Pinterest affiliate marketing that actually works.
You are here to make money on Pinterest. Not with spammy links, but with a real workflow: research the right keywords, create content people save, link affiliate products the smart way, and schedule for steady sales.
Strategy beats spam
Keyword-driven
Pinterest is a search engine, so pins built on real keywords reach buyers who are ready to click.
Value first
Helpful, save-worthy content earns trust, and trust is what turns clicks into commissions.
Linked the right way
Blog posts and product pins let you add affiliate links without tripping spam filters.
Scheduled to last
A steady pinning cadence keeps your affiliate content circulating for months.
From keyword to commission
Six steps I run to turn Pinterest into affiliate income.
Research affiliate-friendly keywords
Use PinClicks to find trending keywords, competitors, and interests that match your products.
Plan your content
Organize keywords, content types, affiliate products, and publish dates in one simple planner.
Create pins, posts, and images
Make image pins, short videos, and blog posts, using AI tools like Ideogram for fresh visuals.
Add affiliate links the right way
Link products through blog posts and product pins, and mix in plenty of value, not just links.
Write an SEO blog with your links
Publish a Pinterest-friendly post that naturally embeds several relevant affiliate links.
Schedule pins with Tailwind
Space fresh pins over time with keyword-rich descriptions on the right boards.
Free: The Ballen Pinterest Method
My keyword-first Pinterest workflow in one short PDF — the exact way I turn pins into affiliate income.
“Affiliate marketing on Pinterest is not about more links. It is about the right content, linked the right way, on repeat.“— Lori Ballen
Want your Pinterest affiliate system built with me?
Inside coaching we set up your keywords, content, affiliate links, and pin schedule together — the exact system I use to earn from Pinterest. Live, every week.
Join group coaching →The tools I use
Some of the links below are affiliate links — if you sign up or buy through them I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only ever share tools I actually use.
PinClicks
Research trending keywords, competitors, and interests so every affiliate pin targets real demand.
Ideogram
Batch-create fresh, on-brand pin images with AI instead of reusing the same graphics.
Tailwind
Schedule your affiliate pins on smart intervals so your content keeps driving clicks.
Turn pins into commissions
Content to Commissions
My playbook for turning helpful content into affiliate income that keeps paying.
Pinterest Power Stack
Turn one blog post into many Pinterest-optimized pins that keep driving clicks.
Loved this? Pin it.
Hover the image and tap the Pinterest Save button to keep this on one of your boards.
Run this workflow consistently, and turn Pinterest into steady affiliate income.
Join group coaching at Ballen Academy →Not ready to coach yet? Get Letters from Lori — my field notes on building a business that earns for the long haul.
Hey there! Just a quick heads-up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase (including through the Amazon Associates program), at no extra cost to you. Occasionally, products featured here are gifted by brands.
I also use AI tools to help research and create content for you! While I love sharing strategies to help you succeed, please remember that everyone's journey is unique—individual results vary, and there are no guarantees. Thanks so much for stopping by!
