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It’s time for another update that turns our attention to the way we share our content on Pinterest. In a recent webinar in collaboration with Tailwind, Lucy Matthews (the Partnerships Manager of Pinterest) shared the Pinterest best practices for 2020. Pinterest is constantly evolving and improving and keeping up with the changes can be exhausting. […]
Are you having a hard time deciding what platform you should use for your service-based business – Pinterest vs Instagram? Many creatives and coaches have trouble understanding the difference between the two and how each can work in a marketing strategy. In this post, I’ll explain the differences and give you a guideline for choosing […]
You can write the best content and design the most stunning pins, but if Pinterest can’t find it, you’re in trouble. So how does one make sure her Pinterest boards are searchable, visible, and ranking? You put keywords on your Pinterest boards. Keywords are these magic words Pinterest uses to understand, categorize, and display your […]
Navigating Pinterest can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a service-based business just starting. What is the difference between a Pinterest business account vs a personal account? Should you stick with a personal account that lets you pin freely, or do you need a business account to reach your ideal clients? How do you know which […]
Tell me, are you wondering how to rank high on Pinterest search results? Was that a yes? Then mark your calendar because your high-priority task for today is to get your feet wet in the Pinterest SEO department and create a Pinterest keyword strategy! Let’s talk all things keywords on Pinterest. Public announcement – December […]
Pinterest is a great place to brand yourself, serve your audience with great content and grow your email list. A great way to confirm how legit you are is claiming (also known as verifying) your website on Pinterest. It’s one of the most important steps of starting a business account. Why? You’ll soon see. In […]
Are you setting up your Pinterest business account? Don’t forget to include Rich Pins in your Pinterest marketing strategy! Rich pins are an enhanced version of good old regular pins and definitely belong in the toolkit of every service-based business on Pinterest. I get asked about Rich Pins a lot because Pinterest’s instructions for setting […]
Pinterest tips for every step of your journey
pinterest, from a to z
Pinterest is the most powerful traffic driver of all social media platforms but can be confusing to understand and use for business. Getting the click – and a website visit – is the ultimate goal of a Pinterest strategy, but it only happens if you’ve done everything right and the stars align. So what does […]
If you’re an online service business owner on Pinterest and haven’t yet switched to a Pinterest business account, this is your sign to do so. The switch is quick and easy but opens up valuable features and insights that elevate your Pinterest marketing strategy. So, without further delay, let me walk you through the key […]
Your service-based business deserves a ridiculously productive, low-cost Pinterest assistant that shaves hours off your workweek by doing all the heavy lifting on Pinterest. But I’m not talking about hiring a flesh and blood human assistant. You can focus on being the heart and brains behind your business by putting Pinterest marketing on software autopilot. […]
Pinterest pin descriptions are the elevator pitch of your content on Pinterest – short, punchy, and attractive if told to the right person. If only the process of crafting one were as quick and easy. It can be tough to muster a compelling reason why the reader should read your post in less than 100 […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if your website visitors shared your content on their Pinterest boards? Well, they can and will if you make it easy for them! Although the Pin It button has been around for years, nearly not enough service providers take advantage of this additional content distribution. This post was first published in August […]
Pinterest and email marketing are the power duo every B2B service-based business needs. Email marketing is far from dead and continues to be one of the most successful ways to attract and engage an audience. Pinterest, on the other hand, is a powerful visual search engine on a mission to serve pinners looking for inspiration […]
Are you thinking of including Pinterest in your marketing strategy for your service-based business? Showing up and getting started is often the hardest part – especially if you’re doing it on your own. In some cases, it’s wiser to hire a Pinterest strategist and save a lot of time, energy, and effort. But how do […]
It’s time for another update that turns our attention to the way we share our content on Pinterest. In a recent webinar in collaboration with Tailwind, Lucy Matthews (the Partnerships Manager of Pinterest) shared the Pinterest best practices for 2020. Pinterest is constantly evolving and improving and keeping up with the changes can be exhausting. […]
I'm a Pinterest strategist and consultant, fan of slow and quiet marketing, fiber crafts enthusiast and a professional green thumb. I'm here to help you build your business through organic discoverability and search marketing.
My core belief is that marketing should be simple but effective, and that's why I love Pinterest consulting. It's such a great way to increase your organic website traffic and connect with aligned clients naturally!
Over the past six years I've helped over two hundred women grow their businesses with Pinterest marketing. My services are a good fit for sensitive or introverted women who feel mainstream marketing is draining, overwhelming, and manipulative.
I'm Maris.
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Behind the brand
personal, lifestyle & behind the scenes peeks
As a highly sensitive person, your path to creating a business that supports you in every way and feels good probably looks a bit different than someone who’s not an HSP. Ask me how I know 🙌 Trying to do things the traditional way has led me to overwhelm and burnout many times before. These […]
Since mentioning I use Google Drive and Notion together to manage my business, I’ve been getting questions about what information I put into Notion and how I use it. I love not being restricted by the (in)abilities of a project management software and being able to build my own systems in Notion. Particularly as someone who loves to […]
Lately, I’ve been applying KonMari magic to my business and weeding out mindsets, strategies, and tactics that bring anything but joy. It’s been a blast, to say the least. So whether you love to get a peek behind the scenes or are just binging (hey I see you), this is for you. What I No […]
New brand, new website, who dis? Just kidding, it’s still me but my corner of the internet is sporting a new look. Pop the bubbly and throw all the confetti because we’re celebrating the new era of Jungle Soul Collective! I hope you like it much as I do, especially after I tell you why […]
The cat’s out of the bag – I’m done with HoneyBook and Hello Bonsai. Yes, I’m crawling back to Dubsado’s loving arms. Yes, I feel like a cheater who’s been given a second chance. But there is no better CRM than Dubsado and I had to give others a try to be convinced. Dubsado was […]
Are you an introverted or sensitive woman looking to share your service-based business online in a more gentle, calm, less outward-facing and more sustainable way that feels right to you (without or with less social media)? Then I invite you to join me biweekly(ish) as I imperfectly share the experiences and lessons I'm learning in my business, and resources to support you in yours.
