1.25.2012

My Recent Feature: Pinterest Tab on Facebook



In light of a recent feature by Zach Prez of Photography Web Marketing (see the post here, if you missed it), it was suggested I blog about how to add the Pinterest tab on Facebook.

Pinterest does not have the option, yet, to embed a tag from their app to Facebook. I've used the Static iFrame app with the "Pin" icon at this point.  Click here to install the app on your Fan Page.



After you've installed the tab, it will automatically load as a welcome tab. Click on the tab to edit the settings, and choose the URL button (it will be on HTML):


In the place of the URL, you can either put the URL for a single pinterest board, like  http://pinterest.com/studiotrainer/photography-business-too/   or, to all of your boards in general, like:  http://pinterest.com/studiotrainer/ it's your choice.

Rename the tab to something like "Pinterest" or "Pinteresting",etc and hit save. You're done, and your boards are now live on your business fan page.

Keep in mind, you CANNOT edit the width, and your pinterest page is wide, so there will be scroll bars (your Facebook page can only handle up to 520px wide). It's not the prettiest thing out there, but it works. People will follow you from it, and it's a fun way to share your boards (it's increased my following by over 300 people since I've added it to my page)! Mine look like this on my business page:



I am always on the lookout for a width customizable host, so if you know of one, please let me know. I'd love to hear about it so that I may pass it on.

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12 comments:

  1. ChelseaJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Maybe my computer is just being silly, but I can't get the install link to work. Any ideas? BTW this is AMAZING Kate!!! THANK YOU!!!

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  2. Kate GJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Chelsea, here's another version of the tab: http://apps.facebook.com/iframehost/?ref=ts :) hope this works. Thanks for your kind words!

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  3. nataliemaephotographyJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Thanks for posting this!!! I can't wait to put it in action!

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  4. Sylvia Cook PhotographyJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    thanks for this, already in action on my fb page!

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  5. Karen CooleyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Hmmm, how did you get the icon next to "Pinteresting" to be the pin vs the default? I couldn't figure that out. Thanks for the post!

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  6. Juli L.January 26, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Thank you so much!! I just applied it to my Facebook Fan page and it's wonderful! :)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Karen, I had to click on the pin and create a new page to get the icon.

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  8. Karen CooleyJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Thanks, Gabrielle. I'll try that.

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  9. TaraJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Karen,
    Could you explain a bit more about how you got the pin icon on. I'm not sure what you mean by create a new page. Thanks!! I love this....thanks so much for this tutorial!

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  10. ROB TANNENBAUMFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Fantastic, you're a web angel for sharing!!!
    –ROB

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  11. Christy Peterson PhotographyMarch 17, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    UGH!!! I can't get it to link to Pinterest and now I can't give up and delete it the tab. I can usually figure this stuff out, so this is frustrating. Is it that bug thing they are taking about? I have renamed the tab name numerous times and when I save it, it won't save. The help pages are in Greek (not really, but you know).

    https://www.facebook.com/christypetersonphotography

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  12. susan harris jonesApril 11, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Hi I have followed all the instructions but it wont take me to the pinterest page instead it says

    This content cannot be displayed in a frame

    To help protect the security of information you enter into this website, the publisher of this content does not allow it to be displayed in a frame.


    What you can I try

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