5 Ways To Make Every Blog Post Pinterest-Ready

You just hit publish on a new blog post. Congratulations! But, I can't help but ask… is it Pinterest-ready?

If not, yikes! That means your readers can’t easily save it (or the wrong image gets shared), AND you’re missing traffic Pinterest could be sending your way.

But don't worry. I'll show you how to make every blog post pinnable with the right images and a setup that’s simple to repeat. Even if you're not tech-savvy.

What does it mean for a blog post to be Pinterest-ready?

Being “Pinterest-ready” means your blog post is easy for readers to save to Pinterest, which helps more people see it and click back to your site.

When your post is Pinterest-ready:

• A share to Pinterest option appears when someone hovers over your images
• The right image gets shared (not just a random one)
• That image includes a clear Pinterest title and description
• Maybe you've added a long-form Pin that’s hidden in your post but still gets shared

When a reader saves your post to Pinterest, even more Pinterest users on the platform see it. That exposure brings new readers back to your blog, creating a steady loop of saves, shares, and traffic.

And with the right setup, like using a WordPress Pinterest plugin, it’s something you can do on every post without starting from scratch.

5 Ways to make your blog posts Pinterest-ready

This is where I'm going over ways to make sure every blog post is optimized for Pinterest. I'll show you tools and give you tips that make the whole process easy.

1. Use a Pinterest-friendly image

Pinterest loves vertical images. The ideal format is a 2:3 ratio (1000×1500 pixels), so your content looks great in the feed.

📸 Here's an example of what Pinterest-friendly images look like.

You can create a separate Pin graphic in Canva, Adobe Express, or your favorite design tool. I use Canva because it has tons of Pin designs and Pinterest templates to start with. Then, you add it to your blog post as a visible image or include it as a hidden Pin (more on that later).

2. Put a Pinterest Save button on your images

This is what makes your post pinnable at a glance.

With Tasty Pins, you can automatically show a Pinterest Save button when someone hovers over an image. You choose where it appears on the Pin. Plus, you can customize how it looks to match your brand.

That way, readers don’t have to install a browser extension or dig for a Pin. It's right there, ready to save to one of their Pinterest boards.

Still curious? Click play on the video below to see exactly how it works. ▶️

3. Choose which image (and pin title and description) gets shared

When someone saves your pins on Pinterest, you don’t want Pinterest grabbing a random image or Pin description. And you don't want it grabbing one without any context.

With Tasty Pins, you get to pick:

• Which image gets saved
• The Pinterest title and description that goes with it

This all happens inside your WordPress editor. You don't need any extra tools or confusing Pinterest settings. Click on any image in your WordPress post, and you’ll see spots to drop in your Pinterest title, description, and even a repin ID if you're feeling fancy.

It’s like giving each image its own little Pinterest strategy.

This gives you way more control over how your content appears on Pinterest and helps you show up in search results, not just with getting more saves. You don't have to worry about accidental Pins or missed opportunities.

Now you’re in charge of how people share your blog posts on Pinterest.

4. Add a hidden Pinterest image (optional but helpful)

Not every blog layout works with a long vertical image, and that’s okay.

With Tasty Pins, you can hide those Pinterest images that are way too tall. Then, that way, it doesn't show up in your post but does when someone hits save.

Your reader sees your clean, branded layout. But Pinterest sees a tall, optimized Pin with text overlay that's designed to stand out in the feed.

5. Link your post's images to the right Pin (or create one)

Already created a Pin for your blog post on Pinterest?

Embed it or link to it directly in your post. Or, if you're using Tasty Pins, you can add the repin ID to make sure that exact Pin gets shared when someone hits save.

If you didn't make one yet, no worries! Just turn the image you added earlier into a fresh Pin and start sharing it. And, to give readers a nudge, try adding a quick callout or Pinterest banner like the one below.

You can even create multiple Pin images for one blog post over time.

What happens if you don't have pinnable blog posts?

A reader loves your post, but can’t pin it? That’s a lost share (and a lost traffic opportunity).

🚨 Here’s what else can go wrong…

• No way to save? Readers might skip saving your content altogether.
• No control over the image? Pinterest could pull a random photo (or your logo).
• No description? Your post gets saved without context, which hurts engagement and searchability.
• No hidden Pin? You miss the chance to share an optimized vertical image without disrupting your blog layout.

And the worst part? You might not even realize it’s happening.

Your content could be this close to performing on Pinterest. But without the right setup, it slips through the cracks.

The easiest way to make every blog post Pinterest-ready?

By now, you know what it takes to optimize your blog for Pinterest. But doing all of it manually for every post? That’s exhausting.

Luckily, we have a Pinterest plugin for WordPress that'll help.

Tasty Pins is a simple, easy-to-use plugin that helps you:

• Add a Pinterest Save button to all your blog images (and customize how it looks to match your brand)
• Choose the exact photo and description that gets shared when readers pin a blog post on Pinterest
• Hide a long Pin behind the scenes, so your blog stays clean while still sharing an optimized image
• Make sure every one of your blog's Pinterest-ready photos is working the way it should

Getting started with Tasty Pins is EASY. You don’t need to mess with code or complicated settings. You check a few boxes, hit update, and your blog pictures are Pinterest-ready.

Even if you're brand new to Pinterest, it makes it easier for your readers to Pin your blog post on Pinterest the right way and get more from every save.

Get ready for the payoffs of a Pinterest-ready blog post!

You can drive traffic to your blog from Pinterest, but only if your posts are ready for it.

That means having the right image saved. The right description. And a setup that doesn’t leave your readers guessing (or skipping the Pin altogether).

So, if you’ve been putting off Pinterest because it felt too complicated, now’s the time to change that! When you connect your blog to Pinterest and optimize each post with Tasty Pins, you're doing more than making your blog pictures Pinterest-ready.

You're building a system and expanding to a social media platform where your posts keep working long after you hit publish.