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If you’ve been searching for the perfect email marketing platform, chances are you’ve come across Flodesk. With its visually stunning email templates, intuitive design, and promise of a flat-rate pricing model, it’s easy to see why so many female entrepreneurs are making the switch. But is Flodesk really worth the investment? And how does it compare to other platforms, especially as your email list grows?
Let’s break down Flodesk’s pricing, what you get for your money, and whether it’s the right long-term choice for your business.
Flodesk’s Pricing Structure: A Flat Fee That Stands Out
One of the biggest selling points of Flodesk is its flat-rate pricing model. Unlike other email marketing platforms that charge based on the number of subscribers you have, Flodesk keeps it simple:
$38 per month (or $35 per month when paid annually at $420/year)
No price increases based on subscriber count
Unlimited emails and workflows
No additional charges for automation
I used to spend hours fighting with other email platforms just to get my emails looking halfway decent. I spent more time trying to set everything up and sending simple emails than actually growing my email list. Since switching to Flodesk, growing my list feels effortless and automated. With Flodesk, I can whip up a beautiful email in minutes. It’s the kind of tool that makes running your business fun instead of frustrating.
What You Get for the Price
→ Unlimited Subscribers – Whether you have 500 or 50,000 subscribers, you pay the same. (Spoiler: most platforms charge way more once you pass 10k subscribers.)
→ Drop-Dead Gorgeous Emails – Seriously, Flodesk makes your emails look so professional without needing a designer. And if you need some premade design with copy then I got you covered with these Flodesk Templates.
→ Simple, Effective Automation – Welcome sequences, sales funnels, launch emails—it’s all drag-and-drop easy.
→ No Tech Headaches – You don’t need to know HTML or coding. It’s all super intuitive.
→ Fully Branded Designs – Upload your own fonts, colors, and logos to make your emails 100% you.
I used to spend hours fighting with other email platforms just to get my emails looking halfway decent. With Flodesk, I can whip up a beautiful em
How Flodesk Compares to Other Platforms
If you’re thinking, “Okay, but is Flodesk really the best deal?”—let’s compare. Here’s what it costs to have a 50,000-person email list on some of the big-name platforms:
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
If you think the pros are doing it all alone… think again. Let’s talk about a little secret that no one tells you when you’re starting out: the most successful entrepreneurs are not writing every single caption, blog post, or email themselves. They’re not spending hours each day brainstorming content ideas, crafting perfect headlines, or staring at a blinking cursor, wondering what to post next.
Nope. They’ve built systems, assembled teams, and invested in the best tools that help them show up consistently, without the overwhelm. Their marketing looks effortless because, behind the scenes, they’ve structured it that way.
And that’s exactly what we’re diving into today—how the professionals actually do it, why you don’t need to be burning yourself out trying to keep up, and how you can create content like them (without hiring a full team).
The Illusion of Effortless Marketing
From the outside looking in, it’s easy to assume that some people have it all figured out. Their social media posts are perfectly polished, their newsletters arrive like clockwork, and their blog is full of valuable insights. They must have some kind of superhuman ability to create content so seamlessly, right?
Not exactly.
The truth? Their effortless marketing isn’t effortless at all—it’s strategic. The reason they show up so consistently is because they have systems that do the heavy lifting for them. They batch content. They use tools. They’ve got workflows in place to make sure their brand stays visible, even when they’re not actively working on content creation.
Meanwhile, so many entrepreneurs feel like they’re failing because they can’t keep up. They sit down to post on Instagram and feel like they’re starting from scratch every single time. They want to send emails consistently but don’t know what to write. They wish they had a clear strategy, but instead, they’re scrambling just to stay relevant.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And I promise you don’t have to keep doing it this way.
What If You Had That Same Support?
What if instead of feeling stuck in the cycle of “What should I post today?”—you had a system in place that made creating content easy?
That’s where Wordsmith comes in. Think of it as your behind-the-scenes content strategist, AI-powered writing assistant, and creative sidekick all rolled into one. It’s built for business owners like you—people who want to show up consistently, powerfully, and authentically without spending hours every week stressing over content.
Have you ever browsed a product online, only to see it pop up in an ad later that day—maybe while scrolling through Facebook, checking your email, or reading an article? That’s remarketing in action. And while it might feel like the internet is reading your mind, what’s actually happening is one of the smartest and most effective marketing strategies available to business owners today.
