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	This page is being developed~~. I am just learning, so~~ if you can add anything please do, or contact ~~me at~~ sueandjean@gmail.com.		This page is still being developed - if you can add anything, please do, or contact sueandjean@gmail.com.

			== What is Pinterest for? ==

	~~==== What~~ is ~~its purpose? ====~~		Pinterest isn't meant to replace other social networks - it's designed to be photo-led. The only text is in the category header or under each photo you upload.

	~~Pinterest~~ is ~~not meant~~ to ~~substitute any of the social networks~~, ~~it is designed~~ to ~~be photo led~~. ~~The only information on it is in the category header~~ or ~~under each photo you upload~~.		The idea is to create category pages that interest you, then look for pictures from other accounts to re-pin. You don't have to add your own photos, but you can - for instance, if you're doing a page about your own garden or your recipes.

	~~The idea is to create category pages which interest you~~ and ~~then look for pictures from other accounts to re-pin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if~~. ~~for instance, you are doing a page about your own garden or your recipes~~.		For examples, see http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/

	~~For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/~~		== What use is it for Freegle? ==

	~~==== What use is it for~~ Freegle~~? ====~~		By posting interesting photos and creating pages in various categories, you can reach people who'd be interested in Freegle but may not have heard of us.

	~~By putting interesting~~ photos ~~on and creating pages~~ in ~~various~~ categories, you can ~~reach people who would be interested in Freegle, but may not have heard of us~~.		When you log in you're shown a stream of new photos in the categories you've chosen, and you can re-pin any that interest you.

	~~When you log in you are shown a myriad of new photos which have arrived in the categories you have chosen, and you can re-pin any which interest you.~~		Freegle has created thirteen boards so far:

	Freegle~~.org has created thirteen boards so far.~~		* Freegle
			* Sustainable Living
			* Repurpose and Reuse Ideas
			* Gardening and Growing Your Own
			* Groups
			* Waste
			* The Frugle Home
			* Pallet Reuse
			* Fun Projects
			* Freegle UK Groups
			* Eco Fashion and Repurposing
			* Eco Homes
			* A Coat of Paint
			* Recycled Art

	*Freegle		Appropriate pins and photos are uploaded to each, and relevant organisations found and followed.
	*Sustainable Living
	*Repurpose and ~~Reuse ideas~~
	*Gardening and ~~Growing your own~~
	*Groups
	*Waste
	*The Frugle Home
	*Pallet Reuse
	*Fun Projects
	*Freegle UK groups
	*Eco Fashion and ~~repurposing~~
	*Eco Homes
	*A coat of Paint
	*Recycled Art

	~~Appropriate pins and photos are uploaded~~ to ~~each, and appropriate organisations, found and followed.~~		== I don't have time to do all this! ==

			You can set up the categories, then anyone with a Pinterest account can be co-opted to edit a category. It'll be added to their own account page, so they need no further login details.

	==~~== I don't have time~~ to ~~do all this! ==~~==		== Is there a quick way to add photos? ==

	~~You can set up~~ the ~~categories and then anyone who has a pinterest account~~ can ~~be co-opted~~ to ~~edit that category~~. ~~They will have it added to their own account page and so will need no further log in details~~.		Download the free Pinterest browser extension or app - you can find it in several places, or drag this one to your toolbar: [http://about.pinterest.com/goodies/ about.pinterest.com/goodies/]

			It's quick to add pins from another Pinterest page - just click 'Pin it'. It's just as quick to click a photo on any blog or account that supports sharing to Pinterest.

	~~==== Is there a quick way~~ to ~~add~~ photos~~? ====~~		You can't upload your own photos in batches - they have to be added individually, and large files take time, so resize high-resolution photos first if you can.

	You ~~need to download the free pinterest gadget for your toolbar or phone you~~ can ~~find it in several places, but there is one here your can just drag to your toolbars [http://about.pinterest.com/goodies/ about.pinterest~~.~~com/goodies/]~~		You can also pin directly from Facebook.

	~~It is quick to add them from another pinterest~~ page ~~you just click on 'pin it'.~~		== Should I tell my members about my page? ==

	~~It is~~ just ~~as quick to click on a photo on any blog or account which supports sharing with pinterest~~.		If you're doing it around reuse or repurposing, just mention it in an Admin message you send out about something else anyway.

	~~It is not possible~~ to ~~upload~~ your own ~~photos in batches they have to be individual, and if too large will take time. If you have high resolution you may be best resizing them first~~.		You can add a Pinterest follow button to your group's website or page:
			<a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a>
			Either use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account name.

