A good Pinterest affiliate Pin should include these key parts:
Strong product visual
Use a clear product image or lifestyle image. Pinterest recommends vertical creatives, ideally 2:3 ratio / 1000 × 1500 px, because most users browse on mobile. (Pinterest)
Clear headline / hook
Example: “Best Laser Engraver for Beginners” “5 Amazon Finds for a Cozy Desk Setup” “30% OFF Craft Machine Deal”
Product benefit or use case
Don’t only show the product. Tell users why they should care: “Easy setup for beginners” / “Great for DIY gifts” / “Perfect for small business creators.”
Price, discount, or coupon info
Add deal details only if they are accurate and current. Example: “Now $199”, “Up to 30% OFF”, “Limited-Time Deal.”
Brand or product name
Keep it visible but not too large. Pinterest also recommends making the logo or brand name clear without overpowering the creative. (Pinterest)
Call to action
Use simple CTA text like: Shop Now / View Deal / See Details / Get the Offer
Affiliate disclosure
Use clear disclosure such as #ad, #affiliate, or Pinterest’s paid partnership label when applicable. Pinterest requires affiliate/commercial content to be transparent and clearly disclosed. (Pinterest Policy)
Affiliate tracking link
The destination link should be your affiliate link and should go directly to the product detail page. Pinterest also recommends checking links regularly to avoid broken or blocked links. (Pinterest)
SEO title and description
The Pin title and description should match the landing page and include relevant keywords. Pinterest says descriptions help its algorithm understand relevance. (Pinterest Help)
Simple Structure
- Image: Product/lifestyle image
- Headline: “Best Beginner Laser Engraver”
- Benefit: “Smart camera, enclosed safety design, easy setup”
- Offer: “Up to 30% OFF”
- CTA: “Shop the Deal”
- Disclosure: “#affiliate”
- Link: Affiliate product URL