Remarketing ads focus on people who have already interacted with your brand—whether they visited your website, engaged with a social post, or even added something to their cart but didn’t check out. Unlike traditional ads that introduce your business to a cold audience, remarketing ads target warm leads—people who already know who you are and have shown interest in what you offer. And that’s why remarketing consistently delivers some of the highest ROI in digital advertising.
Why Remarketing Ads Work So Well
Think about it—most people don’t buy something the very first time they see it. Life gets busy, distractions happen, and sometimes they just need a little nudge. That’s where remarketing comes in.
By showing up again in front of someone who already browsed your site, engaged with your content, or considered making a purchase, you’re increasing the chances of turning that interest into a sale. Instead of spending ad dollars trying to convince new people that your offer is valuable, you’re investing in people who already believe in it—they just need a final nudge.
And the results? They speak for themselves. Just the other day, I spent $11 on a remarketing ad and made $470 in return. That’s not an everyday occurrence, but it perfectly illustrates why remarketing ads come with the best return on investment—because they focus on the people who have already taken a look at what you have to offer. Out of all the ads I’ve run over the years, remarketing has always come out on top.
How Remarketing Works
Remarketing ads work by tracking visitors to your website (or people who engage with your content) using a tracking pixel or code. When they leave your site without making a purchase, they get added to a custom audience list, and your ads start following them around the internet—on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Google, and beyond.
Essentially, instead of showing ads to random people, you’re only targeting those who have already shown interest in your business. That means:
They’re already somewhat familiar with you.
They’ve already taken action, even if it was just browsing.
They’re much more likely to convert than someone seeing you for the first time.
That’s why remarketing ads don’t just increase conversions—they do so at a lower cost per conversion than cold audience ads.
Setting Up Your First Remarketing Ad
If you’re new to running ads, the thought of setting up remarketing might feel overwhelming, but I promise—it’s simpler than you think. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown to get started:
1. Install the Right Tracking Pixel
First things first, you need to install a tracking pixel (or tag) from the platform you’ll be running ads on. Facebook has the Meta Pixel, Google has Google Tag Manager, and Pinterest has its own Pinterest Tag. These tracking tools allow you to see who is visiting your site so you can retarget them with ads later.
2. Build a Custom Audience
Once your pixel is in place, it will start collecting data on visitors. Now, you can create custom audiences based on different interactions, such as:
People who visited your website in the last 30, 60, or 90 days.
People who added an item to their cart but didn’t check out.
People who engaged with your content (liked, commented, or shared a post).
People who watched a percentage of your video content.
3. Create a Compelling Ad
Remarketing ads don’t need to be flashy or complex—but they do need to be strategic. Since you’re targeting warm leads, your messaging should remind them why they were interested in the first place. Here are some approaches that work well:
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Marketing. Just the word alone can feel overwhelming, right? There’s always something new, always another trend to chase, another algorithm to figure out. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered, Do I really need to do all of this?
Here’s the truth: It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things. And often, the right things aren’t flashy. They aren’t loud. They aren’t even the things you see plastered all over social media. The magic? It’s in the small, quiet actions that compound over time and create real, lasting results in your business.
The Power of Small, Quiet Actions
We’ve been conditioned to think that success comes from going big, working harder, hustling longer. But here’s what I’ve learned after over a decade in business: Sustainable growth comes from consistency, not chaos. It comes from intentional, quiet steps taken over time—steps that don’t burn you out but instead build a foundation for long-term success.
Think about some of the most powerful marketing strategies: word-of-mouth, strong client relationships, a clear brand message. These aren’t things you “launch” in one day. They grow from small, intentional actions—like sending a heartfelt email to your audience, responding personally to a DM, or simply showing up with valuable content week after week.
The question is: What small, quiet actions are you taking today that will lead to big results tomorrow?
Small Actions That Have a Big Impact
Now, let’s get practical. What are the small but mighty moves you can make in your marketing? Here are a few that I swear by:
1. Writing Personalized Emails
You don’t need a massive email list to make an impact. What you do need is connection. Instead of just blasting out promotional emails, try writing like you’re talking to a friend. Share a personal story, offer something valuable, and invite conversation. That one email could be the thing that turns a reader into a loyal customer.
