to like this one.
  • YayasHome Feb 6, 2012 @ 12:59 am | delete
    Thank you. What a great idea! Hope you don't mind that I intend to borrow your idea an' do the same. In fact, I plan to also share this idea with other lens masters. Thanks again. I'm even more hyped about Pinterest, now that you shared this great new use. Super Kudos!
  • daveframer Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for the info, I think I would like to give it a try, would you give me an invite.
  • intermarks Jan 31, 2012 @ 5:10 am | delete
    Very interesting lens, will find a way to start with Pinterest. Would you invite me to join Pinterest?
  • TrevorLedford Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    wonderful tips. thanx.
  • entertainmenteveryday Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Just starting on Pinterest. Thanks for your tips!
  • skiesgreen Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    You have certainly enlightened us about this great site, Virginia. Blessed and featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012 and also on Squidoo LOTD Lenses 2. Hugs
  • gonzalezdenise Jan 30, 2012 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Great lens.
  • Maritimer Jan 30, 2012 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    Hi would anyone like to invite me:-) Very informative lens. Thank You
  • Steve_Kaye Jan 30, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    I signed up yesterday. I'm glad to have another way to link to my lenses as well as to promote great ideas.
  • Soulshine_Expressions Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Helpful and informative lens! Great read! :)
  • Pangionedevelopers Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:15 am | delete
    great info here .....ill be digging in deeper
    thanks
    David P
  • Filmaker Jan 30, 2012 @ 9:26 am | delete
    I enjoyed watching this lens
  • Ladymermaid Jan 29, 2012 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    I am slowly getting my boards built up at pinterest. I was really surprised how many people I knew were already there before me.
  • SammySpam Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:42 am | delete
    Great lens.
  • Happiegrrrl Jan 28, 2012 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Thanks for the lens and suggestions. I'm pretty new to Pinterest, but am enjoying it! I just realized, though, that I need to update some of my Squidoo lenses to include my Pinterest page!
  • sse-im Jan 28, 2012 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    So... would somebody invite me?
  • sukkran Jan 28, 2012 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    thanks for some useful tips.
  • EdwardJames81 Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Excellent info here - and now I am on Pinterest I can make full use of this lens. Thanks!!!
  • ajgodinho Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:43 am | delete
    I just signed up on Pinterest a few days ago, but haven't had a chance to review the platform and more importantly read the TOS which I think is the most important thing given that it is to do with using pictures. One thing that I noticed is that I couldn't see a copyright license (for example, like flickr has). At first glance, it looks like a great site, if used properly. Learned a few things from reading this useful lens. Thanks...blessed! :)
  • manlalakbay Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:37 am | delete
    After I read this lens featuring how to use pinterest, now I'm knowledgeable and know how to take use of it. Thanks for sharing this useful lens to us. :)
  • Rebeljohn Jan 28, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Very nice info thank you
  • favored1 Jan 28, 2012 @ 8:01 am | delete
    This is all confusing still. Just one more thing to learn I guess.
  • akarki Jan 28, 2012 @ 4:23 am | delete
    seems very useful, i did request invite right now, but is scary a bit, to learn new tricks, new activity, omg, here on the squidoo you never stop learning...thanks.
  • marciag Jan 28, 2012 @ 2:39 am | delete
    Awesome lens. Just timely with this new Pinterest craze. I've also joined and waiting for an invite from them, hope I get it soon. In the meantime, kind blessings :)
  • ginaslp123 Jan 27, 2012 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips! Going to Pinterest now.
  • raincoats Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    I love pinterest! It's so addicting~!
  • gonzalezdenise Jan 27, 2012 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Thanks nice article.
  • PatriceBeaulieu Jan 27, 2012 @ 11:11 am | delete
    I can't wait to give Pinterest a try. I bookmarked your lens, thanks for the info!
  • videkpridek Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Gonna try, as soon as i get an invite
  • OzGirl Jan 26, 2012 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    Pinterest can become even more addicting when you start getting lots of emails from people who are liking, or repinning, what you've pinned!!
