The Pinterest Health Check

Find out how well you are using Pinterest to promote your Business.Don't worry about being right or wrong, just be honest. The quiz was designed to help you discover how you currently use Pinterest for your business and how you can use it even more to get better results.

Quiz Questions

1.
How long have you been using Pinterest?
- A.
  
  I've been pinning for Less than a year
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  Over a year now, I can’t get enough of it!
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I was a founding member. I’ve been around since before Pinterest became a household name.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- D.
  
  I literally just started
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential)
2.
What does your Pinterest profile say about you?
- A.
  
  I have my name and what I do
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential)
- B.
  
  I have my name, what I do, and how I can help them.
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I added my name, what I do, how I can help them and I sprinkled in a few keywords with a link to a freebie (just for good measure).
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- D.
  
  Absolutely nothing!
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
3.
Do you have rich pins enabled?
- A.
  
  If you want me to know what you’re talking about, I need to understand you.
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  Of course I do! It was one of the first things I did when I set up my business profile.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
4.
How do you attract more pinners to your Pinterest Profile?
- A.
  
  Isn't just pinning new content enough?
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  I've added a "Pin" button to Facebook.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I've added a "Share" button to my website.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
- D.
  
  I've got my Pinterest board embedded on my website.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
- E.
  
  I tell people to like follow me via my newsletter
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar, Rising Talent)
- F.
  
  I do all of this plus, other ninja stuff you most probably don't know!
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- G.
  
  I rarely pin anything.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
5.
What type of Pins do you create?
- A.
  
  I'm always creating 'How To' pins. They do really well with my audience.
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- B.
  
  I'm an affiliate marketer by heart so my pins link to affiliate offers
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I love Infographics. You need an infographic? I've got one!
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- D.
  
  I create a variety of different pins to make up for the fact that not everyone responds to the same type of pin.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- E.
  
  I don't consider it. I just make a pin and pin it to my profile.
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- F.
  
  I don't create pins.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
6.
When you think about Pinterest Images, which statement resonates most with you?
- A.
  
  Pinterest images are not that important, it’s the content that matters
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  Images are important so it’s important to spend a lot of time creating them
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  It’s a combination of all these things, really. You want an attractive image with an eye-catching title, otherwise, no one will click through to read your amazing article.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- D.
  
  To be honest, I haven't given it much thought.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
7.
Alright, Halfway there! What is your strategy for creating group boards?
- A.
  
  I just create boards, I don’t think too much about who would like what
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  I create boards about whatever I like and I have a couple I think my ideal client could relate to.
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I create boards with my ideal client in mind. I want them to look at my profile and see lots of different information they can relate to. The other boards are all secret.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- D.
  
  I don't create group boards.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
8.
What do you do when you want to attract a larger audience to visit your website from Pinterest?
- A.
  
  I use Pinterest conversion tracking so that Pinterest can identify the type of people who visit my site. That way, when I run ads, Pinterest will have a clearer understanding of what type of person is likely to visit my site.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- B.
  
  I just read the answer above and I'm thinking 'Wait, what? Pinterest has conversion tracking? I thought repinning was the only way to get more repins'
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential)
- C.
  
  I'd just pin more frequently to get more views in any given period
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- D.
  
  I have not considered it.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
9.
How often do you pin to your boards each day?
- A.
  
  Occasionally, I often forget. Look, it’s hard to remember on top of everything else I have to do
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  I log on a few times a day and pin something I think my audience will like
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  Who has time to log in multiple times a day? I automated Pinterest faster than I can say Pinterest!
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
10.
When repinning a pin, which statement describes you most?
- A.
  
  I check all the links work, read the post to make sure it’s quality (okay, only sometimes), update the pin descriptions, and pin it to a relevant board.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- B.
  
  I check the link works and then I repin it
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I just repin it, where’s the science?
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- D.
  
  I rarely ever pin!
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
11.
How do you use Pinterest to grow your list?
- A.
  
  Well, I haven’t done that yet!
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  I just link my pin to a post. Hopefully, people will like it enough to sign up for my mailing list
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I create an awesome looking pin, link it to a landing page and bam! Here come the new subscribers!
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
12.
How do you track the success of your Pinterest Profile?
- A.
  
  The analytics on my Pinterest profile says my traffic is increasing, so I’d say my Pinterest profile is doing well!
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential, Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  Well, I do get enquiries from Pinterest so I guess that shows my Pinterest account is a success, right?
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- C.
  
  I calculate the click-through rates and conversations to determine what I should and shouldn't be spending time on.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- D.
  
  I don't really track the success of my pins.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
13.
Ok, last question...When you think about Pinterest ads, do you think…?
- A.
  
  Not really sure about who to target or how to do it.
  
  (Correlates to: Total Newbie)
- B.
  
  I’ve thought about it a little, but it was just a thought.
  
  (Correlates to: Promising Potential)
- C.
  
  I’ve tried them and it was the biggest waste of money ever.
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)
- D.
  
  I’ve used them and would use them again in the future, they were definitely valuable.
  
  (Correlates to: Pinterest Rockstar)
- E.
  
  I want to start using them but I’d need to know more before making the investment
  
  (Correlates to: Rising Talent)

Quiz Outcomes

1.

Pinterest Rockstar

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You are are a Pinterest Rockstar! You sure know a thing or two about Pinterest and you're most probably seeing great results from your strategy. Find out more about how you can advance your Pinterest skills and drive even more by checking your inbox!
2.

Rising Talent

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You are working your way to the top! You're clearly putting in stellar effort into your Pinterest strategy but you can turn things up a notch to get better results. Find out more by heading to your inbox now!
3.

Promising Potential

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A great start to Pinterest but I know with a few tips here and there, you can become a mega Pinterest rockstar! Your results showed that your doing some of the things required to start gaining traction from your Pinterest profile but we can do even more! Find more information in your inbox right now!
4.

Total Newbie

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I guess you haven't been using Pinterest much? Don't worry, I've got you! Check your emails to find out how I can help you shake things up a bit!