How to Make Your Pinterest Account Public
Why should you make your Pinterest account public?
Making your Pinterest account public allows for your content to be seen by a wider audience, potentially increasing your reach and engagement. It also allows for your pins to be found through search engines, driving more traffic to your website or blog.
How do you make your Pinterest account public?
To make your Pinterest account public, follow these simple steps:
- Log into your Pinterest account
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu
- Under “Account Basics”, toggle the switch next to “Keep account secret” to turn it off
- Click “Save Settings”
What happens when you make your Pinterest account public?
When you make your Pinterest account public, your profile and boards will be visible to anyone on Pinterest and your pins will be searchable on the platform and on search engines. Your pins may also be featured in the “Explore” section, increasing their visibility.
Can you make your Pinterest account private again?
Yes, you can make your Pinterest account private again at any time by following the same steps listed above and toggling the switch next to “Keep account secret” to turn it on.
Are there any downsides to making your Pinterest account public?
The only potential downside to making your Pinterest account public is that your personal information and pins will be visible to anyone on the platform. However, you can control the privacy settings of individual boards if you want to keep certain content private.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I make my Pinterest account public without making my personal information public? | Yes, you can choose to only make certain boards public while keeping others private. |
| Will my followers be notified when I make my Pinterest account public? | No, your followers will not be notified. However, your pins may appear in their home feed. |
| Can I change the privacy settings for individual pins? | Yes, you can choose to make individual pins public or private when you create or edit them. |
| Will my secret boards still be private when I make my Pinterest account public? | Yes, your secret boards will remain private and only visible to you and anyone you invite to them. |
| Can I make my Pinterest account public if I have a business account? | Yes, the process is the same for personal and business accounts. |
