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found on Pinterest to your company's brand page. But unfortunately the way consumers are currently using Pinterest just isn't the same way that your brand will likely be able to use it, given that a brand's commercial use will be much more attractive to potential plaintiffs. Pinterest attempts to limit its own legal liability by providing in its terms that users are only supposed to post or pin content that they own or that they have the right to post. From a practical matter, this may give Pinterest some legal protection, but the same legal protections will not likely protect your brand page since you are directly pinning the images"
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69 Comments on Danger Will Robinson! Think Before You Pin!
I'm beginning to feel like I'm in information overload. I just recently got onto Pinterest for fun, not even for business. I haven't even thought of using it, AND I certainly never thought about what I was pinning. Thankfully, I have only put up pins from the original sites. Thanks so much for putting it out there so that we're all more careful.
I've popped onto Pinterest a few times and looked at some photos, but re-pinning makes me uncomfortable, so I probably wont be taking advantage of that - at least for awhile. And when I take photos, I'm not sure I want to lose control of them. I have had some of mine show up in some odd places after I posted them here on AR. I think I'd lose all control if I put them on Pinterest.
I enjoy following other people's pinterest photos and ideas, but I am not taking the risk of piining anything unless the website has the pintereste logo on that page.
I haven't yet used Pinterest for real estate, although what you've explained is exactly what I had in mind for my main areas I work in. I've mainly been repinning gluten-free websites, recipes, etc. for myself and was shocked to see I already have followers even though I don't visit much.
I am seeing more "Pin it" or "Pin this" buttons on other blogs and websites, so that makes it really easy to share since they're asking us to do so. Yet another icon link I need to add to my blog posts on my multiple blogs and websites.
I have never thought of just pinning a photo of something (even my own) - I would only post the entire post with the url intact, but I haven't been motivated to do that yet. I'm finding enough good stuff within Pinterest to repin - and everything I've repinned has a link to the blog/site it came from.
I didn't know about Pinterest. Thank you for sharing this word of caution.
Sorry I only use my own pictures, no copyright issues. I will be ignoring Pinterest also. Have enough issues with AR.
Thanks to everyone.. sorry for the delay in getting back to you but we had to make an emergency trip to Colorado.. everything is under control now and I can respond... Good dialog going on here. Thank you.
@Sally & David Hanson ~ Take your time. Your own content keeps you out of trouble.
@Dale ~ Words to live by! Warm sunshine back to you.
@Ginny ~ It takes a lot longer to check each pin and make sure they link back to the original photo or post.... so don't worry about adding this if you are busy! Just keep doing what is working!
@Terry ~ It is a fine line and you are walking it perfectly!
@Kathryn ~ Perfect.. you know what is working for you.. don't add more!
@Aubrey ~ Thank you... I work hard to keep up on the new changes.. I really do like it and especially enjoy sharing! See you in the Cosmos!
@Gene ~ You and Marilyn are doing a great job. I have re-pinned some of your valuable content! You have it exactly right. "I think it can be a novel and fun way to get my business message out there ... care just needs to be taken ..." You already have the content from your posts so adding your own photos makes it interesting and the information is important. Did you see the home boards are the #1 pinned boards... so what does that say.. People are pinning anything that has to do with the home. Thank you so much for the suggestion.. sincerely appreciate it!
Makes a lot of sense! The pins are fun, but we really need to understand what we are doing and not just go pin crazy! Who exactly do these photos belong to??
Good morning Carra,
I have this post bookmarked! Your points are well taken..the laws of copywriting are always in place..thanks for the reminder not to go pin happy!!
I need to explore the site more, I've seen it and it seems fun but you scare me a bit! I guess it be causious, live and learn.
It's a complicated world with all this social media but I do think pinterist is worth our time/effort.
Carra, thanks for pointing out the potential copyright issues with Pinterest! I haven't dabbled into it yet, but if I do, it will be just for fun...like for dog stuff, recipes, yoga, etc. :)
Leilani
Finally back to the computer... I am sure you all understand when personal issues take the front burner...
Thank you for your patience.
Great feature today on Pinterest so if you have not seen it.. Please check out out by Jeanean Gendron
@Nancy it is just about being careful it is a great tool!
@Bill not really.... just don't pin things that do not link back to the original source. Once you play with it you will see.
@Tammy you got it! Checking the back links take more time but if you get recognized as someone who i only pinning correctly you will get more people following you and re-pinning your posts. Jut takes more time.
@Harry ~ it is finding that right mix to create the proper strategy.
@Kathy ~ We both love Pinterest. Thank you for the shout out on your featured post... great way you aggregte the AR content! Something for everyone. Yes, if someone has a pin it button they want you to share it. Martha wants people to share her posts and her team was telling Kate Spade that they should link it to her post... not the one that just took her photo. I added a pin it button to my blog and then each post will have a pin it button just like the tweet, linkedin, facebook like or G+. I think people here at AR might talk to the powers that be and add it to the posts here. Just a thought!
@Deana ~ Now you do.. that is the fun of AR.. learning together. Just check where the pin is going.
