LUYC 095: How to Use Pinterest to Boost Your Blog Traffic with Kristin Larsen

LUYC 095: How to Use Pinterest to Boost Your Blog Traffic with Kristin Larsen

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur May 8, 2019 Duration: 31:42
Hey, everyone! In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Larsen: Pinterest expert, course creator, and founder of Believe In a Budget. Blogging wasn’t an easy journey for Kristin until she discovered the power of Pinterest as a search engine to drive traffic to her websites. Check out this episode to hear Kristin’s journey from blogger to VA to course creator, and how you can use her strategies to skyrocket your own traffic. Pinterest virtual assistance turned into this new opportunity which I never thought -- in a million years -- would be a thing. Episode Quotes "Pinterest was my favorite thing, I love looking at Pins." "I want to be able to give my clients something instead of saying, 'No, I can't help you.'" "The main challenge was conveying my message in the easiest way possible." "It's important to always update and let your audience know. The more you communicate the better." "It just feels so good knowing that I am helping other people through the stories I shared." Listen to Learn 01:05 Getting to know Kristin Larsen, Rapid 5 Questions 05:15 Kristin's entrepreneurial story 08:15 Overview of Pinterest Presence - who is it for? 11:50 Kristin's customer platform - one-on-one vs buying the course 13:50 Challenges faced creating the course 18:05 Course structure of Pinterest Presence 19:16 How Kristin supports her learners in the stuck zone 20:06 Lessons learned doing the course 21:47 A peek inside the course materials and students' results taking the course 23:30 Tips for online course creators and how the course impacted Kristin's business 25:44 Exciting things coming up from Kristin and website links Get the Bonus Episode! Join us in the bonus segment! It’s a great conversation about why you should be marketing on Pinterest, and some tips to use it for leveling up your business. Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives
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