Pinterest Best Practices FAQ

This FAQ will help clarify best practices while using Tailwind around Pinning frequency and Pinning fresh Pins vs duplicate Pins

Written by Kevin Lorenz
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What does it mean to post Duplicate Pins on Pinterest? What does Pinterest consider Fresh Pins?

Pinning more fresh content to Pinterest is the most effective way to grow your Pinterest account’s reach!

Written by Kevin Lorenz
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How Tailwind’s SmartGuide and Spam SafeGuard features help optimize your Pinterest account

Spam SafeGuard helps you implement best practices to avoid unnecessary risk to your Pinterest account and maximize your distribution.

Written by Kevin Lorenz
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How do I schedule Pins to Pinterest?

Get started using Tailwind to schedule Pins like a Pro with our video guide.

Written by Sarah Grove
Updated over a week ago

How do I add Boards to a Draft Pin?

Every Pin needs one or more Boards to post. Here's how to add quickly add Boards to your Draft Pins.

Written by Mo Mason
Updated over a week ago

How do I add multiple Boards at once to a draft Pin?

Save time by creating groups of boards to easily schedule to in just one click!

Written by Kevin Lorenz
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How do I schedule videos to Pinterest?

Put your Boards in motion and start scheduling video Pins to Pinterest!

Written by Sarah Grove
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How do I upload images to create Posts?

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How do I add a Title to a Pin?

Improve your SEO by adding a title to your Pins.

Written by Sarah Grove
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How do I save my changes for Draft Posts?

Written by Mo Mason
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How do I delete one or more Draft Posts?

See how to quickly clean out your drafts page.

Written by Cash Daugherty
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Why do I need a Source URL?

Learn more about setting Source URLs for your Pins.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

Why isn't the Tailwind extension working on my website?

See common reasons why the Tailwind extension might not be working on the images or hidden Pins on your website.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

Why are my Draft Pins missing Source URLs?

Are you experiencing an error with your Source URLs in Draft Pins? Here's what to do.

Written by Sarah Grove
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Why do I have unexpected drafts appearing after posting content to Tribes?

Using the Tailwind Extension to post content to Tribes? Here's why your drafts are still hanging around.

Written by Clay Gill
Updated over a week ago

How do I refresh my boards in Tailwind?

Can't see your new Pinterest Boards in Tailwind? Here's how to update your Boards so you can start scheduling to them right away!

Written by Sarah Grove
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How do I tell the difference between boards with the same name?

Avoid a case of mistaken board identity with this helpful tip

Written by Sarah Grove
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Why is there a clock on the scheduled Pin?

Do you see a little clock in Your Schedule? Don't worry! Learn about custom timeslots here.

Written by Julie Hausen
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Why is there a Lock on my scheduled Pin?

Do you see a lock on your Schedule Pins? Learn about what it means and why to use Locked Pins.

Written by Mo Mason
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Can I schedule Pins using an Interval setting?

Save time and create a consistent flow of content using Tailwind's Interval Pin Scheduling

Written by Kevin Lorenz
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How do I use the Interval Pin Scheduling feature?

Spread out your content in an organic and interesting way using Tailwind's Interval Pin Scheduling feature

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

Why are there grey Pins that I didn't schedule in the "Your Schedule" box?

Have you seen grey thumbnails in your drafts page? Find out what they mean here.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

How do I publish a Pin immediately and not schedule it?

Use the Pin Now button to Pin right away without scheduling.

Written by Sarah Grove
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Can I schedule Rich Pins to Pinterest?

Learn more about Rich Pins and how they work in Tailwind here.

Written by Clay Gill
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How do I know if I've already Pinned a Pin?

Quickly see if you've ever Pinned a Pin. Also see how many times and how recently you've Pinned it.

Written by Sarah Grove
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How do I find my own Pins to Re-Schedule?

Use Tailwind's powerful Pin Inspector to find your best Pins and quickly Re-Schedule them for more visibility.

Written by Sarah Grove
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Why did my Scheduled Pins Fail to publish?

Had some Failed Pins? Oh no! Read this troubleshooting guide and get to the bottom of the problem.

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How do I edit the description or caption of a Scheduled Post?

Save an interesting caption to your Pin and have it ready for when it's time to post

Written by Julie Hausen
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How do I change the Source URL on a Scheduled Pin?

Here's how to individually change the Source URL of any Pin you have uploaded or scheduled.

Written by Clay Gill
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How do I send a Post back to Drafts?

Not ready to publish a Scheduled Pin? No problem! Easily send it back to Drafts.

Written by Julie Hausen
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How do I Lock or Unlock a scheduled Post?

Use a Lock to keep a Scheduled Post from being moved to another timeslot when shuffling.

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How do I drag a scheduled Post to a new timeslot?

Re-arranging Scheduled Pins in your queue is easy with Drag and Drop!

Written by Sarah Grove
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How do I shuffle or mix-up scheduled Posts?

Are you looking to shake things up a bit? See how to shuffle your Pinterest posting queue in just a few simple steps.

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete one or more Scheduled Post?

Ready to do a little spring cleaning on your posting queue? See how to delete scheduled pins one at a time, or obliterate them all at once.

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

How do I use the Tailwind Extension to schedule Pins to Pinterest?

Pin more often and more quickly! See how to use Tailwind's Publishing extension to schedule and publish content to Pinterest.

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How to Install the Tailwind Extension for Chrome

Missing the little Tailwind button in your Chrome browser? Here's how to add it!

Written by Taylor Hall
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(Chrome) Installing, removal, or troubleshooting Tailwind's Publishing extension

Chrome users: Here's how to install Tailwind's Publishing Extension in a snap!

