Category: pinterest

Pinterest users won’t see ads when they search for election-related content

[ad_1] Today’s policies build on the company’s decision to ban political advertising from its platform in 2018. As before, you won’t see political ads on Pinterest, nor will the company show any ads when you search for general election terms like “polling place.” The same goes for when and if you decide to search for […]

Pinterest says its skin tone searches are now more accurate

[ad_1] Pinterest Pinterest’s augmented reality Try On feature, through which you can virtually try on makeup via the Lens function, supports skin tone searches too. That way, you can see how different products look on people with skin tones similar to your own. Try On now includes more than 10,000 “shoppable shades that are discoverable […]

Pinterest’s moderation doesn’t catch some abusive and false material

[ad_1] A spokesperson acknowledged to OneZero that policy-violating material would “sometimes appear” in results, even after it asked to have the content removed entirely. The company stuck to its emphasis on blocking search results, though, and said it “encourage[s]” people to content in addition to taking advice from “outside experts.” The representative added that it […]

Pinterest’s new Lens feature lets you find products based on your photos

[ad_1] Pinterest is back on its shopping flex with a new “Shop” tab in Lens camera search results. From today, you’ll be able to tap the camera in search bar, snap or upload a photo and then see the Shop tab with a feed of Pins based on products identified in that image. Helpfully, it’ll […]

Shopify’s new app makes it easier for merchants to sell on Pinterest

[ad_1] This means Shopify merchants get access to distribution across Pinterest, as well as reporting and results tracking. Importantly, it’s a free service, so indie sellers ad big brands alike can get organic promotion without spending a penny. Of course, there is a paid option too, which lets merchants promote their pins as a paid […]

Staying social when you’re forced to isolate

[ad_1] Getting prepped While virtual hangouts shouldn’t require much more planning than IRL get-togethers, they do require a different type of prep. Instead of loading up on snacks for your guests, you’ll need to make sure you have the right gear at the ready. It sounds obvious, but double check that everyone knows when you […]

Pinterest lets users virtually try on makeup

[ad_1] With the launch, Pinterest joins dozens of other brands and platforms offering similar virtual beauty offerings. IL MAKIAGE rolled out its shade-matching algorithm last year, while YouTube and Amazon both now offer similar try-on features. L’Oreal, Benefit and Neutrogena are also on board. Unlike some other tools, though, Pinterest says it wants shoppers to […]

Pinterest makes it easier for groups to organize and react to their boards

[ad_1] Pinterest is also rolling out a new sorting feature that gives you a way to sort by “Most Reactions” and “Most Comments,” helping you quickly find the most popular (or unpopular) ideas. In the future, the new feature will even make it possible to sort by Pinner. The social network also promises to release […]