Hey there! I’m Anu from the DuoThrivers team.
Pinterest has been our go-to source for traffic for quite some time now. Our multiple blogs, monetized through Raptive and Journey display ads, have been consistently earning a decent income, thanks to steady Pinterest traffic.
But Pinterest isn’t just about sending traffic to blogs.
There are several other ways you can earn as a Pinterest Creator, even if you don’t have a blog.
And in today’s blog post, I’m sharing all the different ways you can earn over $2,000 per month as a Pinterest Creator.
What does a Pinterest Creator do?
As the name suggests, a Pinterest Creator is someone who creates content on Pinterest, usually static Pins or video Pins based on popular evergreen and trend-based topics.
To get started, you’ll first need to choose a Niche and do proper Keyword Research and create Pins around those keywords to target the right audience.
Once you get the hang of creating engaging and visually appealing content, you’ll start getting consistent views and engagement on your Pins.
From there, you can convert that traffic into income.
Pinterest once had a Creator Rewards Program that paid creators directly based on followers, impressions, and engagement. However, that program was officially closed in November 2022.
But that doesn’t mean creators stopped earning.
Many are now building their own funnels to monetize their Pinterest audience in different ways.
Let’s take a look at how that works!
Ways to Earn as a Pinterest Creator
1. Earn with Display Ads
The easiest and most popular method of earning through Pinterest is by monetizing with display ads.
This is also our primary income method, as I mentioned earlier in this post.
The process is simple – You find a popular keyword, write a blog post around it, and then create a few Pins linking back to that post.
When users on Pinterest find your Pin and are curious to learn more, they click through to your blog. Once they land on your site, you start earning through the display ads shown on your pages. Easy, right?
If you don’t have a blog yet, your first step is to set one up. You can follow our detailed guide on how to start a blog to get going.
Just remember, growth takes time. You won’t hit $2,000 in your first month. But with consistent effort and quality content, it’s totally doable.
If you start today, you could easily earn $100–$200 by the end of Month 2, and even $1,000 by Month 4. We’ve done it, and so have many of our readers!
2. Sell your Products
Another great way to earn from Pinterest is by selling your own product to Pinterest traffic.
The idea is simple, grab the attention of Pinterest users within a specific niche and promote your product to generate sales.
The product can be digital or physical, and you can showcase it through a website or even a simple landing page.
Selling your own product does require a bit more skill. But if you know how to use tools like Canva, you can create digital products such as online courses, eBooks, planners, guides, and more—using just templates.
Since Anku and I create content around Pinterest growth, selling something like 60 Professional Pins Canva Templates makes perfect sense for our audience.
Follow these steps to get started:
- Step 1: Setup your Pinterest account and blog
- Step 2: Choose a relevant digital product medium, whether it’s an eBook, template, planner, or online course.
- Step 3: Establish a sales platform to sell your digital products directly from your blog. Platforms like Gumroad, SendOwl, or WooCommerce integrate seamlessly with your website, allowing you to manage sales and deliveries effortlessly.
- Step 4: Promote your digital products through dedicated blog posts or directly link them to Pins on Pinterest.
Now you know everything to start selling your own product as a Pinterest traffic.
What are you waiting for? Choose your niche, get Pinterest traffic and start selling your product.
3. Earn with Affiliate Marketing
If you’re not sure about creating your own digital product, affiliate marketing is a great alternative to earn as a Pinterest Creator.
While the profit per conversion might be a bit lower compared to selling your own product, the advantage is that you get access to a wide variety of digital and physical products from trusted companies—and you don’t have to worry about product creation at all. Sounds great, right?
Here’s how affiliate marketing works on Pinterest:
Let’s say your Pinterest account is in the food/recipe niche, you can promote affordable kitchen tools or ingredients. When someone clicks on your affiliate link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.
The process is simple, but keep in mind, you’ll need to generate good traffic from your Pinterest account to start seeing consistent earnings.
Procedure is quite easy, but you need to get a good traffic from your Pinterest account in order to earn a decent earning.
Follow these steps to get started:
- Step 1: Setup your Pinterest account and blog
- Step 2: Sign up for affiliate programs that align with your blog’s niche and audience. Some popular platforms include ShareASale, ClickBank, Amazon Associates, eBay Affiliate Program, Impact, and CJ Affiliate.
- Step 3: Create relevant Pins and promote the affiliate link either directly or through your blog.
And that’s how you can get started!
4. Earn with Sponsored Content
None of the methods above sound interesting to you? Well, this one just might!
You can also earn by posting sponsored content on your Pinterest account.
And here’s the best part, even if you’re not driving traffic to a blog, you can still land sponsorship deals. You just need to approach content creation a little differently.
Here’s how to do it:
- a. Switch your Pinterest account from personal to a Content Creator account
- b. Set up your profile to reflect your personal brand—use a clear, friendly display picture and avoid making it look too much like a company page
- c. Post a mix of video Pins and static Pins consistently
- d. Engage with users through comments and stay active
- e. Focus on growing your followers
Once you build a solid following and show consistent engagement, brands will start reaching out to collaborate on sponsored content.
And if you also have a blog that receives traffic, you can expect even better payouts for your sponsored posts.
It’s a great way to monetize your Pinterest presence while building your personal brand!
5. Sell your Services
This method is quite similar to selling digital products, but there are a few key differences.
First, there’s the potential for recurring income. For example, we offer Pinterest Management services, and when we get a client through Pinterest, we continue to earn as long as the client keeps working with us.
Second, offering services requires a solid skill set and the confidence to deliver results.
If you have both, you can start selling your services directly to your Pinterest audience.
The process starts by building a funnel, guiding users from discovering your content to eventually becoming paying clients.
One effective strategy is to offer a free sample of your service. This helps showcase your expertise and gives potential clients a preview of what they can expect.
For instance, we sometimes offer Free Canva Pins Templates or even a Free Pinterest Audit to show what’s possible.
Once people see real value and potential growth from what you offer, they’re much more likely to convert into paying customers.
Follow these steps to get started:
- Step 1: Setup your Pinterest account and blog.
- Step 2: Create a dedicated “Service” page on your blog. Ensure this page clearly outlines your services, pricing, and provides a simple way for potential clients to contact you.
- Step 3: Develop helpful content on your blog that naturally promotes your service. Avoid over-promotion, as it can lead to high bounce rates and reduced trust.
To build credibility, showcase your skills by sharing case studies, testimonials, and examples of past work.
Offering packages or bundled services can also make your offerings more appealing and accessible to a broader range of clients.
By providing genuine value and demonstrating your expertise, you can convert Pinterest visitors into loyal clients, turning your skills into a profitable business.
Now you know all the different ways you can earn as a Pinterest Creator.
While you might have a favorite method, we highly recommend combining multiple strategies to see what works best for you. This not only increases your chances of earning more but also helps you build a more stable income stream.
And if you need help with Pin designing, don’t forget to check out our 60 Premium Canva Templates. They’re designed to boost your Pin production and traffic—making your Pinterest journey a whole lot easier.