	~~To pin direct from Facebook~~		== Setting up an account ==

			This is easy - go to [http://Pinterest.com pinterest.com], enter your name and email, and create a password. You then choose five categories from a list to get started; the list isn't great, but try to make your choices relevant - to you personally if it's a private account, or to people interested in reuse and self-sufficiency if it's for a Freegle group.

	~~==== Should I tell my members about my~~ page~~? ====~~		Create your first category page, give it a title, put that title in the search box, and find pins on similar boards that you think would be suitable.

	If you ~~are doing it based around reuse~~, ~~repurposing then I would just mention it in an Admin~~ you ~~send out about something else~~.		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories and their titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

	You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t



	~~==== Setting up an Account ====~~

	This bit is easy just go to [http://Pinterest.com pinterest.com]  put your name and email in, the boxes and create a password . You then have to choose five categories from a list to get you started. This list is not very good, and you will be shown pins from each. Try and make them relevant to you if it is a private account or to people interested in reuse, self sufficiency etc if it is to be a Freegle group.

	~~Create your first category page, give it a title, put this title in the search box and go and find pins on similar boards which you think would be suitable.~~

	~~Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.~~


	Back to [[Promotion]]		Back to [[Promotion]]

	[[Category:~~Promoting~~]]		[[Category:Promotion & Publicity]]

Jacky: /* What is its purpose? */

2013-11-21T11:04:28Z

What is its purpose?

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	For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/		For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/


	==== What use is it for Freegle? ====		==== What use is it for Freegle? ====

Jacky at 19:01, 23 September 2013

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			Back to [[Promotion]]

	[[Category:Promoting]]		[[Category:Promoting]]

Jacky at 18:59, 23 September 2013

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	~~ ~~This page is being developed. I am just learning, so if you can add anything please do, or contact me at sueandjean@gmail.com.		This page is being developed. I am just learning, so if you can add anything please do, or contact me at sueandjean@gmail.com.

	=== What is its purpose? ===
			==== What is its purpose? ====

	Pinterest is not meant to substitute any of the social networks, it is designed to be photo led. The only information on it is in the category header or under each photo you upload.		Pinterest is not meant to substitute any of the social networks, it is designed to be photo led. The only information on it is in the category header or under each photo you upload.

	The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to ~~repin~~. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if for instance you are doing a page about your own garden, or your recipes.		The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to re-pin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if. for instance, you are doing a page about your own garden or your recipes.

	For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/		For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/
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	By putting interesting photos on and creating pages in various categories, you can reach people who would be interested in Freegle, but may not have heard of us.		By putting interesting photos on and creating pages in various categories, you can reach people who would be interested in Freegle, but may not have heard of us.

	When you log in you are shown a myriad of new photos which have arrived in the categories you have chosen, and you can ~~repin~~ any which interest you.		When you log in you are shown a myriad of new photos which have arrived in the categories you have chosen, and you can re-pin any which interest you.

	Freegle.org has created thirteen boards so far.		Freegle.org has created thirteen boards so far.
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	*Recycled Art		*Recycled Art

	Appropriate pins and photos are uploaded to each, and appropriate organisations, found and followed.~~ ~~		Appropriate pins and photos are uploaded to each, and appropriate organisations, found and followed.

	==== I don't have time to do all this? ====
			==== I don't have time to do all this! ====

	You can set up the categories and then anyone who has a pinterest account can be co-opted to edit that category. They will have it added to their own account page and so will need no further log in details.		You can set up the categories and then anyone who has a pinterest account can be co-opted to edit that category. They will have it added to their own account page and so will need no further log in details.

	==== Is there a quick way to add photos?~~ ~~ ====
			==== Is there a quick way to add photos? ====

	You need to download the free pinterest gadget for your toolbar or phone you can find it in several places, but there is one here your can just drag to your toolbars [http://about.pinterest.com/goodies/ about.pinterest.com/goodies/]		You need to download the free pinterest gadget for your toolbar or phone you can find it in several places, but there is one here your can just drag to your toolbars [http://about.pinterest.com/goodies/ about.pinterest.com/goodies/]

	It is quick to add them from another pinterest page you just click on 'pin it'		It is quick to add them from another pinterest page you just click on 'pin it'.

	It is just as quick to click on a photo on any blog or account which supports sharing with pinterest.		It is just as quick to click on a photo on any blog or account which supports sharing with pinterest.

	It is not possible to upload your own photos in batches they have to be individual, and if too large will take time. If you have high resolution you may be best resizing them first.~~ ~~		It is not possible to upload your own photos in batches they have to be individual, and if too large will take time. If you have high resolution you may be best resizing them first.

