Over the last 7 days, I've veered off the decor course to shed some light on a topic that frustrates many content creators. Pinterest's white dots that auto-tag verified merchants' products and promoted product links. After a ton of Googling and brainstorming with fellow creators, I discovered we have a few different options on how to re[...]
Well, Wednesday's post seemed to have rattled some cages over the Pinterest white dots and questioned whether or not Pinterest pins are copyright infringement because, late that night, I received an email from Silvia Oviedo, the Head of Creator and International Growth at Pinterest. I'd like to share that email with my response here.[...]
OPEN LETTER TO PINTEREST — Dear Pinterest, as one of your biggest fans, I've gotta tell you I'm having some Pinterest problems. Yes, your platform is a major source of inspiration, and you drive traffic to my website, but can you do me a huge favor? Please stop auto-tagging products with those little white dots for brand partners on my[...]
Wanna know all my social media secrets? Well, guess what…you’re in luck cuz I’ve got two speaking events coming up! First off, I’ll be in San Fransisco, March 1-3, for the Design Influencers Conference (my session is early afternoon, March 3), and I’ll be speaking about all things social media…not just Pinteres[...]
People ask time and time again to describe my style. Gaahhhhhhh, really? I have absolutely no idea where to begin. I mean when I see it I know it? Does that count? A little old. A little new. A little quirky. Sometimes pink. All things French. They look at me with a blank stare. Sorry, I got nothin' else for ya. Fast forward t[...]