Which keywords should you be targeting this summer? The ones that capture the hottest summer trends on Pinterest of course!
As we head into summer there is a definite shift in what people are searching on Pinterest. Today’s podcast will set you up and get you thinking in the right direction with keywords to use to keep up with Pinterest’s summer trends.
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Now, on to Summer Keywords!
What Keywords Should I Be Using this Summer on Pinterest?
You might be asking, do keywords REALLY matter?
If you’ve been with us for a while you already know the answer to this question is YES!
But, for the sake of those who are new to Pinterest marketing, here’s a quick review of best practices for keywords.
First, Pinterest is a search and discovery platform, not social media.
The person you are marketing to has a problem and they have come to Pinterest to be inspired and to find great ideas that will solve their problem. To find those solutions they put keywords into the Pinterest search bar and voilá, they are matched up with a ton of pins related to their problem.
Second, keyword placement is important.
If you want to be the solution to their problem, it’s important to use keywords and to put your keywords where it matters most. Where would that be?
Using keywords wherever you can to match up with the person you know will love your product or content is always smart.
A word of caution though. DO NOT keyword stuff and DO NOT list all your keywords back to back.
Keyword stuffing is taking all the keywords you think will work for a particular pin and stuffing them all into two sentences. This creates a sentence that sounds like a robot talking.
Don’t be a robot. You want your descriptions to sound natural like you’re sending a text to a friend.
You don’t have to start with “Hey there…”, but you can say, ”Here is one of the best handmade gifts I’ve ever given my dad. It’s this perfect, beautiful ________. It would be great for a Father’s Day gift.
It’s a natural, conversational description that targets the gift, it is handmade, and it is for Father’s Day.
Now that you have the basics about keywords, let’s dive into those keywords for some of the major holidays, events, and topics of summer.
Summer Holidays and Events to Highlight
If you know your product or content will fit into these categories, now is the time to highlight them in your pinning strategy.
- Father’s Day
- Canada Day
- Independence Day
- Summer Olympics
- Back to School (primary, secondary, college)
- Labor Day
- Rosh Hashanah
- Grandparent’s Day
- Halloween (searched in late August/early September)
Let’s look at what typically happens in specific categories for the Summer.
DIY and Crafts
Pinners are ready for all the DIY, Art Projects, and Crafts that have a summer focus. Here are a few trending topics to consider:
- Summer Art Projects for Kids
- Father’s Day DIY or Activities
- 4th Of July Crafts/Activities
- Canada Day Crafts/Activities
- Crafts for Teens and Toddlers
- Homemade Wedding Gift Ideas
- Back To School Crafts
- DIY Travel Kits
Education and Books (including digital products)
It’s time to think about all of those back-to-school needs.
Yes, once summer begins people are already thinking about back-to-school ideas.
Pinners will be looking for inspiration for outfits, supplies, and college essentials. Don’t forget those 1st Day of Kindergarten or Preschool ideas. Elementary, Middle School, and High School teachers (and homeschooling parents too) will be planning ahead and looking for printables and classroom organization inspiration. These are great trends to pay close attention to if you are a TpT blogger.
If you’re in the back-to-school or education space and want to look ahead even more, check out the Fall Trends on Pinterest.
Finance & Frugal Living
In this space, think about side jobs to make money, how to ask for a raise at work, and how to negotiate salaries.
On the frugal living side, the trending topics are thrift store/DIY clothes, money-saving tips for back to school shopping, travel budgeting tips, and vacation hacks to save money.
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Essential oils for allergies are a hot topic this time of year. A caution here: please don’t make claims that you can cure all health problems or diseases. This area is tricky and making those claims is a sure way to get yourself marked for spam.
Other trending topics are healthy habits, healthy lunch ideas, healthy school snacks, gym routines or at-home workout routines, healthy living tips, mindfulness activities, meditation, and 5K/10k training schedules (or any other race).
Home and Gardening
Pinners will certainly be searching for patio designs and patios on a budget, front doors, tiered trays, gardens, homesteading, and canning.
Tips for harvesting fruits and vegetables could be in demand during the summer as well.
Travel
People are traveling for summer! Start targeting keywords related to travel and staycations.
Give your audience quick tips! People are searching for your input on the 5 Best Restaurants or 5 Must-See Sights; all the places you can’t miss in a certain location.
People go to Pinterest to plan and they want information on why you love a certain part of the country.
Don’t forget the “What to Take” and “How to Travel or Vacation” ideas. You can inspire travel outfits, travel essentials, short trips, glamping, RVing, and great camping spots.
Summer Keywords on Pinterest: What’s Next?
That’s our quick list of ideas. Don’t forget our 2024 Keyword Planner has all the details.
Our Keyword Planner is not only a list of keywords for your Pinterest boards and pins, but it is also an idea-generating machine for products and blogs! If you’re tired and exhausted from trying to figure out what you should focus on, this Keyword Planner can alleviate a lot of stress for you.
We love to hear your stories and experiences, so leave us a message telling us the creative ways you are using the planner.
Until next time, go out and ROCK IT with your Pinterest marketing!
Looking for more information on what to pin each month? Check out these monthly “Cheat Sheets”:
- January Pinterest Trends
- February Pinterest Trends
- March Pinterest Trends
- April Pinterest Trends
- May Pinterest Trends
- June Pinterest Trends
- July Pinterest Trends
- August Pinterest Trends
- September Pinterest Trends
- October Pinterest Trends
- November Pinterest Trends
- December Pinterest Trends
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