Tag: Pinterest

Bloggers, and more, bloggers that are on Pinterest, know how important it is to have appealing visuals to attract visitors. But finding out where to find free stock photos is very time-consuming, especially if you want your images to be original and in the same or right style.

This is why good, high-quality stock photos, or better, stock images are so important.

If you want to get the most out of Pinterest without spending hours of your time on your Pins, then you should use Tailwind for sure.

Let me explain Tailwind and what you can do with it in this first article of a series of posts on how to get the most out of Tailwind.More about ‘Get Better Pins in Less Time with Tailwind for Pinterest’ here

There are a gazillion images that you can buy or download for free, but when it comes to that picture you need for your blog…
No problem, I hear you think; there are also hundreds of photo-editing applications available, so let’s get one.

But when you start them and take a look at all the tools the user interface offers you, you feel the first signs of frustration growing in the back of your mind.

And then there was Canva!

More about ‘Canva’ here

To be honest, I have just recently found out about Tailwind, but I like it already.
Tailwind lets you schedule your pins, photos, and videos.

You might wonder why you would schedule your pins instead of pinning them to Pinterest immediately.

More about ‘Tailwind’ here

Would you like to give your Pinterest boards a more professional look? Then keep on reading as I will explain in this easy step-by-step mini-tutorial how you can create Pinterest board covers in minutes!

More about ‘Create Pinterest Board Covers in Minutes’ here

Even with tools like Canva, creating fresh pins can still be very time-consuming. I made 6 templates with that in mind and tried to create ready-to-use templates, easy to customize and offer enough freedom to create variations.
As this is the first time I try to create templates for others, I am giving away 6 free Canva templates for Pinterest as a try-out. Check them out!

Still in doubt? Let me highlight some of the amazing features that will make things so much easier for you.

(And don’t forget: it is free, so why not try it out?)

Easy Rebranding

Colors are adjustable with one or two clicks (see PDF / Color Card).

Designated space for your URL.

Shaded elements. The design works even with just one color.

Drag & Drop Image

No more repositioning. Select and drag the photo on the template.

Preset opacity.

Content-rich layers are covered, so readability stays optimal.

Minimal Elements

Related elements are grouped as one.

Fixed image position.

Single text blocks to make layout changes more easily.

All-Purpose Templates

These templates were carefully designed with usability and generic use in mind. The styling is neutral, and I set the focus on the content and images.

I believe them to be very suitable for all kinds of posts like travel, food, health, blogging, finance, home decoration, or anything else you can think of.

All the used images are part of Canva’s free image set. I recommend changing them, but if you like them, these 6 free Canva templates for Pinterest need your own captions, and you are good to go.

One Color Fits All

The template contains different colors in different shadings. If you change the colors that I selected on a helpful color card, the shading will make sure that they still look awesome!

How to Grab These Free Canva Templates for Pinterest

Super easy. Just subscribe to the Side Gig Longlist and you will get an email with links to all the freebies.

You can also come back to this page after you confirmed your email address. You will find a link to a PDF at this spot. The PDF contains some useful tips and the link to the Canva templates.