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Heather Farris & Co

A newsletter for content creators and e-commerce shops who are ready to grow their reach through Pinterest. If you're curious how to build a traffic stream outside of hustling on social media, join us! Each week you'll hear the latest YouTube episodes and tips for increasing your impact through your Pinterest strategy.

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Pinterest board covers: Do you still need them in 2025?

Hey Reader, Let’s have an honest chat about something that gets way less attention than it should—Pinterest board covers. If you're thinking, “Do board covers even matter anymore?” you’re not alone. The answer? Not in the way they used to—but yes, they still matter. Here’s why: Visual hierarchy and brand recallPinterest is a visual search engine. That means every element of your profile is working to either build trust or lose it. Custom board covers help your audience understand your content...

Hey Reader, I've been a little MIA save for a few emails I have sent inviting you to things I am participating in. To be honest, this move to the Netherlands has really taken a toll on my mental health not to mention my circadian rhythm. So I have been publishing videos and working BTS on client projects but I haven't told you much about what I have been doing mainly because I knew you wouldn't miss me in your inbox. That's just the honest truth... So here I am I know some experts say to not...

Hey Reader, Let’s talk about something I see all the time: People say they’re “doing Pinterest.”But what they really mean is this: They post blog graphics with the same title and text overlay every time They skip keyword research because “it looks fine” They pin a few things here and there—no board strategy, no rhythm, just vibes But here’s the thing: That’s not a Pinterest strategy. That’s posting and hoping. Real Pinterest strategy looks different. It includes things like: ✅ SEO for...

Reader, In my last email, I mentioned that even great content won’t perform if your Pinterest foundation is cracked. Here’s what that actually looks like: Boards that aren't optimized for search Links that send people back to your Instagram No links at all (because someone on Reddit said it would "reset your algorithm") Sending traffic only to your blog and neglecting your paid offers or lead magnets Copying what your competitors are doing and blending into the “sea of sameness” But here’s...

Reader, Here’s the truth no one likes to hear: Even great content won’t perform if your foundation is off. And that’s exactly why so many creators and sellers are frustrated with Pinterest. They’re pinning consistently. Their graphics look amazing (because they copied what everyone else is doing). They’ve even watched a dozen Pinterest tutorials… But the traffic? The leads? The sales?Still flat. And here’s the kicker—a lot of the time, it’s not necessarily your strategy that’s broken. It’s...

Hi Reader, If you watched my original Pinterest board strategy video—this is your must-see update. Pinterest dropped new guidance on how to actually create standout boards—and it’s more strategic than ever. According to Pinterest, boards are now being treated like mini landing pages. That means: Each board should serve a specific audience segment. They should be organized with intention. And every pin on the board should be relevant to the board’s purpose. Translation? Your boards could be...

Hello Reader, Pinterest just announced a major update: they’re rolling out AI-generated content labels across the platform. This means if you're using AI tools like DALL·E or Midjourney to create Pin images (or even AI-assisted designs in tools like Canva), Pinterest will start labeling those images as AI-generated. Here’s what you need to know: This is part of Pinterest’s effort to build trust and transparency as AI content becomes more common. Pinterest's own AI labeling technology will...

Hey Reader, Is your website truly Pinterest-ready? If not, you could be missing out on evergreen traffic and consistent sales from one of the most powerful visual search engines out there. In todays video, I’m breaking down why Pinterest is not just another social media platform—and how to optimize your blog, shop, or site for long-term success. 📌 Here’s what I cover: ✅ How Pinterest drives 33% more referral traffic to shopping sites than Facebook ✅ Why 96% of searches are unbranded—making it...

Hey Reader, What if I told you there’s a way to schedule your Pinterest pins automatically—for free—without relying on tools like Tailwind or paying for another scheduler? It’s true. If you’ve got an RSS feed (which you definitely do if you blog or sell products), you can connect it directly to Pinterest and automate your pinning workflow in a few simple steps. In this week’s video, I’m breaking down: How to connect your RSS feed to Pinterest The exact tool I use to make this free automation...

Hello Reader, If you've ever found yourself staring at your Pinterest boards, wondering if they’re helping your business... you’re not alone. A lot of business owners waste time creating boards that don’t bring in the right audience and they don't help their Pins to get indexed properly. That’s why I decided to break it down in this weeks video. ✅ How to know exactly which boards to create ✅ How to use Pinterest keyword research to get more reach ✅ The 3 key questions to ask before making a...