The Holy Grail of Pinterest: How to Snag That Elusive Blue Tick (and Maybe Even a Slice of Hummus)
Ah, the blue tick. The mark of fame, the beacon of trust, the virtual equivalent of having Beyonc� follow you back (okay, maybe not quite Beyonc�, but you get the idea). On Pinterest, that little blue checkmark next to your name screams, "I'm a big deal! And I pin inspirational pictures of artisanal cheeseboards like nobody's business!"
But my friend, achieving verified status on Pinterest is no walk in the park. It's not like accidentally going viral with a picture of your cat wearing a lampshade (although that would be pretty darn impressive). Nay, it requires cunning, strategy, and maybe even a sprinkle of good old-fashioned luck.
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Step 1: Ditch the Dream of Becoming a Random Celebrity
Let's face it, unless you're Martha Stewart or Ryan Reynolds himself, chances are Pinterest isn't going to come knocking on your door with a verification badge. This one's for established businesses and public figures. So ditch the dream of getting verified for your epic collection of "Funny Minions" boards (sorry, but we've all been there).
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However! There is a glimmer of hope. Pinterest does offer a Verified Merchant Program (VMP), which grants a fancy little red checkmark to trustworthy businesses. Not quite blue, but hey, a checkmark is a checkmark, right?
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Step 2: Become a Pinterest Powerhouse (Without Becoming a Power-Crazed Pin-a-Holic)
Okay, you're a business (or a public figure, but seriously, how famous are you on Pinterest?). Now it's time to make Pinterest HQ sit up and take notice. Here's the recipe for becoming a Pinterest superstar:
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- Content is King (or Queen): Pin high-quality, engaging content that screams "Look at me! I'm awesome!" Think beautiful visuals, informative captions, and the strategic use of relevant hashtags (but please, avoid the dreaded #blessed).
- Be a Social Butterfly: Interact with your followers! Respond to comments, participate in group boards, and run contests (who doesn't love a good giveaway?). The more you engage, the more you'll stand out.
- Website Woah, Website Woah: Make sure your website is squeaky clean and claimed on Pinterest. This is how Pinterest verifies you're the real deal, not some impostor hawking knock-off motivational quotes.
Pro Tip: While you're on your quest for verification, keep an eye out for Pinterest trends. Are unicorn cupcakes the new hotness? Pin away!
Step 3: The Waiting Game (and Maybe Refreshing Pinterest Every Five Minutes)
Once you've perfected your Pinterest presence, you can (drumroll please) apply for VMP. But here's the thing: Pinterest is pretty tight-lipped about the exact criteria. It's like trying to figure out the secret recipe for your grandma's famous hummus (delicious, by the way).
Just remember: Patience is a virtue. While you wait, keep creating fantastic content and growing your audience. And who knows, maybe one day, you'll wake up to a beautiful blue verification badge and a notification that says, "Congratulations! You've been deemed worthy!" Then, you can finally celebrate with a slice of that hummus you've been craving.
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