How I’m Using Pinterest to Grow My Affiliate Income (and How You Can Too)

Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor

— 2 min read

When I first started looking for ways to earn extra income from home, I kept hearing about affiliate marketing—but I wasn’t sure where to start. I didn’t have a big audience, I wasn’t a tech expert, and honestly, I didn’t want to spend hours glued to social media.

That’s when I discovered the magic of Pinterest—and it quickly became my favorite tool for affiliate marketing.

Why Pinterest Is Perfect for Affiliate Marketing

Unlike platforms like Instagram or Facebook, Pinterest is actually a visual search engine. People go there to find ideas, inspiration, and solutions to their problems. That means they’re already in a mindset to discover and click. And if your pin leads them to something helpful—like a blog post, product, or course—you have a real opportunity to earn affiliate commissions.

Some things I love about Pinterest:

  • Your content lives longer—pins can bring traffic for months (or years!)
  • You don’t need a huge following to get results
  • It’s a great fit for niches like wellness, weight loss, clean living, and working from home (which is what Whole You Living is all about!)

But here’s the truth: even though Pinterest is powerful, it’s not always simple—especially if you’re new to the platform.

The Game-Changer: The 2025 Pinterest Marketing Playbook by Kim Ward

To learn how to use Pinterest effectively, I turned to a resource that so many affiliate marketers swear by:
📌 The 2025 Pinterest Marketing Playbook by Kim Ward.

This playbook broke things down in a way that was easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to apply. It taught me:

  • The Pinterest basics most people overlook
  • How to design pins that actually get clicked
  • The right way to use Pinterest SEO and keywords
  • Advanced growth hacks that boost visibility without burnout

Thanks to this guide, I now have a Pinterest strategy I can follow—without guessing or wasting time on trial and error.

How I’m Using It Today

I’m using Pinterest to drive traffic to blog posts, share affiliate products I love, and grow my email list. I’m still in the early stages, but I’m already seeing more clicks, more engagement, and yes—affiliate income.

Pinterest works in the background while I focus on other things, like creating content and living a life that reflects the whole you—healthy, purpose-filled, and financially empowered.

Want to Start Using Pinterest as an Affiliate?

If you’re just starting your affiliate marketing journey—or if you’ve tried Pinterest before and felt lost—I highly recommend checking out Kim Ward’s Pinterest Marketing Playbook.

It’s not just about making pins. It’s about learning how to create a business that fits your life and supports your goals.

Because let’s face it: you don’t just want to lose weight or live clean.
You want freedom. Flexibility. And a way to share what you love while getting paid for it.

Pinterest can help you do that.
And this playbook will show you how.

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