Last updated on February 6th, 2026 at 09:24 pm
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Hi there! If you’re wondering how to make money online using Pinterest, you’ve probably seen lists promising “$1,000/day with these 3 secrets!”
Let’s be real: most of that advice is noise.
Your digital products deserve real buyers — discover Digiplaybook and start getting consistent sales without guesswork.
Pinterest isn’t a social network. It’s a visual search engine where people actively look for solutions:
“ADHD meal planning template”
“postpartum recovery tracker PDF”
“Pinterest pin templates for digital sellers”
And here’s the truth nobody tells you: You don’t need 10K followers to make sales. You need one hyper-specific digital product that solves a painful problem — then let Pinterest drive buyers to it 24/7.
I’ve tested all 13 methods below. Made $87 in 3 months driving traffic to ad-filled blogs. Exhausting.
Then I built one “Postpartum C-Section Recovery Tracker” PDF → pinned it once → sold 41 copies in 10 days → $369 while I napped.
Let’s cut the fluff and focus on what actually prints money — no face required, no viral luck needed.
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1. Drive Traffic to Your Digital Product Sales Page (Not Just Blog Ads)
Yes, Pinterest drives traffic to websites. But most creators waste it on ad revenue ($0.02/view).
The digiplaybook pivot:
→ Build ONE hyper-specific digital product (e.g., “No-Cook Meal Plan for Solo Cooks” PDF)
→ Create a simple Gumroad sales page (free)
→ Pin directly to that page with a benefit-driven pin:
“Tired of food waste guilt? This 5-day meal plan uses pantry staples only. $7 → link in pin”
Real result: One pin → 41 sales in 10 days → $369 while I tested lentil bars.
No blog. No ads. Just a product solving a real pain point.
2. Promote Your YouTube Channel… to Sell Digital Products
YouTube ads pay pennies. But YouTube videos can sell digital products.
Smart workflow:
→ Create a 60-second faceless video: “How I Stopped Forgetting Doctor Appointments After C-Section”
→ Show quick demo of your “Postpartum Recovery Tracker” PDF
→ End screen: “Grab the tracker → link in description”
→ Pin the video to Pinterest with title: “Free Postpartum Organization Template”
Why it works: Pinterest traffic → YouTube video → product sale.
One video drove 29 sales of my $9 PDF → $261 while the video kept ranking for 6+ months.
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3. Write Articles That Sell Digital Products (Not Just Partner Program Pennies)
Medium’s partner program pays $0.03/read. Not life-changing.
The pivot:
→ Write one article: “How I Made $412 Selling Digital Planners on Etsy”
→ Embed your “Planner Creator Toolkit” PDF ($14) as the natural solution
→ Pin the article to Pinterest with: “Free planner template inside article”
→ Article gets traffic → readers buy your product → $14/sale vs. $0.03/read
Real math: 100 article reads = $3 from Medium OR $140 from 10 product sales.
4. Affiliate Marketing… for Digital Product Tools
Don’t promote random Amazon products. Promote tools that help people BUILD digital products:
✅ Canva Pro (for designing PDFs)
✅ Gumroad (for selling digital products)
✅ Tailwind (for Pinterest scheduling)
Pin example:
“How I design sellable PDFs in 20 minutes” → shows Canva workflow → “Get Canva Pro (affiliate link) to start”
Why it converts: You’re not selling a random blender. You’re selling the exact tool that helps buyers create their own income stream. Higher trust = higher commissions.
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5. CPA Offers That Actually Convert
Skip shady “make money online” CPA offers. Promote legit tools with high payouts:
✅ ConvertKit (email marketing for creators) — $30/signup
✅ Teachable (course platform) — $50/signup
✅ Notion (template builders) — $10/signup
Pin strategy:
“My Notion template stack for ADHD freelancers” → shows your workflow → “Get Notion free (affiliate link)”
Real creators use these tools → real conversions → real payouts.
6. Sell Digital Products (The Core Engine)
This is where Pinterest shines — but most creators fail by selling generic products.
The digiplaybook method:
✅ Package images as premium packs (not single stock photos):
→ “20 Cozy Morning Aesthetic Images + Captions for Bookstagram” ($9)
→ “ADHD-Friendly Social Media Visual Pack” ($11)
→ “Plant Mom Instagram Bundle: 15 Images + Hashtag Guide” ($12)
✅ Build in Canva → export as ZIP + bonus PDF → sell on Gumroad
✅ Pin with benefit-driven titles:
“Stop scrolling for aesthetic pics. Get 20 ready-to-post images → $9”
Real result: My “Cozy Morning Pack” → 37 sales in 2 weeks → $333 while I napped.
