Saturday, December 7, 2013

What is Pinterest?

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a social bookmarking site where users can share pictures.  Pinterest users create boards where they pin images to share.  The images can be linked to websites.

A Pinterest board is typically on a particular topic and features images related to that topic,  For example, a user may create a board on remodeling ideas for their kitchen.  The board may contain pictures of kitchen sinks, paint samples, wallpaper samples, etc.

Why is Pinterest so Popular?

One reason Pinterest is so popular is that it is easy to organize and share visual items with others.  Pinterest also has social media aspects that allow users to interact and share popular images.

  • You can "like" an item that is pinned on someone's Pinterest board
  • You can "repin" an item that you find interesting on your own Pinterest board
  • You can comment on items that someone has pinned
  • You can follow people who share your interests on Pinterest

The ease of use and social networking features of Pinterest have helped it grow in popularity.






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