Recently, I added a Sunday series to my newsletter workflow where I check in on Sunday mornings, sharing some personal thoughts with my list. No sales, no pitch—just a cozy way to show up, connect, and offer something real. It’s my way of building relationships that go beyond business, and the responses have been incredible. Sometimes, the smallest, most personal actions create the biggest impact.
2. Engaging in One-on-One Conversations
In a world of automation and bots, personal connection is a marketing superpower. Reply to DMs. Send voice messages. Comment thoughtfully on someone’s post. These small actions make people feel seen, and that builds trust—the foundation of any great brand.
3. Creating Consistent, Valuable Content
Instead of trying to be everywhere all at once, focus on one platform and show up consistently. Maybe it’s a weekly blog, a short-form video series, or a podcast. When you commit to creating value in a way that feels natural to you, you attract the right audience without feeling like you’re constantly chasing visibility.
This year, I made it my focus to consistently blog, and it has transformed my content creation process. Having a structured space to share thoughts, insights, and experiences has made everything else—social media posts, emails, and marketing strategies—so much easier and more focused. Instead of scrambling for content ideas, I now have a steady flow of topics to pull from, reinforcing my brand message and deepening my connection with my audience.
4. Following Up With Past Clients or Customers
Most people focus on attracting new customers, but your best marketing strategy? Serving the people who have already said “yes” to you. A simple follow-up email to a past client can lead to a repeat booking, a referral, or a testimonial that brings in even more clients.
5. Refining Your Message
If you feel like your marketing isn’t landing, it’s not about doing more—it’s about getting clearer. Take time to refine your message so that when someone finds you, they instantly know what you do, who you help, and why it matters. Small tweaks in your messaging can lead to big shifts in how people perceive and connect with your brand.
The Mindset Shift: Less Hustle, More Impact
Here’s the thing: Marketing isn’t about volume—it’s about impact. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to make an impression. You don’t need to do all the things, post all the time, or be everywhere at once. What you do need is to focus on the actions that truly move the needle.
So, instead of asking, What else should I be doing? try asking:
What small action can I take today that will build long-term trust?
How can I connect with one person in a meaningful way?
What message do I need to clarify to make my marketing more effective?
Marketing isn’t about the rush—it’s about the ripple effect. Small, quiet actions create movements.
Now, I want to hear from you: What’s one small, quiet action you can take today that will set your marketing in motion? Maybe it’s sending an email, replying to a comment, or brainstorming a content series that excites you. Whatever it is, start there.
There’s a voice inside my head. Maybe you’ve heard it too. It whispers when I sit down to work, when I put myself out there, when I take on something new. Who do you think you are? It doesn’t come in screaming, doesn’t demand to be heard. Instead, it lingers—persistent, nagging, a quiet undercurrent beneath even my biggest moments. It asks if I’m capable, if I’m worthy, if I’m allowed to take up space in the world I’m building.
For a long time, I believed that voice. I thought success belonged to other people—the ones who had it all figured out, who stayed in their lane, who didn’t dare to want too much. And I wanted too much. I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom and a business owner. I wanted to homeschool my kids and build something of my own. I wanted the freedom to pivot, to create, to explore all the pieces of who I am. And for years, I fought the idea that I was asking for more than I deserved.
The Lie We’ve Been Told
From the moment we start dreaming, the world has opinions. We’re told to pick one thing. To stay focused. To specialize, niche down, master a single craft. To choose between motherhood and ambition, between creativity and structure, between dreaming and doing.
I was told, over and over again, that I had to choose. That doing too much would make me look scattered. That I’d never be taken seriously if I split my attention. That I couldn’t have the life I wanted because it simply wasn’t practical. And for a while, I let those voices win. I doubted myself. I played small. I kept parts of me hidden, convinced that if I let them all exist at once, I would be too much for people.
But here’s what I know now: That voice—the one that says we can’t do it all—is lying to us.
Owning Every Piece of Who I Am
My business is an extension of me. Every piece of it. From the Lightroom presets I’ve designed for photographers to the content creation tools I’ve built for entrepreneurs to the ad strategies I’ve taught to small business owners—every single thing I create holds a part of me. And the truth is, I couldn’t imagine doing just one thing for the rest of my life. The thought of choosing only one piece of me to bring to the world feels suffocating.
I thrive in the space between structure and spontaneity, between business and home life, between creativity and strategy. I love switching gears, embracing my multi-passionate heart, and giving myself permission to do what feels right rather than what’s expected.
