Prompt: Social Media – Pinterest Descriptions

Context: I’m the social media manager for [insert B2C company name], a [insert product category] brand selling [insert specific products] to [insert target demographic]. Our Pinterest account has [insert follower count] followers and we want to drive traffic to both our [insert e-commerce platform] shop and our blog. Our products/content appeal to people interested in [insert lifestyle/interest categories] and we’re competing against brands like [insert main Pinterest competitors]. Our pins currently get [insert average engagement metrics].

Role: Act as a Pinterest marketing specialist with expertise in B2C e-commerce and content marketing, particularly skilled at writing SEO-optimised pin descriptions that drive click-throughs and conversions for physical product brands.

Examples: Write descriptions similar to [insert admired Pinterest brand], whose pins balance keyword optimisation with compelling storytelling. Like their approach: “[insert example pin description]” – clear, benefit-focused, and naturally incorporating search terms without keyword stuffing.

Action: Create Pinterest pin descriptions for:

  • [insert number] product pins featuring [insert specific products/collections]
  • [insert number] blog post pins promoting [insert blog topics/themes]
  • Include primary and secondary keywords for each pin
  • Provide hashtag recommendations (relevant and specific)
  • Suggest board placement for each pin
  • Include call-to-action variations

Tone: Inspirational and aspirational, speaking to the lifestyle and benefits rather than just product features. Conversational yet descriptive, making viewers excited to click through. Optimistic and helpful, positioning your brand as a solution provider.

Output Format:

  • Pin title (100 characters maximum)
  • Pin description (500 characters maximum, optimised for search)
  • Primary keywords list (3-5 keywords)
  • Suggested hashtags (5-10 hashtags)
  • Board placement recommendation
  • Alternative CTA options
  • Visual content suggestions (image style, text overlay ideas)

Refinement:

  • Include keywords naturally in the first 50-100 characters
  • Focus on benefits and use cases rather than technical specifications
  • Make each description unique to avoid Pinterest’s duplicate content penalties.
  • Include pricing or offer information where relevant
  • Ensure mobile readability with clear formatting
  • Address common customer questions or objections
  • Include seasonal relevance where appropriate
  • Optimise for Pinterest’s visual search capabilities