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How to Install the Tailwind Extension for Safari (Mac OS)

Missing the little Tailwind button in your Safari browser? Here's how to add it!

Written by Taylor Hall
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(Safari) Installing, removal, or troubleshooting Tailwind's Publishing extension

Safari users: Here's how to install Tailwind's Publishing Extension in a snap!

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How to Install the Tailwind Extension for Firefox

Missing the little Tailwind button in your Firefox browser? Here's how to add it!

Written by Taylor Hall
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(Firefox) Installing, removal, or troubleshooting Tailwind's Publishing extension

Firefox users: Here's how to install Tailwind's Publishing Extension in a snap!

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How are Recommended Timeslots created?

Learn more about how your Smart Schedule is made specifically for you and your audience.

Written by Sarah Grove
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What do the different colors mean in my Smart Schedule?

Wondering why some timeslots are different colors than others? Learn what they all mean here!

Written by Taylor Hall
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How do I add or remove timeslots?

Need to adjust your Smart Schedule? Learn all about how to edit and optimize Your Schedule here.

Written by Mo Mason
Updated over a week ago

How do I generate a new timeslot schedule?

Create a brand new Smart Schedule with optimized Timeslots in just a few simple steps.

Written by Sarah Grove
Updated this week

I added new timeslots, but my Pins are not filling them in!

See three ways to quickly fill your empty timeslots with Pins.

Written by Kevin Lorenz
Updated over a week ago

I removed timeslots, but I still have extra Posts scheduled?

Condense your Scheduled Pins to quickly fill gaps in your schedule.

Written by Julie Hausen
Updated over a week ago

How do I change the timezone of my Smart Schedule?

Here's how to quickly set and change the timezone for your Smart Schedule.

Written by Julie Hausen
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How can I find similar Pins to schedule?

Use Find Similar Content to quickly find relevant and good content to Pin.

Written by Sarah Grove
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Where do Suggested Pins come from?

Learn more about how pins are suggested, and how you can apply for Suggested Content as well!

Written by Clay Gill
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How do I apply for Suggested Pins?

Do you have great content that you want more people to see? Learn more about applying your RSS feed enabled website for our Suggested Pins.

Written by Julie Hausen
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The Suggested Pins are not what I Pin about.

Are your Suggested Pins not working out? Let us know! Here's how to help us give you better suggestions.

Written by Clay Gill
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Can I sync my Instagram account to schedule to Pinterest?

Schedule your Instagram posts as Pins easily with Tailwind's Pin From Instagram feature.

Written by Jaren Hommen-Roddy
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How do I schedule Pins to Publish to a Facebook Page?

Save time and get more exposure by using Tailwind to Schedule Pins to a Facebook Page

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

How do I schedule Pins to publish on Twitter?

Sync your Twitter account and quickly send your Pins to Twitter for more visibility

Written by Clay Gill
Updated over a week ago

Why are my Pins not publishing to Facebook or Twitter?

Are your Pins not properly publishing to Facebook or Twitter? Try this troubleshooting guide.

Written by Jaren Hommen-Roddy
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Why is the wrong image being posted to my Facebook Page when crossposting from Pinterest?

Is the wrong image being posted to your Facebook Page when crossposting from Pinterest ? Learn how to fix it here!

Written by Julie Hausen
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How to Upload and Edit Images on Pinterest with Pin Builder

Pinterest's new Pin Builder feature is now live! Check out the step by step instruction here to build your very own pin!

Written by Sarah Grove
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How often should I Pin?

Read more about how to adjust your Pinning schedule to fit your audience.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

Does Tailwind compress my images before they're sent to Pinterest?

Learn more about the image quality of your Pins.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

Why can't I see all the Pins on a Pinterest board?

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

Can Tailwind delete Pins from my Pinterest Profile on my behalf?

Find out more about whether or not you should remove underperforming or out-of-date Pins from your Profile.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

How do I update my Pinterest username in Tailwind?

Here's how to refresh your Pinterest Username in Tailwind.

Written by Mo Mason
Updated over a week ago

Help! Pinterest has suspended my account as spam!

Was your Pinterest profile recently suspended by Pinterest? Find out more information on what to do here.

Written by Taylor Hall
Updated over a week ago

Pinterest Site Verification: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Check out our detailed guide on how to verify your site on Pinterest.

Written by Melissa Megginson
Updated over a week ago

How can I track my traffic from Pinterest?

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

How do I change my website being tracked in Tailwind?

Update your website address within Tailwind in a few simple steps.

Written by Mo Mason
Updated over a week ago

How do I sync Google Analytics?

Get more metrics and data by syncing your Google Analytics with Tailwind.

Written by Kensen John
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How do I see how my Pinterest is performing over time?

Track your Pinterest Performance using Tailwind's Insights

Written by Cash Daugherty
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How do I find my best or worst performing Pinterest Boards?

Use Tailwind's Board Insights report to easily see which boards are working best for your brand.

Written by Sarah Grove
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What Does Virality Score, Engagement Score, and Engagement Rate Mean?

Learn more about how Tailwind calculates these metrics to measure your Pinterest performance.

Written by Julie Hausen
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How do I reconnect my Pinterest account?

Problems with your Pinterest account in Tailwind? It might be time to reconnect. See how you can do it here.

Written by Cash Daugherty
Updated over a week ago

How do I change my Pinterest username?

Written by Julie Hausen
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Can Tailwind track my Etsy Shop analytics?

Learn more about Etsy Shops claimed on Pinterest!

Written by Julie Hausen
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How do I claim my Etsy Shop on Pinterest?

Would you like to track your Etsy Shop analytics on Pinterest? Learn how to claim your Etsy Shop without having to edit any HTML!

Written by Julie Hausen
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