Are You on The Pinterest Bandwagon?

By
Andrew Bates
– February 23, 2012Posted in: Social and SEO

I’m catching a bit of flack for not being excited about Pinterest, but I did make a profile. My biggest issue is not with the site itself, but rather the fact that people are comparing it to Facebook and Twitter. Even if it is the next big thing, it is way too soon to put it on that level. It could have staying power, but everyone in the social media industry said the same thing about Quora too.

Pinterest

Right now I’m building an archive of infographics on Pinterest to try it out. The SEO and social media communities are excited about the marketing and link building potential, but now we are learning that most Pinterest links are no follow diminishing the SEO value. This is the major reason I’m giving it a shot, but so far all I’ve seen are recipes and home decoration ideas…

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Andrew Bates

Interactive Digital Marketing Consultant at Contractor
I thrive on creating strategies that drive measurable and reoccurring revenue through integrated digital marketing services. This includes creating and evolving offerings, managing the delivery as well as working with other internal groups to provide integrated digital marketing solutions for B2B, B2C and non-profit organizations. I also love working with clients as well as supporting sales efforts to help close new business with key accounts. In the last two years I signed, created strategies and managed the execution of large social media programs for DuPont, the American Cancer Society, Rosetta Stone, HP and many others.