When you see a Pin you like on Pinterest, you have several options.  Most people figure out pretty quickly that they can RePin an image to one of their own boards.  But you have a couple other options, as well.

You can Like a Pin.  Why would you do this?  For the longest time, I didn’t understand this option.  If I like something, I’m just going to RePin it, right?  Well, not necessarily.   I still RePin things more often than I “like” them, but I have found that sometimes I really like something but it isn’t relevant to me.  For instance, lots of people Pin wedding-related items.  I am already married and not planning anyone else’s weddings anytime soon, so I don’t have a wedding board.  But I might come across a dress I think is gorgeous, or a cool idea for a flower arrangement.  I can “like” these Pins, even if I don’t see any reason to RePin them to my own boards.

You can also Comment on a Pin.  This is just what it sounds like.  You can comment on a Pin that’s yours or on someone else’s Pin, and you can comment whether or not you are “liking” and/or RePinning the Pin.  It’s just a good way to increase interaction.  It could be a comment as simple as, “Mmmm….looks good.”  On a controversial or informative pin it could be a full-fledged discussion-type comment.  Or it could be a question.   “Have you tried this?” “How did it work for you?”  “Is that green paint?”  Whatever!  Just remember that it’s public, and play nice. 🙂

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