Choosing The Right Pictures
Synopsis
A pretty photo does not always make a pretty pin. Consider that as a little bit of Yoda’s wisdom for Internet marketers and bloggers wanting to make better use of Pinterest.
And as with all of Yoda’s words, that one is true, too. What looks good right now on your laptop or mobile phone will not automatically look good as a pin. You need to consider numerous factors in order to truly determine which of the photos you want to use for marketing your business are truly "pin-worthy".
Size
Size definitely matters in this case – especially where profile pictures are concerned. Here are a few guidelines you are better off adhering to when uploading a profile picture.
• Keep it square. Personally crop or resize your photos if you have to because you do not want Pinterest doing it for you – and they will.
• Keep dimensions at 160 x 160 pixels. Again, it’s better to do this on your own than let Pinterest do it for you. They won’t care if they accidentally crop off your head in what’s supposed to be a headshot.
• The subject should make up a large part of the photo. It must be visible and identifiable even when your profile photo shows up the size of a thumbnail.
