Just when social media sharing has reached a fever pitch, out comes yet another outlet to dish out personal info.
Please join me in welcoming Pinterest to the all-star lineup of social media players.
Pinterest is a virtual pin board where you can set up various “boards” and while you search the web, you “pin” those items you like and want to share.
For example, you might be researching your next exotic vacation. Say you come across a beautiful resort in Bali that strikes your fancy, just click your downloaded “Pin It” button and you have just pinned your dream vacay to your travel board. Now, your Pinterest followers can see where your next vacation will be. Also, you can follow other’s boards (even if you don’t know the pinner personally).
The goals of the higher ups at Pinterest were to connect the world based on your interests. Recently, I started following someone’s board on home decor. I don’t actually know this person but with Pinterest, you don’t have to “friend” someone to see their pins. Also, you can either follow all the boards of someone or just the ones that interest you.
With apps for smart phones available, this new addictive outlet is making it easier to connect with others.
Unlike Twitter or Facebook, you do have to request a Pinterest account. However, as elite as that sounds, I requested an account and within 5 minutes, I was a new Pinterest user.
This site is definitely addicting but in a great way! People are using Pinterest to plan weddings, to make crafts, find recipes for a special diet, etc. Instead of aimlessly searching the web, Pinterest allows you to digitally organize your finds and share them with other who might also find them worthwhile.
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