But getting here took work. It required shifting my mindset from who do you think you are to do all of this? to I deserve to create a life that feels right for me.
Letting Go of Guilt
I had to let go of the guilt that came with loving my work. The guilt of wanting to create something for myself. The guilt of enjoying my kids and my career. The guilt of chasing big dreams while also holding space for my family.
I had to remind myself that it’s okay to want a full life. That I don’t have to shrink to make other people comfortable. That just because the world tells us to choose doesn’t mean we have to listen.
So, I made a choice. To embrace the both. To be an active, present mom and an ambitious, creative entrepreneur. To build sofa forts in the morning and write email sequences in the afternoon. To homeschool my kids and build a thriving business. To squeeze work into the pockets of my day and trust that even when it feels chaotic, I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
There was a time when my life was an open book. When every milestone, every messy, beautiful moment of motherhood, and every behind-the-scenes detail of my business felt like something I should be sharing online. After all, isn’t that how we connect? By letting people in, by showing them the real and the raw?
But over the years, I started questioning how much of my life I really wanted to put on display. What parts were mine to share, and what parts deserved to be kept sacred? More importantly, I began to feel the weight of an unspoken pressure—the pressure to share it all.
The Unspoken Expectation to Let People In
In the world of online business and social media, we’re told that transparency is key. That the more we share, the more relatable we become. And honestly? There’s a lot of truth to that. I’ve always been drawn to creators who share candidly, who make you feel like you’re sitting across from them with a warm cup of coffee, chatting about life and business.
But somewhere along the way, I started to wonder—where do we draw the line between connection and overexposure? At what point does sharing shift from feeling empowering to feeling like an invasion of our own privacy?
For me, that realization hit hardest when it came to my children. Especially as they grew older and more aware.
Why My Kids Aren’t Part of My Brand
Motherhood is a huge part of my life. It has shaped me in ways I never expected, and it influences how I run my business every single day. But when it comes to what I share online, I’ve made an intentional choice: my kids are not part of my content online.
Here’s why:
Their privacy comes first. They didn’t choose to have their lives shared online, and I want to give them the space to grow up without a digital footprint they had no say in creating.
Motherhood is part of me, but it’s not my whole business. I can share about my experiences as a mother without making my children the focus of my content.
I want to be present in real life, not just for the content. When I stopped documenting everything, I found myself actually living in the moment instead of thinking about how to share it.
I used to believe that if I just followed the latest trends, my marketing would magically fall into place. That if I jumped on the latest viral sounds, participated in every trending challenge, and crafted my content to match what the algorithm wanted, I’d finally see the results I was chasing. But after years of playing that game—posting, adjusting, and constantly feeling behind—I realized something big:
Trends come and go. But your brand? It deserves a strategy that feels timeless.
Before I took a whole year off from social media, marketing felt like a never-ending to-do list. There was always something new to keep up with. A new format. A new platform. A new strategy that someone swore was the “game-changer.”
But when I stepped away, something beautiful happened—I realized that my business was going to be just fine without it.
That realization changed everything.
Why Chasing Trends Isn’t a Marketing Strategy
When I look back on my time before stepping away from social media, I see just how much I was creating for the platform instead of creating for my business. I wasn’t focusing on what actually worked for me—I was focusing on what was working for everyone else.
And that’s where so many entrepreneurs get stuck.
Trends give the illusion that if we just hop on board at the right time, our business will explode. But here’s the truth: chasing trends is like running on a treadmill—you’re constantly moving, but you’re not actually getting anywhere. Sure, you might get a quick spike in engagement, but what happens when that trend fades? You’re left scrambling to find the next big thing, repeating the cycle over and over again.
The biggest shift happened when I stopped looking at trends as a strategy and started looking at them as tools—things I could use occasionally, but not things I needed to depend on for success. And when I made that change, I found myself creating content that actually felt good, content that didn’t feel forced or rushed, but instead felt aligned with the vision I had for my business.
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Monday, February 17th, 2025
Running ads can feel a little like gambling. You set a budget, launch a campaign, cross your fingers, and hope something good comes out of it. And when the results don’t come? That sinking feeling starts to creep in.
Where is my money going?
Why isn’t this working?
Should I just give up on ads altogether?
I get it because I’ve been there. I’ve run ads that flopped, watched my budget disappear into thin air, and spent way too much time trying to figure out where I went wrong. But once I cracked the code on what actually makes ads work, everything changed. My ads started converting, my budget stretched further, and I built a sales funnel that generated over $600K for just one of my products.
