Have you ever wondered if Pinterest group boards can actually help your blog or business grow? Let’s walk through what group boards are, if they’re still worth it, and how to use them the smart way.
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What Are Pinterest Group Boards?
Pinterest group boards are shared boards where multiple people can pin their content. The board owner invites other creators to join so everyone can add their own pins in one place. These boards used to be one of the fastest ways to reach new people, and many bloggers loved them because they could get tons of extra views.
Do Pinterest Group Boards Still Work?
Group boards are not as powerful as they used to be since Pinterest now focuses more on personal boards and fresh content. A lot of group boards no longer accept contributors, so personally I don’t place a huge emphasis on them anymore.
Still, some group boards can help if they are active and high quality. The key is finding boards with real engagement and members who pin helpful content instead of spamming the board with low quality pins.
How to Find Group Boards
Look for group boards in your niche so your pins reach the right audience. You can search on Pinterest, check Facebook groups for bloggers, or explore other creators’ profiles to see what they join. A good group board should have a clear topic, active members, and pins that get decent saves or clicks.
Here are some other ones to check out:
Pinterest Group Boards for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- Business Marketing
- Young Creative Entrepreneurs
- Girl Boss
- Femtrepreneur Badass Business Babes
- Entrepreneur Success
- Blogging
- Blogging Boost Official Board
- Turbo Blogging and Business Group Board
- Blogging Tips: How to Create a Blog
- Blogging Pros Group Board
- Blogging + Content Marketing
- The Ultimate Blogging and Creative Business Guide
- Bloggers Anonymous
- Business Bombshells
- Blog Babes Group Board
- Blog & Business Squad
- Lady Boss Entrepreneurs Collab Board
- Creative Bloggers and Biz Owners
Pinterest Group Boards for Lifestyle Bloggers
Here are 18 Pinterest group boards in a variety of niches for lifestyle bloggers, in no particular order.
1. Top Money Tips
2. The BEST Frugal Tips and Tricks
3. Money Saving Ideas
4. Best of Blogland
5. Top Blogs – Pinterest Viral Board
6. Finances and Thrifty Living
7. Pin Your Best Pins
8. POST YOUR BLOG! Bloggers Promote Here
9. Female Bloggers Free for All
10. Share Your Best
11. Women + Blogs
12. Organize My Life
13. Party, Entertainment, Holiday, and Celebration
14. Food Blogging Community
15. Best Food Bloggers Photos and Recipes!
16. Top Bloggers to Follow Today
17. Blogging passion!
18. Best Bloggers to Follow
How to Join a Group Board
Each board owner has their own rules. Some ask you to send them a message, follow their account first, or fill out a short request. Read the board description so you know exactly how to join. Not all owners accept new members, so it may take multiple tries to find the right opportunities.
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How to Use Group Boards the Right Way
Once you join a group board, start by adding a few of your best pins over a few days. Try to share helpful content that fits the theme so people want to click. It also helps to save other people’s pins from the board because it keeps things active and helps the board stay healthy.
When to Skip Group Boards
If you see a board filled with random topics or spam, it is better to skip it. Low quality boards can hurt your reach because Pinterest may not show your pins as often. Your own personal boards almost always perform better, so use group boards only as a small part of your strategy, not your whole plan.
As a lifestyle blogger, there are a number of general group boards that let you pin any kind of content, but you may actually see better results and repin rates by joining niche-specific boards.
FAQ
What is a Pinterest group board?
A group board is a shared board where multiple people can pin content. The board owner invites others, allowing several creators to contribute in one place.
Basically a group board lets you reach new people because you (along with the other board members) are pinning to a board owned by someone else. It’s also a good way to network in your industry. 🙂 You can schedule out your pins to these boards with Tailwind.
Do group boards still help grow your account?
They can, but their impact is smaller than before. High quality, active boards in your niche may give extra reach, but your own boards usually perform better.
How do I join a group board?
Check the board description for instructions. Some ask you to follow the owner, send a message, or fill out a request form. Not all boards accept new members.
The rules vary for each board, but generally you’ll need to message or email the board owner to ask if you can join. Certain boards aren’t always accepting new contributors, but you can check back in the future. You can also find group boards on pingroupie.com. You can schedule out your pins to these boards with Tailwind.
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