# Pinterest Scheduler: Plan Pins to Any Board

> Schedule Pinterest Pins with an image, a board of your choice, an optional title and a destination link. Plan Pins in the same calendar as your other posts.

Canonical: https://scheduleforyou.com/pinterest

Pick the board, add a title and a link, and let Schedule For You publish your Pins on a steady schedule that keeps your boards fresh.

## Pinterest at a glance

| What | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Pin description | Up to 500 characters |
| Media | One image per pin |
| Extras | Board, pin title and destination link |

## What you can schedule on Pinterest
Pinterest works more like a visual search engine than a feed. People save Pins to come back to later, and a good Pin can keep sending visitors to your site long after it's published. Schedule For You publishes image Pins with the details that matter for that.

### An image
Every Pin needs an image. Tall images take up more space in the grid, which is why 2:3 portrait, such as 1000×1500, is a common choice.

### A board
Choose which of your boards the Pin is saved to. You pick the board for each post, so a recipe goes to your recipes board and a craft tutorial goes to crafts.

### A Pin title
Add an optional title. Write it the way someone would search for the idea, like "Easy weeknight lentil curry" rather than "Dinner tonight!".

### A destination link
Add an optional link so people who tap the Pin land on your blog post, product page or portfolio.

## How it works
1. **Connect Pinterest.** Open the Accounts screen, choose Pinterest and sign in to authorize Schedule For You.
2. **Write the post.** Attach your image and write a description. Select other platforms if the same image is going to Instagram or Facebook too.
3. **Tailor the Pinterest version.** Choose the board, add the Pin title and paste the destination link. Rewrite the description to be descriptive and search-friendly rather than chatty. Other versions are unaffected.
4. **Pick a time or add it to the queue.** Set an exact time, or let the queue spread Pins across your time slots.

## Features that help on Pinterest
### A queue that spreads Pins out
Publishing a steady stream of Pins over weeks usually makes more sense than dumping twenty at once. Add Pins to the queue and let your time slots spread them out.

### RSS auto-post for bloggers
If you publish a blog, RSS auto-post can share new articles automatically as they go live. For Pinterest, it's also worth scheduling a dedicated Pin with a tall image for each article.

### Bulk scheduling
Pinterest is a long game, and it helps to have plenty of Pins lined up. Upload a CSV with images, descriptions and links to schedule a batch of Pins in one sitting.

### Evergreen posts
Seasonal and evergreen content does well on Pinterest. Mark Pins as evergreen so good ideas can come back around.

### Workspaces for clients
If you manage Pinterest for shops or bloggers, give each client a workspace with its own boards, queue and media library, plus client preview links for approval. Each workspace has its own plan.

## Tips for Pinterest
- **Design for a tall grid.** Use a portrait image with a clear subject. Text on the image should be large enough to read on a phone.
- **Write for search.** Use plain, specific words in the title and description that match what people type into Pinterest.
- **Point to a useful page.** Make sure the destination link delivers what the Pin promises; a recipe Pin should open the recipe.
- **Plan ahead for seasons.** People search for holiday and seasonal ideas weeks in advance, so schedule those Pins early. Our guide to the [best days to post on social media](https://scheduleforyou.com/blog/best-days-to-post-on-social-media) covers planning around your audience's week.
- **Keep wording natural.** Pinterest descriptions don't need a wall of hashtags; clear sentences tend to read better. See [customizing captions for each platform](https://scheduleforyou.com/blog/customize-captions-for-each-platform) for adapting one post.

## Frequently asked questions
### Can I choose which board a Pin goes to?
Yes. You pick a board for each Pin when you tailor the Pinterest version.

### Do Pins need an image?
Yes. An image is required for every Pin. Text-only posts can't be sent to Pinterest.

### Can I schedule video Pins?
Pins scheduled through Schedule For You are image Pins. If you want to publish a video Pin, create it directly in Pinterest.

### Can I add a link to my Pin?
Yes. Add an optional destination link, along with an optional Pin title.

### Can I post the same image to Instagram and Pinterest?
Yes. Select both accounts and tailor each version. Bear in mind the ideal shapes differ: tall 2:3 suits Pinterest, while Instagram's feed accepts images between 4:5 and 1.91:1.

### What if a scheduled Pin fails?
You get a failed-post alert. If Pinterest revoked access, reconnect from the Accounts screen and retry.

## Keep your boards growing on a schedule
Plan weeks of Pins in one sitting, choose a board for each and let the queue publish them steadily. Plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts. [Start your 7-day free trial](https://scheduleforyou.com/signup). A card is required, and you aren't charged until day 8.

## Related

- [Pricing](https://scheduleforyou.com/pricing)
- [All platforms](https://scheduleforyou.com/)