How to Use Pinterest to Make Passive Income (Even Without a Blog!)
Okay, hear me out—Pinterest isn’t just for finding dreamy home decor and the best chocolate chip cookie recipes. It’s also a total goldmine for making passive income (yes, even if you don’t have a blog!).
If you’ve ever dreamed of making money without spending all day on social media, hustling non-stop, or dancing on TikTok (because same 😅), then keep reading. Pinterest changed my life, and I’m about to show you how it can change yours too.
My Journey: From Skeptic to Success
A few years ago, I was newly married, in nursing school, and juggling multiple jobs—and still struggling to make ends meet. At one point, I considered selling a kidney just to fund my iced coffee addiction. (Kidding… mostly. But seriously, money was tight.)
I realized nursing wasn’t my passion, and the thought of spending my life in scrubs, exhausted and overworked, made me want to cry into my (very watered-down) coffee. Desperate for a change, I turned to Pinterest.
At first, I was super skeptical. I saw success stories from other people and thought, No way. This has to be a scam.
But I gave it a shot.
For months, I poured every spare second into learning digital marketing, experimenting with Pinterest, and failing—a lot. Eventually, I started making some money—enough to quit my job. But at only $30K per year, I wasn’t exactly rolling in the dough.
Then everything changed.
I cracked a Pinterest strategy that took my income from $2,000 per month to $30,000 per month. 🤯 I thought it was a fluke. I didn’t even tell my husband at first because I was scared I’d jinx it.
But then… it happened again. And again. And again.
That’s when I realized: I had cracked the Pinterest code. And once I saw how life-changing it was, I knew I couldn’t keep it to myself. That’s exactly why I created Pin It to Win It—so that you don’t have to spend months figuring it out like I did. I want you to skip straight to the good part.
Why Pinterest is a Goldmine for Passive Income
Unlike Instagram or TikTok—where content disappears faster than your motivation to cook after a long day—Pinterest keeps working for you.
Why Pinterest = Your Passive Income BFF:
✅ Your content works overtime – One pin can drive traffic for years (Instagram posts? Gone in hours.)
✅ People are already in a buying mindset – No convincing required!
✅ No blog? No problem! – Directly link to your shop, product, or affiliate offer.
Pinterest is a game-changer, but only if you know how to use it strategically. That’s what I teach inside Pin It to Win It—so you can go from posting and praying to creating viral pins that actually make you money.
1. Sell Digital Products (Even If You Have No Audience!)
If you have digital products—like printables, planners, templates, or ebooks—Pinterest is basically your bestie. It gets your products in front of the exact people who want to buy them.
How to Get Started:
Create a Pinterest Business Account – This unlocks analytics + makes you look legit.
Design Eye-Catching Pins – Use Canva to make scroll-stopping pins (no design skills required).
Use SEO-Friendly Descriptions – Keywords are your best friend (think: “printable budget planner,” not “random fun thing I made”).
Link to Your Etsy or Shopify Store – Every pin should lead straight to your product page.
This is one of the exact strategies I used to scale my income to $30K/month. If you’re wondering How do I actually make my pins stand out? or What kind of digital product should I sell?—that’s exactly what we break down inside Pin It to Win It.
2. Make Money with Affiliate Marketing (No Blog Needed!)
Yes, you can make money promoting products you love—without ever writing a blog post.
How It Works:
Find affiliate-friendly products – Amazon, Etsy, ShareASale, and Impact are great places to start.
Create pins that solve a problem – (e.g., “The BEST Kitchen Gadgets You Need” or “My Favorite Business Tools”).
Link to your affiliate product – Either directly or through a landing page.
Always disclose it’s an affiliate link – Pinterest requires transparency, and we love keeping things legal.
This is one of the easiest ways to start making money online—even if you’re brand new. I walk through exactly how to set up profitable affiliate pins (without being spammy) inside Pin It to Win It so you can start earning passive income ASAP.
3. Drive Traffic to Your Etsy or Shopify Store
If you sell handmade products, digital downloads, or even dropshipping items, Pinterest can be a game-changer.
How to Get More Sales:
Optimize your Pinterest profile – Use keywords related to your niche in your profile + board descriptions.
Create multiple pins for each product – More pins = more eyeballs = more sales.
Use Rich Pins – This pulls in extra product details and makes your pins pop!
Leverage Group Boards – More exposure = more reach!
This is exactly how I’ve helped others turn their crickets into cha-chings! If you’re not sure where to start, Pin It to Win It walks you through my best-performing strategies step by step.
4. Build an Email List (Because Email = More $$$)
One of the smartest ways to really scale your passive income is to build an email list. And Pinterest? It’s basically the VIP red carpet leading people straight to you.
How to Grow Your Email List with Pinterest:
Create a freebie – A checklist, mini-course, or discount code works great!
Set up a simple landing page – (I use ConvertKit—super easy!)
Make multiple pins for your freebie – Use fun CTAs like “Grab your free planner!”
Automate your email sequence – So you’re selling while you sleep.
This is hands-down my favorite way to turn Pinterest traffic into consistent income. And the best part? I break down exactly how to do it inside Pin It to Win It so you can start seeing results fast.
Ready to Make Passive Income with Pinterest?
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start making real money on Pinterest, I’d love to teach you everything I know inside Pin It to Win It. You don’t need a blog. You don’t need a huge following. You just need a strategy—and that’s exactly what I’ll show you.
Click here to join now! Let’s do this! 💃✨
P.S. Have a Pinterest success story (or question)? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear! 🎉