  • thrivingmom Jan 26, 2012 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this info. I was confused about pinterest, but this lens was extremely thorough.
  • DianaWalker Jan 26, 2012 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    I just started using Pinterest this week, and am getting addicted! I love photos, so it is great to immediately see so many photos of things people love and want to share! Thank you for this outline here, which gives me a better understanding of Pinterest and also how it can connect with my (neglected) Squidoo lenses! Thank you! Diana
  • freepsptheme Jan 26, 2012 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Great tips. Congrats on your LOTD!
  • Spook Jan 26, 2012 @ 6:56 am | delete
    Great lens and I knew it would be when I saw it was you. Haven't enough, if any, experience of it to suggest anything.
  • whitemoss Jan 26, 2012 @ 4:19 am | delete
    I've had my invite sitting around for a couple of weeks now- I'm now going to activate it and jump in. Great lens, thanks
  • Jolyne Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:45 am | delete
    would anyone be willing to send me an invite?
    I would really appreciate it :)
    au_naturel@hotmail.com
  • DianaWalker Jan 26, 2012 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Hi Jolyne - I sent you an invitation (not sure if someone else already sent you one or not) Enjoy! Diana
  • Pukeko Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:23 am | delete
    I also love Pinterest :)
  • eblack88 Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:21 am | delete
    I'm going to have to check it out!
  • BarbRad Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:01 am | delete
    I sometimes use it for ideas. Some of these ideas turn into blogs or other writing. I also use it to try and stir up some traffic. I try to upload some original, non-commercial photos, as well, to add value.
  • Khaleeka Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    An awesome lens! I've been waiting for an invite from them...hopefully that will come soon... In the mean time, I shall sprinkle this lens with angel dust..
  • MoonMaa Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great information about Pinterest. I'm going to check it out!
  • vh_creativephoto Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Enjoyed this lens! As a Pinterest lover, these ideas for using it with lenses are great!
  • kmcvay Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    Nice lens - really helpful! Blessed.
  • rauspitz Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    This is an extremely helpful lens. I just started using Pinterest about a week ago and this lens definitely cuts my learning curve. Thank you!
  • Blessedmombygrace Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Love pinterest!
  • RinchenChodron Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    Still can't figure out how to bookmark the pin button? Anyway I'm giving it the old college try. Thanks for this info.
  • Graceonline Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    Thank you for the video. It explained what Pinterest is (I had not heard of it before today) and helped me understand how it might be useful. Well done lens. Blessed.
  • justforcats Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    Still waiting for an invite, but I'm looking forward to trying it.
  • cleanyoucar Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips, will definitely look into this.
  • faithfuljim Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Seems like it might work--separate "board"s for different topics--sort of like making a lensography except that you can add other people's lenses as well as your own--like listing them in "featured lenses." I'd like to give it a try if someone would invite me, though I wouldn't spend a whole lot of time on it, as some people seem to do according to other posts. I'd just like to make a few good boards and fill them with lenses.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    Thank you for teaching me how to add an RSS feed to my Squidoo Lenses as well as how to add a Pinterest button:)

    Great lens! Congratulations on LOTD! Blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • guardianstar77 Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD and the tremendous rise to the top of the Squidoo community! Way to go.
  • aquarian_insight Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Great lens with really useful info. I'm going to look into getting invited. Thank you & congratulations on LoTD.
  • Waxing-Lyrical Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:13 pm | delete
    Great tips for using Pinterest effectively. Congrats on LOTD!
  • genglo Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Congrats on LotD!
  • canoz Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    Very interesting and somewhat topical it seems. I think I'll give it a miss for now... too much else to think about. Thanks for explaining it all though. e
  • lasertek Jan 25, 2012 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    This has been very helpful.
  • nightbear Jan 25, 2012 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    Very nice explanations and how to. Great tip on highlighting text with your pin. Made it even easier. Congrats on LOTD. Very helpful. Blessed
  • espada2005 Jan 25, 2012 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    It is very interesting article, maybe empzomos to take social networking utility more like work than leisure
  • HappySnappy Jan 25, 2012 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Love you lens! And congratz on LOTD! :)
  • termit_bronx Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! These Pinterest tips will be great for me, because I created an account and I don't know how to work with it :)
  • 2muchtrash Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    I would like to check Pinterest out but all attempts to get Pinterest to provide me with an invite have met with complete communication silence...lol. Thank you for providing so much information about Pinterest and how it can help our Squidoo lenses. I have a far better understanding of its purpose now.
