Interacting With Pins
Pinning and repinning will likely be what you do most, you can also like or comment on a pin.
Liking a Pin
"Like" a pin when you are fond of it but don't necessarily want it on one of your own boards.
Liking a Pin:
* Add to the pin's like stats and shows that you and others endorse it.
* Allows you to save the pin for future viewing by going to "Likes" on the drop down menu under your username.
Commenting on a Pin
Commenting on a pin allows you to:
* Ask questions
* Give Feedback
* Add suggestions
* Interact with other Pinners
Note: Comments on Pinterest are public, meaning anyone can see it. That person may also receive an email notification that someone has commented on their pin (depends on their settings).
To Comment on a Pin:
* Click the "Comment" button at the top of the pin.
* Type your comments in the space provided at the bottom of the pin.
* Click "Comment".
* Ask questions
* Give Feedback
* Add suggestions
* Interact with other Pinners
Note: Comments on Pinterest are public, meaning anyone can see it. That person may also receive an email notification that someone has commented on their pin (depends on their settings).
To Comment on a Pin:
* Click the "Comment" button at the top of the pin.
* Type your comments in the space provided at the bottom of the pin.
* Click "Comment".
Other Ways to Interact with Pins
How to mention a pin to a Pinterest user
To mention a pin to a Pinterest user, you first need to be following at least one board belonging to him/her. Then, type the @ symbol immediately followed by his/her username. Potential matches to this username will begin to load; when you see the person you want to mention, click his/her name.
You can mention a user in a pin/repin description or in a comment.
The user you mention will receive a notification.
How to add a price to a pin
To add a price to a pin, type the $ or £ symbol followed by the number amount in the description. When you are finished, click Pin It.
To mention a pin to a Pinterest user, you first need to be following at least one board belonging to him/her. Then, type the @ symbol immediately followed by his/her username. Potential matches to this username will begin to load; when you see the person you want to mention, click his/her name.
You can mention a user in a pin/repin description or in a comment.
The user you mention will receive a notification.
How to add a price to a pin
To add a price to a pin, type the $ or £ symbol followed by the number amount in the description. When you are finished, click Pin It.