# Submit to Pinterest

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/pinterest
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/pinterest.md
- **Directory:** Pinterest (pinterest.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://pinterest.com
- **DR:** 97
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#3 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Nofollow — pinterest.com pin links use nofollow — value is long-tail visual discovery traffic, not SEO backlinks

## Quick verdict

Visual discovery platform — DR 97, free to submit. Worth it for design-led and ecommerce brands; skip if you have no pin-worthy visuals or catalog products.

**Best for:** Design-led SaaS, ecommerce, and lifestyle brands with strong visual assets · Teams building long-tail discovery via Pinterest Business and catalog pins

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Business account and profile setup are immediate; catalog and Rich Pin validation take days to 2 weeks.
- **Review:** Pinterest validates claimed websites, Rich Pin metadata, and catalog feed compliance. Policy enforcement on spam and misleading pins.
- **Common rejections:** Unverified domain claims, broken catalog feeds, misleading pin metadata, or accounts violating Pinterest merchant policies.
- **Reputation:** Pinterest rewards consistent pinning — a one-time profile setup without ongoing pins yields little traffic.

## Pros

- DR 97 pinterest.com with Very High long-tail visual search referral traffic
- Free Pinterest Business account and organic pin distribution
- Catalog and product pins drive ecommerce discovery over time
- Visual search audience aligned with design, home, fashion, and lifestyle SaaS

## Cons

- Backlink quality rated Weak — pin links are nofollow
- Requires ongoing content investment — not a set-and-forget directory submit
- Poor fit for pure B2B dev tools without visual marketing angle
- Catalog and Rich Pin setup adds technical overhead for ecommerce feeds

## What you need before you submit

- Pinterest Business account with complete profile and claimed website
- High-quality vertical pin creative (1000×1500px recommended) linking to landing pages
- Website meta tags for Rich Pins (Open Graph) validated via Pinterest debugger
- For ecommerce: product catalog feed connected to Pinterest Catalogs
- Board strategy with keyword-rich titles and descriptions for discovery

**Gotchas:**

- Claim and verify your website before expecting Rich Pin or catalog features
- Pin consistently — algorithm favors active accounts with fresh pins
- Do not treat Pinterest like a link directory — visual quality drives clicks

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Pinterest Business account at pinterest.com — create pins, claim website, and optionally connect catalog feed.
- **Categories:** Board topics and pin keywords affect visual search discovery — align with how users search Pinterest, not Google SEO alone.
- **Anchor text:** Pin title and description with outbound link to product or landing page; links are nofollow.
- **Link placement:** Pins on pinterest.com/pin/{id} — indexed visual discovery entries, not a static business directory profile.

## FAQ

### Is Pinterest free for businesses?

Yes — Pinterest Business accounts and organic pins are Free. Pinterest Ads are optional paid amplification.

### Pinterest vs subreddit launch posts?

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform with business profiles and catalog pins — not community forum posting. Build pins and catalogs, not Reddit-style launch threads.

### Does Pinterest help SEO?

Pin links are nofollow (Weak backlink rating). Value is Very High long-tail referral traffic from visual search, not DR transfer.

### Can B2B SaaS use Pinterest?

Yes if you have visual content — product UI galleries, infographics, templates, and design assets. Pure text SaaS with no visuals is a poor fit.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)