  • flinnie Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Hi thanks for this lens on pinterest .I have read a few comment about it but was not sure how to use it or what it was all about.Congrats on LOTD.
  • heehaw Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    looking forward to try it someday. thanks for the info
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 25, 2012 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • lilymom24 Jan 25, 2012 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    I have thought about Pinterest but I just don't have the time right now. Nice informational lens. Congratulations on LOTD =)
  • poddys Jan 25, 2012 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Useful information on Pinterest. I personally really love it, it's simple to use and the pins are very effectively displayed. As to the legality of using images, since they are thumbnails only, it's probably ok. Excellent information, blessed.
  • janices7 Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your insights and tips. Great topic!
  • DebMartin Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Thank you. Now I get it!
  • KarenKay Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Thank you Vallain! I have been curious how other Squidooers were using Pinterest. I've just got one "lens" board at the moment. I really don't want to be too spammy with it. I think so far the integrity of the site as an "idea" sharing site is right on. I hope we can keep it that way!
  • dellgirl Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    This is a really great lens, it’s very helpful! I learned a lot, especially in the duel/comments section.

    Thank you for sharing.
  • ZodiacImmortal Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    not sure if I posted it already but I added this to my Favorite lenses lens (online & squidoo sections
  • Jennifer_Glennon Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Interesting lens, I have been wanting to look into getting started on this site.
  • stargazer00 Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD and thanks for this very helpful lens educating us on how to use Pinterest.
  • BunnyFabulous Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! I've been using it for awhile and really enjoy being able to keep all the stuff that I like online on one page, especially recipes. It's fun to find what recipes my friends make a lot too. Thanks for all the examples.
  • workingmomwm Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. Congrats on LotD. I haven't done the Pinterest thing yet. I just don't quite get it! Still, your lens has made me reconsider. I can always use more traffic! You might see me on there sometime soon. :-)
  • emmalarkins Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Great guide, thanks for the info!
  • MysticTurtle Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • athomemomblog Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Love this lens.
  • John_Michael Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    thanks for giving more info on this... it cleared the fog a bit
  • fullofshoes Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    Lots of good info here. I'm still trying to understand how to use Pinterest so this is VERY helpful, thank you.
  • EditionH Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:53 am | delete
    I regret that Squidoo has added the pinmarklet to lenses with disregard to the copyright issues that come with the use pf Pinterest. I kindly ask not to pin any of my images and lenses. Please respect my copright as visual artist and author. Thank you.
  • mamabush Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:49 am | delete
    I've enjoyed using Pinterest for awhile now. I figured out about 4 months ago that I could pin my lenses, but that's just one of the things I use it for. Fun! ;)
  • hirephp Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Nice Lens and congratulation for the lens of the day
  • LiteraryMind Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Some very useful information. Thank you.
  • Susan52 Jan 25, 2012 @ 11:17 am | delete
    Pinterest is about the easiest thing I've ever used online, especially with the Pin It bookmark on my browser toolbar and now with the link on our lenses. I love quick and easy! Beware, though. It's a totally addictive place to browse, too, especially if you like pretty pictures! Congratulations on your Lens of the Day!
  • d-artist Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! My daughter hooked me up last year and it made it easier for me to buy her a Xmas gift. I did learn something from your lens about pinterest.
  • LauraSchofield Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Fantastic lens on a subject with plenty of possibilities for us squids..
  • megabu717 Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Congrats on LOD! I have just recently sign up to Pinterest but didnt publish yet there. Your lens is great and just on time for me. Thank you. Have a nice day.
  • Upon-Request Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:56 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! See ya on Pinterest ...
  • sandyspider Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Wonderfully explained. Blessed! Please add this to my New Year 2012 Blessings and Zazzle lens.