	To pin direct from Facebook		To pin direct from Facebook

	~~==== Should I tell my members about my page?<br> ====~~

	~~ ~~If you are doing it based around reuse, repurposing then I would just mention it in an Admin you send out about something else.~~<br>~~		==== Should I tell my members about my page? ====

			If you are doing it based around reuse, repurposing then I would just mention it in an Admin you send out about something else.

			You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t

	You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t <br>

	~~<br>~~

	=== Setting up an Account~~ ~~ ===		==== Setting up an Account ====

	This bit is easy just go to [http://Pinterest.com pinterest.com]  put your name and email in, the boxes and create a password . You then have to choose five categories from a list to get you started. This list is not very good, and you will be shown pins from each. Try and make them relevant to you if it is a private account or to people interested in reuse, self sufficiency etc if it is to be a Freegle group.		This bit is easy just go to [http://Pinterest.com pinterest.com]  put your name and email in, the boxes and create a password . You then have to choose five categories from a list to get you started. This list is not very good, and you will be shown pins from each. Try and make them relevant to you if it is a private account or to people interested in reuse, self sufficiency etc if it is to be a Freegle group.

	Create your first category page, give it a title, put this title in the search box and go and find pins on similar boards which you think would be suitable.~~ ~~		Create your first category page, give it a title, put this title in the search box and go and find pins on similar boards which you think would be suitable.

	Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.~~ ~~		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

	~~<br>~~

	[[Category:~~Promotion~~]]		[[Category:Promoting]]

Jacky: /* What is its purpose? */

2013-09-19T12:46:47Z

What is its purpose?

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	The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to repin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if for instance you are doing a page about your own garden, or your recipes.		The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to repin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if for instance you are doing a page about your own garden, or your recipes.

	For ~~a good example~~, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/		For examples, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/ and http://www.pinterest.com/borofreegle/


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	You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t <br>		You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t <br>

	<br>		<br>

	=== Setting up an Account  ===		=== Setting up an Account  ===

Jacky at 15:58, 18 September 2013

2013-09-18T15:58:55Z

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	Pinterest is not meant to substitute any of the social networks, it is designed to be photo led. The only information on it is in the category header or under each photo you upload.		Pinterest is not meant to substitute any of the social networks, it is designed to be photo led. The only information on it is in the category header or under each photo you upload.

	The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to repin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if for instance you are doing a page about your own garden, or your recipes.~~ ~~		The idea is to create category pages which interest you and then look for pictures from other accounts to repin. You don't have to add any of your own, but you can if for instance you are doing a page about your own garden, or your recipes.

			For a good example, have a look at http://www.pinterest.com/lorijen/

	~~<br>~~

	==== What use is it for Freegle? ====		==== What use is it for Freegle? ====

Dorothyjeanquinn: a

2013-06-02T20:10:38Z

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	Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

	~~[[Cat:Promotion\|Promotion]]~~[[Category:Promotion]]~~<br>~~		<br>

			[[Category:Promotion]]

Dorothyjeanquinn: a

2013-06-02T20:10:11Z

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	Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

	[[Cat:Promotion\|Category:Promotion]]<br>		[[Cat:Promotion\|Promotion]][[Category:Promotion]]<br>

Dorothyjeanquinn: a

2013-06-02T20:08:25Z

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	Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

	[[Cat:Promotion]]<br>		[[Cat:Promotion\|Category:Promotion]]<br>

Dorothyjeanquinn: a

2013-06-02T20:07:00Z

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	To pin direct from Facebook		To pin direct from Facebook

	==== Should I tell my members about my page?<br> ====		==== Should I tell my members about my page?<br> ====

	If you are doing it based around reuse, repurposing then I would just mention it in an Admin you send out about something else.<br>		If you are doing it based around reuse, repurposing then I would just mention it in an Admin you send out about something else.<br>

	You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t <br>		You can put a pinterest button on your Yahoo page as well. <a href="http://pinterest.com/freegleuk/"><img src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" height="26" alt="Follow us on Pinterest" /></a></p> wither use this or substitute freegleuk with your own account title.t <br>

	<br>		<br>

	=== Setting up an Account  ===		=== Setting up an Account  ===
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	Create your first category page, give it a title, put this title in the search box and go and find pins on similar boards which you think would be suitable.		Create your first category page, give it a title, put this title in the search box and go and find pins on similar boards which you think would be suitable.

	Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.		Just add pages and pins as you have time. You can change the order of your categories, and the titles at any time, but you can't change the order of the pins on a page.

			[[Cat:Promotion]]<br>