In this special season finale, Tony and I dive into the realities of riding the Pinterest traffic roller coaster as bloggers. We open up about handling the emotional ups and downs, the difference between big, established sites and smaller, newer ones, and how both the algorithm and our own mindsets play into surviving dips and celebrating highs.

We share our own stories and strategies for getting through the tough seasons, including making wise business decisions during downturns, saving during upswings, and experimenting with new ideas when things feel stagnant.

If you’ve struggled with Pinterest traffic volatility or ever second-guessed your next move, this episode is packed with relatable advice, practical tips, and a reminder that persistence through the dips can pay off in surprising ways.

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Visit this episode’s show notes for more resources: https://www.pintalkpodcast.com/post/s1e18-how-to-ride-and-survive-the-pinterest-traffic-roller-coaster

📌 Noticed a dip in your Pinterest traffic? Grab our free PDF—“30 Possible Reasons Why Your Pinterest Traffic Just Dropped”—plus a bonus episode to help you bounce back. Head to www.pintalkpodcast.com/drop to get it free.

In this episode, Carly and I dive deep into Pinterest Analytics, discussing why it matters, its main benefits, and how it compares to tools like Google Analytics. We share our own experiences with analytics discrepancies, walk through how to use more detailed features like device, age, and content type filters, and explain why you shouldn't treat all Pinterest traffic the same way.

We also highlight the biggest limitations of Pinterest Analytics, offer workarounds, and introduce tools like PinnerAnalytics to help you get more from your data.

By the end of the episode, you'll have clear action steps to start getting better insights and results from your Pinterest analytics.

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Visit this episode’s show notes for more resources: https://www.pintalkpodcast.com/post/s1e17-pinterest-analytics-the-good-bad-and-ugly-and-a-surprise

📌 Noticed a dip in your Pinterest traffic? Grab our free PDF—“30 Possible Reasons Why Your Pinterest Traffic Just Dropped”—plus a bonus episode to help you bounce back. Head to www.pintalkpodcast.com/drop to get it free.

In this episode of Pin Talk, Tony and I (Carly) discuss the ongoing debate of using Pinterest’s native scheduler versus third party scheduling tools. We share our personal stories—yes, including the time I lugged around a physical binder to keep my pinning on track—and how our workflows evolved as new tools hit the market.

We unpack the real differences between the native scheduler and third party tools, not just from a technical standpoint, but in how they impact consistency, analytics, team management, and, ultimately, your account’s success. Along the way, we consider the role of cost, the all-important human touch in staying engaged on the platform, and some speculation on how Pinterest might weigh signs of “real” user activity in the age of spam and AI.

You’ll walk away with our latest honest takes, a few laughs, and actionable steps for making scheduling work for you. And, of course, we hint at some exciting new tools we’re building to make your pinning life easier.

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Visit this episode’s show notes for more resources: https://www.pintalkpodcast.com/post/s1e16-third-party-schedulers-vs-the-native-scheduler

📌 Noticed a dip in your Pinterest traffic? Grab our free PDF—“30 Possible Reasons Why Your Pinterest Traffic Just Dropped”—plus a bonus episode to help you bounce back. Head to www.pintalkpodcast.com/drop to get it free.