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Pinterest is better understood as a visual search engine than a social network. Pin descriptions of 100–200 characters consistently rank best in search results and topic feeds. Write descriptions the way you would write SEO metadata — include specific terms people would search for, such as materials, styles, occasions, and uses.
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Pinterest is a visual search engine. Keyword-rich descriptions in the 100–200 character range improve pin ranking in search results and topic feeds. Think of it as SEO copy, not social copy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should a Pinterest pin description include?
Pinterest pin descriptions should read like SEO copy rather than casual social posts. Include the primary keywords people would search for — specific materials, styles, colours, occasions, uses, or techniques. Be descriptive and concrete. Vague descriptions like "beautiful photo" rank poorly; specific ones like "hand-painted watercolour wedding invitation template" rank well.
How long should a Pinterest pin description be?
The sweet spot is 100–200 characters. This is long enough to include multiple relevant keywords and context, but short enough to be read in full in search results. Pinterest allows up to 500 characters, but descriptions beyond 200 characters tend to see diminishing returns for discoverability.
Do hashtags work on Pinterest?
Pinterest hashtags do function as a searchable element, but they are less central to Pinterest SEO than natural keyword text in the description. The algorithm primarily uses the full description text for search ranking. Including 2–5 hashtags at the end is reasonable, but keyword-rich prose is more valuable.
Is my text saved or stored anywhere?
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