Pinterest for Podcasters (No Website? No Problem!)

Wondering if Pinterest for podcasters is even an option when you don't have a website yet? I'm tackling the big question: do I need a website for Pinterest? Spoiler: nope! In this episode, I walk you through how to use Pinterest without a website, why claiming your site can give your pins a boost and exactly where to link your pins so listeners land on your episode. I'm Andi Smiley, a podcast growth coach for women. After 8 years in radio and podcasting, and five years of hosting The Friendly Podcast Guide, I love sharing the strategies that help you grow your podcast with Pinterest without letting it take over your life. Topics Discussed in This Episode Do I need a website for Pinterest? The short answer (and the nuance) How my first "viral" pin hit 7,000+ impressions and kept bringing in listeners Why you should claim your website on Pinterest Why each episode needs its own page if you link pins to your website Where to link podcast pins if you're using Pinterest without a website The pros and cons of Podlink, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify links How to promote a podcast on Pinterest without overcomplicating it Key Takeaways You don't need a website to use Pinterest for podcasters. All you need is a link that sends people to your episode. If you do have a site, claim your website on Pinterest. It shows you're the real owner, and Pinterest is more likely to share your pins with more people. Episode pages can be simple. Show notes plus an embedded player is enough to promote your podcast on Pinterest. When deciding where to link podcast pins, YouTube and Apple Podcasts are my top picks since about 50% of listeners use Apple. You can grow your podcast with Pinterest whether your website is polished, basic, or not built yet. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 00:35 Do you need a website for Pinterest? 00:58 My first viral pin 01:28 Why you should claim your website 02:41 A page for each episode 03:32 Where to link pins without a website 04:19 Apple Podcasts and Spotify caveats Links & Resources Pinterest blog post on claiming your website:   / claim-your-website   Podlink: https://pod.link/ Apple Podcasts web player: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/new Spotify web player: https://open.spotify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Rate or review The Friendly Podcast Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...