The truth is, ads can be wildly profitable—but only when you know what you’re doing. So today, I’m breaking down the three most costly ad mistakes entrepreneurs make—and exactly how to fix them.
Mistake #1: Running Ads Without a Clear Strategy
Too many business owners throw money at ads without a plan. They boost a post or run a campaign without thinking about why they’re doing it or what they want to achieve. But ads aren’t magic—you can’t just put money in and expect sales to roll out the other side.
What Happens When You Don’t Have a Strategy?
You waste money on ads that don’t convert.
You get random traffic that doesn’t actually buy.
You feel frustrated and convinced that ads “don’t work.”
The problem isn’t the ads themselves—it’s the lack of a clear strategy behind them. Ads should fit into a bigger marketing funnel that guides people from discovery to purchase.
What to Do Instead:
Define Your Goal – Before running an ad, ask yourself: What is the ONE thing I want this ad to accomplish? Are you trying to grow your email list? Sell a product? Get more traffic? Your ad should have a single, clear objective.
Know Your Customer Journey – Your ad should lead somewhere—whether it’s a high-converting landing page, an irresistible freebie, or a sales page designed to convert. A cold audience rarely buys immediately, so think about how your ad fits into their journey with your brand.
Use Targeting to Reach the Right People – The key to successful ads isn’t just getting in front of more people—it’s getting in front of the right people. Use interest-based and behavior-based targeting to reach those who are most likely to buy from you.
For years, I believed that the only way to grow my business was through working longer hours, posting more content, showing up every single day, hoping that organic marketing alone would bring in enough leads and sales. I thought if I just worked harder, the results would come.
And while organic marketing absolutely has its place, it wasn’t until I ran my first ad that I realized something that changed everything: I didn’t have to work more to grow. I just had to work smarter.
I went from feeling like I constantly had to grind for every single sale to seeing my business scale in a way that felt… dare I say, effortless? That’s when I knew: ads were the missing piece.
And I’ll never go back.
How Running Ads Changed Everything for Me
I’ll never forget the moment I launched my first paid ad. I had poured so much time into growing my business organically, yet it still felt like I was stuck in a cycle of needing to work around the clock. When I stopped working, the sales stopped coming.
I figured I had nothing to lose, so I took the leap. I started with a small budget, testing out just $5 a day. And then something wild happened—
For every dollar I spent, I was making three dollars back.
I watched as people who had never heard of me before started clicking, signing up, and buying. I could see exactly what I was spending and exactly what I was earning in return. For the first time, I wasn’t just hoping my marketing efforts would work—I had actual numbers to prove it.
I wasn’t just throwing content into the void and waiting for engagement. I was actively bringing in leads and customers on autopilot.
That one ad completely shifted how I looked at my business. It’s been over 10 years now, and I’m still running ads today.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Monday, February 10th, 2025
For years, I let social media dictate my content strategy. I would wake up, figure out what to post that day, and spend way too much time scrolling, getting sidetracked by what everyone else was doing. My focus was on what would perform well on social media—not what would actually move my business forward.
Then, I took a full year off social media (you can read about that here), and suddenly, everything changed. Without the constant pressure to create for Instagram, I was able to take a step back and ask myself: What kind of content actually supports my business? What type of content attracts my ideal customers? What helps me grow in a way that feels aligned and sustainable? What kind of content will feel authentic to who I am?
And that’s when I realized: I had my content strategy completely backwards.
The Mistake: Letting Social Media Lead the Way
For the longest time, I believed that social media was the foundation of my marketing. If I could just create the right posts, go viral, or keep up with trends, then everything else would fall into place.
But here’s the problem: social media is fleeting. Posts disappear in hours. Engagement doesn’t always lead to conversions. And constantly trying to figure out “what works” on social media meant I was chasing algorithms instead of building a real strategy.
Social media isn’t bad—but when it becomes the primary driver of your content strategy, it leads to burnout, frustration, and a whole lot of wasted time. I spent years stuck in this cycle, constantly tweaking my content to fit what I thought the algorithm wanted, instead of focusing on the long-term success of my business.
The truth? I was creating content for an audience that wasn’t even mine.