  • GoAceNate Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:46 am | delete
    Hey I signed up last week to get ok'ed for my Pinterest account. How long does it generally take to opted in? Anyone know?
  • Cercis Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:44 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Very well done and informative lens. Thanks!
  • Frischy Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day! I love your pins!
  • tonyb65 Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Great lens on an interesting topic
  • dustytoes Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Thank you for writing this helpful Pinterest page and for including suggestions from others who use the site.
  • LDWorld Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Thanks for the explanation, and congrats on LOTD!!
  • jenms Jan 25, 2012 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! I just started using Pinterest when the link appeared on Squidoo not long ago!
  • bjslapidary Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Great lens. Needed this to help convince myself that it is a good thing. Thanks. Congs on the LOTD.
  • JZinoBodyArt Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • Debs Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:45 am | delete
    congratulations on LOTD - have just joined pinterest so this is a really timely tutorial lens for me!
  • gottaloveit Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:44 am | delete
    Very good choice for LOTD. Great job.
  • kaazoom Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:44 am | delete
    I had never heard of Pinterest before. Thank you for some great tips. Now all I need is to find someone to invite me to join!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Appreciate these tips. I haven't really gotten started yet with Pinterest. I'll apply some of these ideas and see where it leads. Congrats on LotD!
  • collettehrock Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:35 am | delete
    I think this lens is a great help for anyone that has been thinking of joining but hasn't got around to it. I think it is great, it is a little bit like Flickr where you can copy the HTML code or share it straight to your blog.
  • Mickie_G Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:35 am | delete
    I love these Pinterest tips. Learned some things about this social bulletin board that I did not know. Excellent article, as usual. (Thanks for the link to my own Pinterest lens, too.)
  • mbgphoto Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Thank you for this very interesting lens. I learned a lot! Blessed
  • Ruthi Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:28 am | delete
    You've given a great explanation of Pinterest and how to utilize it best. Congratulations on Squidoo Lens Of The Day!
  • River_Rose Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:22 am | delete
    Nice lens. Not sure it will help my squidoo lens and I don't want to waste my time trying something just for fun right now.
  • Brite-Ideas Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Very good lens, and pretty much everything you mentioned was how I see pinterest (in terms of trend ideas, sharing etc)
  • Janiece Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:05 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD!!
  • JoshK47 Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Congrats on LotD! Great stuff here - I'm definitely going to look into Pinterest. Blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • blackspanielgallery Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:32 am | delete
    Nice lens.
  • desertdarlene Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:28 am | delete
    I just asked for an invite, but still haven't figured out the site, yet.
  • gyo_art_fashion Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:28 am | delete
    How very interesting! It's the first I've heard of this... I'm basically new to all of this, even squidoo... so articles like this are a boon for novices like me! I especially loved the way you've written and composed the whole piece!!

    Do check out my lens and share your thoughts!!... Thanks!
  • jptanabe Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:23 am | delete
    Congrats on this well deserved LotD! I just found some new tips on how to use Pinterest by rereading this lens, thanks!
  • SquidooMBA Jan 25, 2012 @ 8:14 am | delete
    My wife has been using Pinterest for about a year and has been getting quite a bit of traffic for our lenses from it. Great lens! Thanks for spreading the word and congrats on being Lens of the Day...
  • WhiteSockGirl Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Fabulous lens! Congrats on being LOTD.

    Now, if someone would be so kind to send me an invite to Pinterest...
  • mauros34 Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:11 am | delete
    i think its a good addition to building a fan base, the problem is i cant get an invite :)
  • GabStar Jan 25, 2012 @ 7:06 am | delete
    Great lens, thanks for your help. I've been really lost on Pintrest.
  • tagsforkids Jan 25, 2012 @ 6:55 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD, and thanks for the info. I'm still trying to find my way around Pinterest.
  • seosmm Jan 25, 2012 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Looks like a great site. So many sites, so little time. ;) Can't wait to get an invite to try it out. Very nice lens. Congrats on the LOTD!
  • edecas Jan 25, 2012 @ 5:01 am | delete
    I went and poked around on the site - looks like a lot of fun. In this lens it recommends getting invited by a current user in order to get quicker access. So - would any current user be willing to invite me?