@Shannon you are most welcome.
@Gretchen important information to learn before pinning. you are welcome.
@Gretchen You are so right.. all social media we have to be careful with.
@Eileen ~ Learning the rules first helps so much!
@Carla ~ Yes ma'm great to see your smile! Time is a limited commodity so we all have to decide.. you can check out some people who have boards about their community and you might change your mind. It is the perfect place to share about restaurants, parks, events, subdivisions etc... and your individual listings.. have some great room shots.. post those and link to your listing...
@John Q ~ I thought I saw a blur and so fast you were!
@Chirstine D ~ It just takes more time to make sure the back links are correct.... this is not the venue for everyone.. time is scarce.
@Evelyn ~ Don't beat yourself up.. you can go back to those pins.. click on the photo and see where it goes.. just delete the pin if it does not go to the right link.
@Janet ~ Sounds like the perfect plan.. new changes are happening daily.
@Joni ~ Again.. new info coming out everyday.
@Gabe ~ Time is a problem.. and learning something new when there is no time is a bigger problem.
@Fernado you got it! Do you have an account?
@Jackie ~ There is the time issue again.... we all have the same problem and everyone just has to use what works for them.
@Chris ~ Just keep doing what works for you!
@Michael ~ Good decision.... we each have to create an individual social media strategy and if it is not fun.. don't do it!
@Warren ~ good warning.. and the bill is NOT cheap.
@Derrick Team ~ better to be safe than sorry with a bill!
@Sylvie ~ Great to see you too and your adorable friend! There are so many cute dog boards on Pinterest.. I connected with 3 people just over dogs...
@Ron ~ Pinterest is driving more traffice to websites than youtube... so it could be considered Ginormous... #justsayin
@Margie ~ Fun is good! Keep it that way.. Don't do social media unless it is fun...
@John ~ Sounds exciting.. we should connect on Pinterest. Love to see your animations.
@Sandy ~ It's all about what you are pinning.. a cool window in a house.. a door, the garden.. the flowers... lots of photos can bring people to your post... you have to create a strategy.. even posts on places you eat.. fun things to do in the area.. it's more than an MLS posting.
@Stager ~ Sorry the name did not show up.. you have it right!
@Bob ~ Each pin will be an individual case.. and you do have to be careful about where it comes from and if it can be re-pinned.
@Pat @ Wayne ~ I think you are right! I do see so many violations and photos I would like to pin that do not link to a source... they link to another blogsite trying to sell something.. so I have slowed down on the pinning as it takes so much time.
@Wayne ~ There is not ROI on the time yet... too new.
@Debra ~ Great to see you... It takes time but I really enjoy learning it and playing in the venues to see how it all connects! Today I posted a #Denver Bronco Board with #PeytonManning and #TimTebow news... I got 312 people following the board with 7 posts in less than an hour... so the power is there... it is still a process learning how to take that power and direct it. I enjoying seeing your pins!
@Bob you are most welcome.
@Elisa Very time consuming!
@Weichert Realtors ~ Perfect example and good idea!
@Ruthmarie ~ Posting your own content will not cause a problem and if you have the right boards to show a seller what you are doing that is different to sell their home you might just get a listing!
@Jennifer ~ Thank you and if you click the photo before pinning to see where it links back to it will be very helpful.
@Gene ~ Just knowing what is going on will be helpful.
@Georgina ~ Aloha, knowing the rules before pinning is a good idea.
@Star ~ Perfect.. that is what we are all doing.. helping each other move forward with caution.
@Susan ~ You are right... your photos will get re-pinned so if you don't want that to happen then don't go there!
@Dana ~ Good plan!
@Judy ~ sounds like you have this wired. I see many people pinning gluten-free recipies so that is a great niche to work in.
@Monique ~ Happy to share!
@Bill ~ Sorry to hear that you are having AR problems.
@Cindy ~ So glad it made sense!
@Dorie ~ Glad you understood it is about educating yourself on the rules and then proceeding. The venue is fun and exciting for women between 30 and 65.... they LOVE it! Geeks and guys.... not so much!
@Ellen ~ Cautious is good... you will know the rules before engaging and stay out of trouble.
@Erica ~ So happy to see your comment. You have done the localism correctly.. and your vet dog post got me to your boards which is what the idea is.. to have people come and see what you are about and what your boards are. Your pin on the grand canyon got me back to your boards yet again.. so you see it really is just moving forward slowly with information that people might find interesting.
@Souza Realty ~ Great place to start.. with the FUN! It really is fun!
Word to all reading this.. make sure your profile is filled out with a way people can contact you if you want them to AND if you are posting real estate information check your state laws on company disclosure in the profile if you are posting real estate information.
An exciting update for anyone still following the post! Pinterest just announced a change to the Terms of Service that many were apprehensive about. Going forward in a positive direction.
Wow, Carra - great information! I'm not gonna lie, I mostly skimmed it for the main points but bookmarked it and plan to dig a little deeper tomorrow as there is clearly a lot to digest in this and consider when creating our pinterest strategy. Thanks for keeping us all up to date and informed!
-Dee