How to Create Killer Pinterest Graphics with PowerPoint

…is the 3rd most popular social network in the U.S. in terms of traffic.

(Experian)…has 10.4 million users as of Feb. 2012.

(AppData)…accounts for 3.6% of referral traffic as of Jan. 2012.

(Shareaholic)

Bottom line:

You need to be on Pinterest.

Create graphics for your blog content

• Using PowerPoint!

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Open up Microsoft Paint1.

Change dimensions to 600 px by 3000 px.

This will become the background for your graphic.

Color the background2.

Choose a bold color.

3. Copy & paste the background into

PowerPoint

Create an eye-catching title for the graphic

4.

Add images & text boxes for each step

5.

Like this!

Check for alignment6.

Zoom out to see the entire graphic, and check the spacing between each of the steps.

Also, make sure there is enough space at the top and bottom of the graphic, and ensure headings are aligned.

Proof the graphic7.

This is a critical step.

Check for spelling errors, factual errors, etc.

Copy & paste into Paint8.

Align top left corner to the paint area.

Resize the white area to the proper height and width.

Save the graphic9.

Promote!10.

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