    Thx either way
  • GrammaLinda Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:44 am | delete
    Thank you for this valuable information!
  • astlecruise Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:21 am | delete
    congragulation
  • Zut_Moon Jan 25, 2012 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Holy Smokes ... Lens of the Day ... WOW ... bet you play a mean game of golf too .... !!!
  • Rewards4life Jan 25, 2012 @ 3:55 am | delete
    I love Pinterest! It brings masses of traffic to my lenses, which I'm really pleased about. Congratulations on you LOTD!
  • Nimsrules Jan 25, 2012 @ 3:21 am | delete
    I'll be happy if I get an invite at least. Pinterest sounds interesting.
  • PaulDuxbury Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:39 am | delete
    Congratulations on a well deserved LOTD
  • crystalwriter Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:28 am | delete
    I'm a total newbie on Pinterest (2 days) & have yet to build my first lens on Squidoo, so the info you've given here is perfect for me. I pinned this to my Fave Squidoo Lenses board and will be back to visit your other teaching lenses as I have time. My favorite tip from this page is the note about the first couple lines on your lens being used for search engines and being able to see how relevant the words are when you pin a lens. Oh, and congratulation on your LOTD.
  • grannysage Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:21 am | delete
    Like the true librarian you are, you are always providing us with important information and resources. I shall try to stick more, I mean pin more, in the future.
  • mogulmedia Jan 25, 2012 @ 2:16 am | delete
    Errr... Anyone fancy inviting me to join please? ;)
  • WindyWinters Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:55 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! Guess I need to start using my Pinterest account, too and figure out what to add. I think I would use it more for fun than anything. :)
  • miaponzo Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:18 am | delete
    Thanks for introducing this! Blessed!
  • Showpup Jan 25, 2012 @ 1:13 am | delete
    Love the lens. Congrats on the LOTD! This was really helpful. Thanks!
  • dogface Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Okay, you convinced me to try out Pinterest!
  • OhMe Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Congratulations on your well deserved LOTD!
  • KarenTBTEN Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:30 am | delete
    This is an excellent resource. You're reminding me of something: Once in a while (like sometimes when I'm procrastinating) I go on a major "shopping trip" through Flickr Creative Commons and save links to many many things that would fit either on lenses I currently have or ones I am considering. Some things are too good to pass up even if I'm not sure what I am going to do with them. So them I end up with a really long email to myself full of links to pictures of vegan food, shabby chic decor, dollhouse accessories made of recycled items... etc. With a couple words here and there to try and identify them.Yes, it would be so nice to put this stuff on a visual bulletin board, and, yes, pin a few lenses while I was at.

    But there's a lot of things I would be considered about pinning... things that weren't creative commons. I gather that Pinterest is providing embed code and that people are concerned others might see it as an invitation to post the pictures beyond Pinterest... on blogs or such... that artists and photographers could be harmed. I am wondering what your thoughts are on that.
  • scarlettohairy Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:28 am | delete
    Nice job with explaining Pinterest. I can see why it got LOTD!
  • curious0927 Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:25 am | delete
    I cannot wait to start Pinterest. This lens is absolutely inspiring, exciting, with perfect instructions. thank you!
  • AkitaJitsu Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Great resource! I need to actually use my Pinterest account I guess!
  • Comfortdoc Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:08 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD.
  • Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Jan 23, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    My mother LOVES this site. I am almost afraid to check it out more frequently because I know that I will get sucked in :) I did not think that the site would be useful in my lensmaking, so thank you for pointing that out. Hopefully it will lead to some new ideas for my lenses, as long as I don't spend all day on the site.

    Li Li
  • josephpowell519 Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Excellent lens, really worth the read. I've not heard of pinterest before but it sounds good. Would you be able to give me an invite to it? I've given this page a like.
  • kathysart Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Nice lens. Very helpful since I only just figured out what it was even... so thanks! Blessed.
  • bossypants Jan 21, 2012 @ 11:05 am | delete
    Leave it to you, Virginia, to offer a lens to help us with Pinterest! Thank you!
