How to Make Money on Pinterest with Affiliate Links (Without Feeling Salesy!)
Want to make money on Pinterest with affiliate links? Pinterest is a goldmine for passive income when you know how to do it right! Learn how to optimize your strategy, drive clicks, and boost commissions.
If you’re not using Pinterest to make money with affiliate links, you’re leaving serious cash on the table. 💸 Unlike other social platforms where content disappears faster than your last impulse buy, Pinterest is a search engine—which means your pins can generate passive income for months (even years!) to come.
So, how do you turn pins into profits without feeling spammy or pushy? Let’s break it down.👇
1️⃣ Find the Right Affiliate Programs
Not all affiliate programs are created equal, and not all will perform well on Pinterest. Here’s what you want to look for:
✔️ High-quality products/services that align with your niche
✔️ A generous commission structure (we’re here to make money, not pennies)
✔️ A strong brand reputation (because, trust = sales)
Some great options?
Life By Design Solutions (My company!!)
I put together a list for you HERE.
Pro Tip: Stick to products you actually believe in—your audience can sense when you’re just in it for the money. 🤷♀️
2️⃣ Create Value-Driven Pins That Don’t Look Like Ads
Affiliate marketing should feel natural—like recommending your fave iced coffee or the best leggings that actually have pockets. So instead of just pinning a random product image with “Buy this now,” create content that helps people solve a problem.
Try these pin types:
📌 How-To Pins – “How to Style a Capsule Wardrobe with Amazon Finds”
📌 Listicle Pins – “5 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets That Make Cooking Easier”
📌 Comparison Pins – “Best Online Business Tools: My Top 3 Picks”
Pair your pin with an engaging description, optimized keywords, and a compelling CTA like:
👉 Click to see my full list of favorites!
3️⃣ Link Your Pins the Right Way
Pinterest has strict rules about affiliate links, so don’t just drop links willy-nilly. Instead:
✔️ Use a blog or landing page to host your affiliate links (this also increases conversions!)
✔️ Be transparent – Pinterest likes when you disclose “This post contains affiliate links.”
✔️ Test & track – See what pins drive the most clicks and commissions.
BONUS: If you want an easy, step-by-step breakdown of how to turn your Pinterest into a money-making machine, I cover all the juicy details in my Pins to Paychecks on-demand webinar! 🎉
Ready to Turn Pins into Passive Profits?
Pinterest isn’t just for saving ideas—it’s for monetizing them. 💰 If you’re ready to start making real money with affiliate links without the guesswork, grab my Pins to Paychecks webinar and start pinning your way to profits today!
