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More Pinterest Like Websites to Browse
I was checking through some alternate images the other morning when I right clicked and saw “pin to MikeLike.” I had not heard of this one before and of course had to check out what it is all about. It looks just like Pinterest.
It is still in beta and you must sign up via email and wait for the invitation. Of course I did as I was curious. I learned it is available in 7 languages. You can use Pinterest and MikeLike for private pinterest boards. Yes, Private! It allows you to:
- pin to multiple services (Pinterest, MikeLike, Tumblr)
- pin background images
- additional features like URL shortening, site search, language translations, and more
A great example of a private board for users is this one example: He can share with just another friend or his mom or dad for advice on which one to buy:
Once you apply for the beta invite it doesn’t take long. I took a break on this post and when I came back hours later I had the invite in my inbox. Once I was on there it really looked and felt just like Pinterest. I don’t think I would use this website too often but it may be good for bloggers who collaborate on a blog together.
The other similar site that has been around longer than Pinterest is called
“The Fancy”
Of course I had been on that one from day one with retail sites named fancy in it. How could I have not joined it?
They consider themselves part blog, part store, part magazine and a wish list. They are headquartered in New York city. You can join anytime with their Join Now button on top of the site. This next screen shot shows how you can add to the Fancy with your favorite stuff.
You can browse throughout their site too.
Now The Fancy also gives you dollars if you invite others to it’s website and they join. Of course it is FREE to join.
Do you know any other websites that are similar to Pinterest besides these and Spark Rebel?
Is Every Moment Pin-Worthy?
Pin-Worthy Moments
The other day my cat jumped into my chair after I spent hours working on the computer. It was funny to see him jump in – like he wanted to work on the computer too – would he go to Twitter or Pinterest? Was he going to make changes to my latest post?
Is this picture pin-worthy?
He looked so content to be there. Of course when I tried to get him to pose for a better picture he lost interest. I wanted to get the best picture so it would be pin-worthy. Do you find yourself these days looking at moments and thinking “this would make a great pin”?
Are we all just obsessed with the latest craze over at Pinterest? Users are now spending 98 minutes per month on Pinterest alone. (Only Tumbler and Facebook have more) And February numbers show over 16 million unique visitors. These incredible numbers have been increasing for months!
I’m sure many bloggers always brought their cameras along everywhere they went for they never knew what would make a great picture or their next great post. But has Pinterest made this an all time high?
Here are some examples of blogs using Pinterest in a pinteresting way:
- The New Modern Momma – She features her pins of the week that are pinworthy
- Babble - Featuring some fun pins for others to share focused around motherhood
- Simply Stacie – She had a great example of how to showcase St Patrick’s Day food pins on her post
- Paul Brit Photo - His photos make great pins from his website
- Four Legged Mom – Wordless Wednesdays - another creative way to promote animal photos to be pinned
- Life Is Hard Laugh Anyway – An awesome use of a pin for quote on her blog post
What did William Shakespeare know that we did not?
Are you always prepared for the next great pin?
What Is Your Pinfluence?
Pinfluence- How to Find Yours Today
If you are on Pinterest, as many are, have you checked out your Pinfluence score? There are now 2 ways you can do this.
The first one is called Pinpuff. It’s easy. No need to register. Just use your email and Pinterest username. It will calculate a score and then take you to a profile where you can see stats of how many likes and shares of your pins. Pretty neat!
How does Pinpuff measure your Pinfluence score? It is based on the following trends:
- Monetary value of your pins.
- The number of repins.
- The number of likes of your pins.
The higher your score the better chance brands may want you working for them on Pinterest. The scores are from 0 – 100. Scores between 40-70 are considered the sweet zone and anything about 70 is considered celebrity status on Pinterest. The average score for anyone on Pinterest is 32. (That made me feel better with my score of 34 - more pinning to do!)
What is your Pinpuff score?
I like these Pinterest metrics below to show how effective your pinboards are or not. Very pinteresting!
Check out your Pinboard Analytics
There is another measurement of pinfluence called Pinreach (Formerly called PinClout) . This one you do need to register via email to get your score and statistics. After you are registered you may sign in via Twitter or Facebook. On PinReach you can view the top 30 trends and influencers as well as check your score. The scores on PinReach go from -25 to 100. The average here is 29. I think I like this one better already!
My Pinreach scorecard
Example of my Pinfluence score on PinReach
Have you checked out your Pinfluence yet? Are you pinning daily?
Pinning, Posting, Tweeting, and Sharing
Pinning Away
Social Media – Isn’t it all about sharing? How many times do you post on Facebook an image you found from someone else’s news feed? Or tweeted a great image from another’s blog? You may have found a beautiful picture on Stumble Upon and shared it on Facebook. So what is the latest uproar on pinning about? What makes pinning a possible lawsuit for companies vs. tweeting, posting, tumbling, digging, stumbling and sharing? Why does pinning have to be different?
Are all, isn’t sharing is caring on all social media? Why is there such a fuss now over Pinterest sharing with repins? The Pinterest Terms are what are making people take a second look:
“You acknowledge and agree to that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, the entire risk arising out of your access to and use of the site, application, services and site content remains with you….” Read more on their terms at Pinterest here.
Pinterest Terms and Conditions
After reading numerous articles on the subject there is really no absolute answer to the question if you could be sued by pinning other’s images.
You may read more on the Pinterest legalities at: Biz Journals.com - How businesses could be sued for pins on Pinterest
Blogging with Amy - Great info on Amy’s blog on the Pinterest lawsuit issue
Business Insider - A photographer who took down all her pin boards in fear
DMACAHandbook – Lawyer/blogger on internet law – her take on Pinterest legallity.
Pinning Recommendations
What’s a blogger or business to do? This is what I recommend and am doing as well:
- Repin carefully – Know where the original came from before you repin
- Pin your own stuff – Make sure you are using images that are yours
- Like other pins – instead of repinning – you can like other pins and leave comments
Are you worried about using Pinterest now and are you using it any differently?
The Manly Pinterest For Real Men
It’s Like Pinterest But a Manly Pinterest
Manly Pinterest – Did you know there is a manly version of Pinterest? It is in a beta state and you must get an invite or request one. I just requested one for our scrub company as we have a men’s department on the website. This men’s Pinterest is called Gentlemint.
Now there’s a manly mixer for you! Imagine what that thing can do in a kitchen.
Motorcyles – Popular on Gentlemint
It looks and feels like Pinterest! Instead of pinning things you mint them. They claim they have more personal users than businesses. Many businesses are still trying to find out how to use Pinterest to their advantage. Women are also encouraged to join up on Gentlemint, so don’t be shy! Gentlemint was created in just 12 hours by two men who work at a web software company. Now that’s inspiring!
Have you visited Gentlemint, the manly Pinterest, yet and minted things?
