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Schedule eye-catching pins and stand out on social media with Pinterest scheduling

433,000,000 people visit Pinterest each month and 80% use it to discover new brands. Reach a new audience, without paying a cent, by scheduling Pinterest pins with Buff️er.

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Direct pin scheduling

Plan, schedule, and publish your pins directly to Pinterest

Canva built-in

Create eye-catching content with our Canva integration

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Save new posts to pin wherever you are on the web with our browser extension

Track pin performance

Track repins, likes, and comments to see the pins driving the most traffic

Reach even more of the 433 million people on Pinterest

Reach even more of the 433 million people on Pinterest

It’s arguably the easiest way to reach people organically online. It’s more popular than LinkedIn and 31% of US adults use it—yet 98% of brands ignore Pinterest. Start pinning and stand out from the Pinterest crowd.

Turn your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts into pins

Turn your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts into pins

Already on social? Then don’t sleep on Pinterest. Repurpose your social posts as pins in seconds and schedule them to Pinterest with Buffer’s easy-to-use composer.

Buffer’s built-in Canva integration

Create click-worthy content in just a few seconds

Use Buffer’s built-in Canva integration to quickly whip up eye-catching images. Or use Pablo to design a stunning pin in seconds. After all, “lifestyle” images get 32% more clicks than stock photos.

Use the content calendar to schedule your pins at just the right time.

Get more clicks by publishing pins at the ideal time

Use the content calendar to schedule your pins at just the right time. We’ve heard food posts perform best on Sunday, while fitness content wins on Monday. Learn what works for you with Buffer.

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Scheduling pins shouldn’t be a pain. Let Buffer do the hard work for you.

Save time with Buffer’s browser extension. Find a post you want to pin? Just click “Share Image” and we’ll add it to your calendar. From there, you can crop your photos to 2:3, choose the board you’d like to share to, and add a destination link, pin title, and description.

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"Since we signed up with Buffer, we’ve seen a 150% increase in page views from social media."

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Buffer is an official Pinterest partner,making it even easier to pin consistently, measure your progress, and set your own course for Pinterest success.

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FAQ

1
How does Pinterest scheduling work?

With Buffer’s Pinterest scheduler, you can plan, collaborate, and publish pins that drive meaningful engagement and growth for your brand. Features include customizable posting schedules, a drafting feature that allows you to save yourpost ideas and come back to them later, a browser extension to quickly share content from anywhere on the web, and a drafts and approval process.

2
What types of pins can I schedule with Buffer?

You can schedule photo pins and video pins wth Buffer. Within our composer, you can easily crop your photos, choose the Pinterest board you’d like to share to, and add a destination link, pin title, and description.

3
Can I schedule pins to publish automatically?

Yes, Buffer offers both direct scheduling (posts that can be published automatically to Pinterest) and reminders (posts that you’ll receive a push notification for).

4
How do I schedule pins on Pinterest for free?

Scheduling pins through Buffer is super easy (and it’s free!). Here’s how:

  • To get started, log in to your Buffer account
  • Click the Create Post button at the top right corner of your calendar or queue
  • Select the Pinterest channel you'd like to schedule to by clicking on the avatar at the top of the composer
  • Craft your post by adding your photo or video, then choose the Pinterest board you’d like to share to and add a destination link, pin title, and description
  • Then click on Add to Queue, Share Now, Schedule Post, or Save as Draft depending on your scheduling preference

Head here for a full guide on how to plan, schedule, and publish to Pinterest.

5
How many pins can you schedule to Pinterest?

With our free plan, you can schedule up to 10 pins at a time, while with our paid plan ( starting at $5 per month) you can schedule up to 2,000 pins. There is no monthly, or yearly limit.

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Why should I schedule pins?

If you’re a small business owner, or social media manager, there are many benefits to scheduling your pins. Here are afew reasons why people prefer to schedule:

  • It saves you time and mental energy
  • It ensures that you post consistently (and keeping a consistent schedule helps you maximize engagement)
  • It gives you better control over your Pinterest content
  • It enables you to plan and post to Pinterest from your desktop

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How do I start scheduling my pins?

With Buffer, you can schedule, plan, analyze, and much more. Get started with a 14-day free trial, connect your Pinterest channel, and start scheduling immediately.

Ready, get set, pin. Start growing with Pinterest and stand out on social, today.