  • crosscreations Jan 19, 2012 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Virginia, a Pinterest question... I notice there's an option for leaving a board open to others so that groups of people can post to the same board. I wonder if anyone is using that and if so, what kinds of ways would people use that for?
  • veryirie Jan 19, 2012 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    I'm enjoying Pinterest so far.
  • ubaldoherbert Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:25 am | delete
    I want to know more about pinterest
  • vallain Jan 18, 2012 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Take a look at the 2 Squidoo lenses on Pinterest that I included above. I suggest going to Pinterest and playing around a bit with it. Then you will have more specific questions and I'll try to answer those.
  • PoeticChristian Jan 17, 2012 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Thanks for the information. God Bless
  • lestroischenes Jan 17, 2012 @ 7:29 am | delete
    Managed to delete!
  • lestroischenes Jan 17, 2012 @ 6:25 am | delete
    This is definately a lens that needed writing. I still haven't managed to delete a pin yet, will set up a test board and give it a go. My biggest worry is that if I pin a lens where I've used someone elses image in the intro, (flickr, wikimedia, Amazon etc) and credited it on the lens, when I pin it onto Pinterest I can't credit. What's your thoughts? (Could you answer on our fb page, please, Virginia, if you have any ideas? Many thanks.)
  • vallain Jan 18, 2012 @ 11:54 am | delete
    To delete a pin, click on EDIT, then choose DELETE.
  • Pinkchic18 Jan 16, 2012 @ 11:43 am | delete
    I love pinterest, and I agree - it definitely drives traffic! :)
  • BarbRad Jan 15, 2012 @ 1:57 am | delete
    I enjoy it, but have to discipline myself not to spend too much time there. I need to be more conscientious in using it for promotion now that my boards have some content.
  • DesignedbyLisa Jan 15, 2012 @ 12:52 am | delete
    I haven't shared my lenses - I worried about the "self promotion" warning.
  • jseven Jan 14, 2012 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    Great lens, one thing I have not seen mentioned is that Pinterest pictures are not to be used for commercial use.
  • vallain Jan 16, 2012 @ 12:16 am | delete
    Very good point and I need to add that above.
  • jmsp206 Jan 14, 2012 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    I think Pinterest will bring more traffic to peoples lenses.
  • poutine Jan 14, 2012 @ 9:38 am | delete
    I love my Pinterest and used it several times daily.
    It brings me traffic to my Squidoo lenses.
  • FlaminCatDesigns Jan 14, 2012 @ 8:16 am | delete
    One thing that I do is when I find something that I like the photo of, I be sure to click the link to find the original post. Once in a while I can't get to the original post that the photo came from. So in that case, I don't repin it. There is no sense in repinning a recipe or craft I want to try and then can't find it.
  • crosscreations Jan 14, 2012 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Great idea to post these Pinterest tips for Squidoo. Does anyone know why it is that sometimes images arrive into a personal board saying 'picture of a pin' rather than the image itself?
  • vallain Jan 19, 2012 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    My guess on the "picture of a pin" words instead of the picture is the picture is big and Pinterest or my computer are having a hard time bringing all of them up at once.
  • Zut_Moon Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Thank you for this lens. You are one pretty
    smart cookie ,.... that's why I figure you must be Canadian .... duh ....
  • vallain Jan 16, 2012 @ 12:17 am | delete
    My husband's parents were from Canada, but that's as close as I get to being Canadian. They grow them smart in Kansas too...
  • wordstock Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:31 am | delete
    I have been found by incredible people who share incredible things. I have found even more and if I weren't trying to get something done on Squidoo, I would spend all day there. It is so much fun. Thanks Virginia for putting this together for the rest of us.
  • Comfortdoc Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:07 am | delete
    Virginia. Thanks for putting this together. I am hoping once the semester slows down a bit, I'll be able to find some time to figure out Pinterest. Looks like a fun resource for visual people.
  • GramaBarb Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:07 am | delete
    I just pinned this lens into my Good Advice Board on Pinterest.
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:58 pm | delete
    Good info here!

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