How to get a backlink from Pinterest?
Step 1: Create a Pinterest Account
Visit pinterest.com/login and create your account.
Step 2: Pick a method
Method 1: Add website to profile
- Add your webpage to your Pinterest profile.
- Navigate to your profile settings and enter your website URL in the designated field to display it on your profile.
Optional: Claim your website - verify ownership of your website by adding an HTML tag, uploading an HTML file, or adding a DNS TXT record to your website’s code. This process links your website to your Pinterest account.
Method 2: Create a Pin
- Click the ”+” icon and select “Create Pin.”
- Upload an image related to your project, add a title and description, and enter your project’s URL in the “Add a destination link” field.
- Choose or create a board to save your Pin to, then click “Publish.” Your Pin now contains a backlink to your project.
Tip: If your project is still young, then a Pinterest nofollow backlink will benefit you because it has a high chance of showing up below your own project in Search Engine Results Pages. This could potentially drown out some competitor sites and keep visitors in your sphere of influence.
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Backlink signals
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NofollowFree
- Dofollow linksUsually nofollowWe set this after checking whether the recommended backlink method on this provider typically outputs a dofollow link in the page HTML. If attributes vary by page type, we use the realistic default for that path and explain the nuance in the guide.
- No. We set this after checking whether the recommended backlink method on this provider typically outputs a dofollow link in the page HTML. If attributes vary by page type, we use the realistic default for that path and explain the nuance in the guide.
- Backlink valueEditorial estimateBacklink value is our 0-100 editorial estimate of how much authority a page you create here would actually carry. We score the page you would end up with - not the provider homepage - from how strongly the platform links to and indexes that page type, how much editorial review stands behind it, and what comparable pages are worth in practice. Most new pages anywhere are worth little; a few platforms hand a fresh page real strength straight away. It is a comparison estimate, not a measurement, and it will not match any third-party tool.
- 6/100. Backlink value is our 0-100 editorial estimate of how much authority a page you create here would actually carry. We score the page you would end up with - not the provider homepage - from how strongly the platform links to and indexes that page type, how much editorial review stands behind it, and what comparable pages are worth in practice. Most new pages anywhere are worth little; a few platforms hand a fresh page real strength straight away. It is a comparison estimate, not a measurement, and it will not match any third-party tool.
- Spam ratingLower is betterWe use spam score when we have a defensible value for the relevant domain or surface, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate from platform quality and spam patterns. Treat it as an approximate comparison guide, not a guarantee of how search engines evaluate the site.
- 7/100. We use spam score when we have a defensible value for the relevant domain or surface, otherwise a conservative Backlink Badger editorial estimate from platform quality and spam patterns. Treat it as an approximate comparison guide, not a guarantee of how search engines evaluate the site.
- Acquisition difficultyLower is easierBacklink Badger assigns this 0–100 score from editorial review of signup friction, content requirements, approval gates, and account trust for the recommended path. It is an approximate comparison estimate, not a measured difficulty metric.
- 20/100. Backlink Badger assigns this 0–100 score from editorial review of signup friction, content requirements, approval gates, and account trust for the recommended path. It is an approximate comparison estimate, not a measured difficulty metric.
- Time estimateTypical setupWe estimate the minimum minutes a prepared user needs to sign up, set up, and publish or submit the backlink, including obvious waiting steps we can reasonably predict. This Backlink Badger estimate is approximate - your first attempt or extra verification may take longer.
- ~5 min. We estimate the minimum minutes a prepared user needs to sign up, set up, and publish or submit the backlink, including obvious waiting steps we can reasonably predict. This Backlink Badger estimate is approximate - your first attempt or extra verification may take longer.
- Free optionNo required spendWe mark Yes when the recommended backlink path can be completed without paying the provider for access, placement, or a required plan. If only paid tiers unlock the link, or payment is commonly required in practice, we mark No.
- Yes. We mark Yes when the recommended backlink path can be completed without paying the provider for access, placement, or a required plan. If only paid tiers unlock the link, or payment is commonly required in practice, we mark No.
- Linking domainsExternal signalWhen shown, this optional count comes from SEO research on the provider or relevant backlink surface and is rounded with a ~ prefix on the page. It is a Backlink Badger estimate for comparison and may be outdated or imprecise versus live crawlers.
- ~1,200,000. When shown, this optional count comes from SEO research on the provider or relevant backlink surface and is rounded with a ~ prefix on the page. It is a Backlink Badger estimate for comparison and may be outdated or imprecise versus live crawlers.
- Ranking keywordsExternal signalWhen shown, this count reflects researched ranking-keyword data for the provider domain or surface, displayed as an approximate ~ value. Treat it as a Backlink Badger comparison estimate that can drift as indexes and rankings change.
- ~47,000,000. When shown, this count reflects researched ranking-keyword data for the provider domain or surface, displayed as an approximate ~ value. Treat it as a Backlink Badger comparison estimate that can drift as indexes and rankings change.
- Inbound linksExternal signalWhen shown, this is an optional researched count of inbound links to the provider or relevant surface, formatted as an approximate estimate. Backlink Badger includes it only when defensible - it is not live-crawled data.
- ~1,200,000. When shown, this is an optional researched count of inbound links to the provider or relevant surface, formatted as an approximate estimate. Backlink Badger includes it only when defensible - it is not live-crawled data.
Provider overview
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where users can explore, save, and share ideas through images and links called Pins. It's a hub for inspiration across various interests, such as home decor, recipes, fashion, and more. Users can create boards to organise Pins and discover external content linked to each image.
Minimum requirements to get a backlink from Pinterest
- An image
Key challenges to get a backlink from Pinterest
To grow and gain followers, you'll need good graphics - high-quality images or videos to make your content stand out, which will take time and effort to create. Profile setup - your Pinterest profile needs to be manicured with good descriptions. Consistency in posting - to grow, you'll need to regularly post and interact on Pinterest. Understanding how Pinterest pushes content (algorithm) - learn how Pinterest's search system works to help your content reach the right people.
Ready to get this backlink?
Submission pageOpen submission page at Pinterestpinterest.comWhere you place the link - have your URL and a short description readyExample backlinkOpen example at Pinterestpinterest.comA live example - inspect its rel attribute to verify the nofollow/dofollow claim