So, did you know that you can post affiliate links on Pinterest? You don't have to add a link to a blog post; you can send people straight to the affiliate platform! You don’t need a giant following to earn with Pinterest. You need three things: a useful Pin, a transparent affiliate link, and a routine you can repeat every week, preferably daily. 

What’s an affiliate link on Pinterest?

It’s a unique URL from a merchant or network that tracks your referral and pays a commission if someone buys. Pinterest allows affiliate links. Your actual commission comes from the merchant or network, not Pinterest.

Bottom line: you can post product Pins with your affiliate link, as long as you’re clear and honest about it.

The must-dos

1. Disclose clearly. Use plain language at the top of your description:
   “Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you.”

2. Be transparent with links. Avoid shady redirects and link cloaking. If possible, link directly to the merchant page you’re talking about.

3. Don’t spam. Mix up images, angles, and formats. Repetitive, low-value Pins get buried.

4. Keep claims honest. If you say it does X, it should actually do X.

How to make a compliant affiliate Pin

1) Join a relevant program
Pick reputable networks or direct merchant programs. Compare commission rate, cookie window, and rules.

2) Choose a product with a clear use case
Pinterest is intent-driven. Pick items that solve a specific problem people are already searching for: “small kitchen storage,” “home office lighting,” “winter boots.”

3) Create a Pin that sets expectations
Use a clean product or lifestyle photo. Add a 6–8-word overlay that states the benefit: “Leak-proof meal prep boxes.” In the description, say who it’s for, and where the link goes.

4) Add the affiliate URL
Paste your affiliate link in the destination field. Keep the path clean.

5) Add the disclosure
Put it in the first line so users don’t have to click “more.”

6) Save to the right board
Boards help Pinterest understand your content. Keep them tightly themed.

7) Publish and measure
Track outbound clicks and conversions in your affiliate dashboard. Refresh winners with updated images or seasonal keywords.

Quick templates you can reuse

Single-product Pin

• Overlay: “[Product] Review: Worth It?”

• First line: “Affiliate link. I may earn a commission.”

• Description: one benefit, one limitation, ideal buyer.

Versus Pin (if you have a blog post with a review)

• Overlay: “[Product A] vs [Product B]”

• Description: who each is best for, one standout feature each, verdict.

• Destination: a short comparison post on your website with full disclosure and buy buttons.

Checklist Pin

• Overlay: “Starter Kit: [Goal] in 30 Days”

• Description: 3–5 steps and one product rec with your affiliate link.

Copy-and-paste disclosure lines

• “Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase, at no extra cost to you.”

• “This links to my full guide on ****.com, which includes affiliate links. If you buy, I may earn a small commission.”

Keep disclosures simple and impossible to miss.

Keywords that attract buyers

Pair the exact product name with intent terms:

• “review 2025,” “best for small spaces,” “under 50,” “gift ideas,” “US product,” “dishwasher safe,” etc
  Front-load the first 40–60 characters with the key benefit so it reads well on mobile.

Make your site conversion-friendly

If you send traffic to your website, help readers buy with confidence:

• A clear affiliate disclosure page in the header or footer.

• Skimmable sections, fast load, original photos.

• Comparison tables with real differences that matter.

• “Where to buy” buttons that name the merchant, so no one is surprised after the click.

Fix common pain points

• Low reach: stop posting near-duplicate Pins back-to-back. Change the creative, headline, and angle.

• Blocked links: remove shorteners and extra redirects; link straight to the merchant.

• Weak conversions: tighten message match. Your Pin promise and landing page should line up. Also, check the program’s cookie window and terms.

A simple daily/weekly workflow

1. Pick one problem people actually search for.

2. Choose one product that truly solves it.

3. Make one image plus one variant.

4. Write a short, clear disclosure and a benefit-led description.

5. Publish to the most relevant board.

6. Check clicks and sales next week, refresh the winners, and repeat.

Final note

Pinterest is fine with affiliate links when you’re transparent, helpful, and not spammy. Lead with value, disclose upfront, and make the click destination obvious. Do that consistently, and you’ll get from first Pin to first commission without needing a miracle or a million followers.