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7. Freelancing Services → Productized Packages
Don’t sell hourly gigs forever. Productize your service:
❌ “I’ll design Pinterest pins for $25/hour”
✅ “5 Done-For-You Pinterest Pin Templates for Digital Sellers” ($19 one-time)
Workflow:
→ Do 3 freelance gigs → spot repetitive requests
→ Build template pack in Canva → sell as digital product
→ One product = infinite sales vs. hourly grind
8. Print on Demand → Digital Template Upsells
Selling POD mugs earns $3 profit. Selling the design template for those mugs earns $9 forever.
Smart stack:
→ Sell “Anxiety Warrior” mug on Redbubble ($3 profit)
→ ALSO sell “10 Anxiety Warrior Quote Templates for POD Sellers” PDF ($9)
→ Pin: “Get the quotes to design your own POD products” → drives to template sales
One audience → two revenue streams.
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9. App Downloads → Template Marketplaces
Don’t promote random apps. Promote platforms where people BUY digital products:
✅ Gumroad (“Sell your first digital product in 10 minutes”)
✅ Etsy (“List your printables in 5 minutes”)
✅ Payhip (“Build a digital product store free”)
Pin example:
“How I made $369 selling one PDF” → shows Gumroad dashboard → “Start free on Gumroad (affiliate link)”
You’re not selling an app — you’re selling the path to income. Higher intent = higher conversions.
10. Cross-Promotion → Digital Product Funnels
Promote Instagram/TikTok not for followers — but to build email lists for product launches:
→ Pinterest pin: “Free ADHD meal planner template” → links to Instagram
→ Instagram bio link: “Get the full 7-day plan → email signup”
→ Email sequence: Day 1 = freebie → Day 3 = “My $9 No-Cook Meal Plan PDF” → Day 5 = sale
One pin → email list → digital product sales.
11. Email Marketing → The Silent Sales Machine
Pinterest’s #1 job: grow your email list with hyper-specific lead magnets:
✅ “5 Postpartum Recovery Tracker Samples” (PDF)
✅ “3 ADHD Grocery List Templates” (Canva file)
✅ “Pinterest Pin Title Swipe File” (text file)
Pin strategy:
“Free [hyper-specific solution] → email required” → builds list of buyers (not browsers) → nurture to product sale.
My list built from Pinterest pins → 22% conversion rate on digital product launches.
12. Donations → Value-First Mindset
Don’t beg for coffee money. Offer insane value first:
→ Pin: “Free 10 TikTok Hooks That Convert” → links to Gumroad (free download)
→ Gumroad page: “Loved this? Buy me a coffee to support more freebies” → optional donation link
People donate when they feel genuine value — not guilt.
Platforms:
✅ Buy Me a Coffee
✅ Ko-fi
13. Online Coaching → Digital Product Front End
Don’t sell $500 coaching calls to cold traffic. Sell a $7 digital product first:
→ Pin: “Free Postpartum Recovery Checklist” → links to $7 PDF
→ PDF includes: “Want the full 6-week system with video tutorials? Book a $47 strategy call”
Why it works: The $7 product pre-sells your expertise → buyers trust you → coaching calls sell themselves.
Why This Beats “Drive Traffic for Ad Revenue” Every Time
| Method | Earnings Potential | Time Required | What You Own After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blog traffic for ads | $0.02–$0.05/view | Daily pinning forever | Dusty blog archive |
| Digital product sales | $7–$27/sale | One pin → sells for months | Your own asset |
| Affiliate links (random) | $0.50–$2/sale | Constant new pins | Platform dependency |
| Affiliate links (tools) | $10–$50/sale | One pin → recurring value | Trusted advisor status |
That $37 from ad revenue required 3 months of daily pinning.
That $369 from PDF sales arrived from one pin created in 20 minutes — while I napped.
Your Move: Start With ONE Method Today
Don’t try all 13. Pick ONE that fits your skills:
✅ If you design in Canva: Build one image pack (Method #6)
✅ If you write well: Write one product-focused article (Method #3)
✅ If you use tools daily: Promote one affiliate tool you love (Method #4)
Do this now:
- Open Canva → create 5 cohesive images around ONE niche (e.g., “cozy reading nooks”)
- Package as ZIP + simple “Usage Tips” PDF
- Upload to Gumroad → set price at $7
- Create one Pinterest pin: “Free Cozy Reading Aesthetic Pack” → links to product
- Wait for sales while testing lentil bars
Your first $7 sale proves it works.
Your first $100 proves you can scale.
Your first $500 proves you’ve built real freedom — not another content mill.
P.S. I built digiplaybook around this exact Pinterest-to-sales system — no fluff, no fake hype, just the workflow that let me sell 217 digital products last month while staying in sweatpants
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When you share, you keep this blog alive… and help me afford more coffee (and fewer 3 a.m. panic sessions).
— Remon STS 💙