Every time I posted, I hoped for engagement, for validation, for a sign that I was “doing it right.” But I wasn’t building a sustainable marketing strategy—I was just feeding a system that rewarded short-term visibility over long-term growth. And today, I see so many business owners falling into the same trap, feeling beyond frustrated with their marketing strategy.
The Shift: Prioritizing SEO, My Blog, and My Email List
When I stepped away from social media, I had to rethink everything. Without it, where was my audience coming from? How was I reaching new customers?
That’s when I started focusing on:
SEO – Writing blog posts optimized for search so people could find me long after I published.
My Newsletter – Growing and nurturing my email list because it’s the only platform I own.
Long-Form Content – Creating high-value articles, guides, and resources that answer the questions my ideal customers are already searching for.
Creating Pinterest Pins – Turning my long-form content into searchable, evergreen pins because Pinterest is a search engine, not a social media platform.
Instead of creating for social media, I started creating for my business. I built my content strategy around what actually drives traffic, generates leads, and converts into sales.
And the best part? My content started working for me—even when I wasn’t online.
For the longest time, I thought perfection was the goal. That if I could just get things right—the perfect caption, the perfect website, the perfect offer—then everything else would fall into place. But you know what I’ve learned? Perfection is a trap. It keeps us from starting, from growing, and from fully enjoying the process of building something we love.
I know I’m not alone in this. So many entrepreneurs get stuck in the loop of tweaking, refining, and second-guessing—so much so that they never actually show up. And I get it. It’s scary to put yourself out there when it’s not just right. But here’s the truth: your audience isn’t looking for perfection. They’re looking for you—the real, messy, behind-the-scenes version of you.
And that’s exactly why this year, I’m choosing to embrace progress over perfection. Here’s why you should too.
Perfectionism Holds You Back More Than It Moves You Forward
How many times have you stopped yourself from posting, launching, or sharing something because it wasn’t ready? Because you weren’t sure if it was polished enough, if it would resonate, if it would be good enough?
Perfectionism tricks us into believing that we need to wait until we have it all figured out before we take action. But the reality? Nothing gets better without action.
Think about your favorite brands, the people you admire, or the businesses you support. Are they perfect? No. But they’re consistent. They show up, they keep going, and they build trust because they don’t let perfection keep them on the sidelines.
Your Audience Wants the Real You
A while back, I ran a poll asking my audience what they preferred to see from me—polished, curated content or raw, behind-the-scenes moments. And you know what? The overwhelming majority wanted the real stuff. The messy middle. The work in progress. The honest moments.
Because that’s what makes us relatable.
We don’t connect with perfection; we connect with real people. And as much as we like to believe that showing up “perfectly” will make us more successful, it’s actually the opposite. People want to see the process, the struggles, the journey—because it makes them feel like they’re not alone in theirs.
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Let’s talk about the powerhouse of marketing that doesn’t get nearly enough credit—Pinterest ads. When I built Wordsmith, I had two goals:
To help fellow entrepreneurs show up online and share their stories without the constant struggle of not knowing what to say.
To build something without spending my life glued to traditional social media platforms.
Fast forward, and I scaled Wordsmith to over $600K in revenue using two incredibly powerful things: Pinterest ads + my email list. No viral videos, no dancing on Reels, no posting 24/7 to stay relevant. Just a smart, strategic way to get my offer in front of the right people at the right time.
Here’s exactly how I did it—and how you can use Pinterest ads to grow your own business too.
Why Pinterest Ads?
First things first, let’s clear something up: Pinterest isn’t just another social media platform. It’s a visual search engine—meaning that when people are on Pinterest, they’re actively looking for solutions, ideas, and products.
Unlike Instagram or Facebook (where your content disappears in hours), Pinterest content lasts. People can search for and find your pins months—even years—after you post them. And when you pair that with a strong ad strategy, you’re literally getting your business in front of people who are searching for exactly what you have to offer.
That’s why Pinterest ads work so well. They put your brand in front of ready-to-buy customers without the constant content grind.
How I Used Pinterest Ads to Validate My Idea
Before I poured time and energy into building Wordsmith, I wanted to make sure there was actually demand for it. Enter: Pinterest ads.
I started with a simple strategy:
Created a few pre-written content templates and published them monthly to test the concept.
Ran a small Pinterest ad campaign targeting keywords that my ideal customers were searching for.
Tracked conversions to see if people were actually interested in what I was offering.
The result? They ate it up.
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