An introduction to Pinterest, the latest social networking 'sensation'.

1. What is it and why should you care?

2. According to Mashable’s founder Pete Cashmore,
“Pinterest is the breakout social network of 2012.”

3. But Pinterest has been around for two
years so why now?

4. Because it’s
growing like
crazy!

5. And it’s referring more
visitors to other sites
than Google +, YouTube
and LinkedIn combined.

6. But if you’re a women, aged between 25 and
44, and living in California, you probably got
there before the rest of us.
(According to Hitwise)

7. So what is Pinterest?
Let’s go straight to the source…

9. So what do you do?

10. You add Pins.
A Pin saves an image or a video and allows you to
share it via a Board.

12. You add Pins to Boards.

13. This is one of my Boards.

14. You follow other Users and Boards.
You can like, share (Repin) and comment on Pins.

15. And you can add Pinterest to your Facebook Timeline,
Tweet your Pins and embed them in your blog or website.

16. So why does Pinterest work?

17. It’s simple
It’s fun
It’s addictive

18. With a beautiful interface.

19. An iPhone app so you can add your own photos.

20. And there’s talk of an iPad app on the way.

21. Pinterest is full of genuine people sharing
their passions and interests.

22. It has built a friendly community that
cares about etiquette.

24. And it’s not overrun by brands or
shameless self-promoters.

25. YET

26. Share with me
@markralphs
pinterest.com/markralphs
ralphsmcintosh.com

27. Sources
http://pinterest.com/about/
http://weblogs.hitwise.com/heather-dougherty/2011/12/
pinteresting_trend_in_social_m.html
http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/22/pinterest-40-fold/
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/06/tech/web/pinterest-website-cashmore/index.html
http://blog.pinterest.com/
http://mashable.com/2012/01/09/the-top-brands-on-pinterest/
http://monetate.com/infographic/#axzz1m6Lo89M6