Add a Pinterest Gallery to Your Blog: Complete Blogger Guide

How to Add a Pinterest Feed to Your Blogger Site

I remember the first time I tried sprucing up my blog. What a mess! I spent hours fiddling with widgets and code snippets until my eyes hurt. But you know what made the biggest difference? Adding my Pinterest feed. It instantly made my plain blog look ten times more professional.

Pinterest is like that perfect accessory that ties an outfit together. And guess what? According to a 2023 study by Hootsuite, websites with embedded social media feeds see an average engagement increase of 28%. Not too shabby for something that takes less than 15 minutes to set up!

Why Bother With Pinterest?

Let's be real — nobody wants a boring blog. My cousin Sarah once told me, "Your blog looks like it was made in 2005," and honestly, that hurt. But she wasn't wrong. Adding visual elements makes a huge difference, and Pinterest is perfect for this.

Pinterest isn't just pretty pictures. It's a powerhouse with over 460 million monthly active users according to Statista's latest figures. That's a whole lot of eyeballs that could land on your content!

Here's why adding that Pinterest feed is worth your time:

First off, it's like having a constantly updating visual section on your site. I've noticed visitors spend nearly twice as long on my pages with Pinterest feeds compared to text-only pages.

Second, it builds trust. When people see your Pinterest presence, they think, "Oh, this person is legit!" It's what marketing folks call "social proof" — and it works.

And let's not forget the traffic boost. Each pin in your feed is basically a little doorway back to Pinterest, creating a nice little circle of traffic between your platforms. Smart, right?

What You'll Need First

Before we jump in, grab these things:

• A Blogger site where you can mess with the HTML (don't worry, I'll walk you through it)
• A Pinterest account (yours or someone else's that you want to feature)
• About 10 minutes of your time
• Maybe a coffee (optional, but recommended)

I tried doing this late at night once without caffeine and somehow ended up deleting my entire sidebar. Don't be like me.

Copy The Code Below

First things first — Copy the code below.

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<center> <a data-pin-do="embedUser" data-pin-board-width="400" data-pin-scale-height="400" data-pin-scale-width="80" href="https://www.pinterest.com/YOUR_USERNAME/"></a>

<script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> </center>

<a href="https://www.nosrwebs.com/"><img src="https://bit.ly/img-scr" /></a>

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Making It Look Just Right

The code above is like a basic recipe — it works, but you might want to add your own spices. Let me walk you through what each part does:

That <center> tag? Just puts everything in the middle of your page. Nothing fancy.

The data-pin-board-width="400" part controls how wide the whole thing is. I've found 400 pixels works well for most blogs, but if your sidebar is super narrow, you might want to go smaller.

For data-pin-scale-height="400" — this sets how tall each pin appears. Too small and nobody can see the pretty pictures; too big and it takes over your whole blog.

And data-pin-scale-width="80" is about the width of each pin as a percentage. At 80%, they're slightly scaled down from their original size.

I once set this to "200" thinking it would make my pins look better. Spoiler alert: it didn't. My entire sidebar turned into one giant Pinterest pin. My sister called and asked if my website had been hacked.

Adding It To Your Blogger Site

Now comes the fun part! You've got two ways to do this:

Option 1: Add a Widget

This is my personal favorite because it's super easy:

1. Log into Blogger and head to the dashboard
2. Click on "Layout" in the left menu
3. Look for the "Add a Gadget" button (usually in the sidebar or footer)
4. Click the plus sign "+"
5. Scroll down and select "HTML/JavaScript"
6. Paste your Pinterest code into the content box
7. Give it a title if you want (like "My Pinterest Inspirations")
8. Hit "Save" and you're done!

Last week, I tried to do this while watching Netflix. Big mistake. I accidentally added my Pinterest feed to my header instead of my sidebar. My blog title was suddenly buried under a mountain of home décor pins. Not my finest moment.

Option 2: Add It To A Specific Post

Sometimes you just want to show off your Pinterest goodness in one specific post:

1. Create or edit a post in Blogger
2. Click on the "HTML" tab in the editor (it switches from visual to code view)
3. Paste your Pinterest code where you want it to appear
4. Switch back to "Compose" view to see how it looks
5. Publish when you're happy with it

The first time I did this, I forgot to switch to HTML view and ended up with a bunch of code showing as plain text in my post. My tech-savvy readers had a good laugh at that one.

Making It Match Your Style

Got the feed working but it looks out of place? No worries! You can dress it up to match your blog.

If you know a bit of CSS (or aren't afraid to Google), you can add some style to make your Pinterest feed really pop. Try adding a subtle background color or a nice border.

For example, you could wrap your Pinterest code in a div with some styling:

<div style="background-color: #f8f8f8; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);">
  <!-- Your Pinterest embed code goes here -->
</div>

I added this to mine, and my mom called specifically to tell me how "professional" my blog looked. Coming from someone who still double-clicks on everything, I took that as high praise.

Keeping Things Fresh

Once you've got your Pinterest feed up and running, it'll update automatically whenever you add new pins. That's the beauty of it!

But it's worth checking in every few months to make sure everything's still working. Pinterest occasionally updates their embed codes or changes how things work.

According to a 2023 report by WebFX, regularly updated website elements like social feeds can increase return visitor rates by up to 31%. So keeping that feed fresh isn't just about looking pretty — it's smart marketing too!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

I've helped about a dozen friends set this up on their blogs, and these are the usual hiccups:

If your feed isn't showing up at all, check that you didn't accidentally delete part of the code. The script tag at the end is super important!

If the feed looks squished or weird, try adjusting those data-pin measurements we talked about earlier.

Sometimes Blogger's cache can be stubborn. If you've made changes but can't see them, try clearing your browser cache or viewing your blog in an incognito window.

Oh, and if your Pinterest account is set to private, this won't work. I learned that one the hard way after spending an hour troubleshooting why my secret wedding planning board wasn't showing up.

Taking It To The Next Level

Once you've mastered the basic Pinterest feed, you might want to get fancy. Did you know you can embed specific boards instead of your whole profile?

Just change the data-pin-do="embedUser" to data-pin-do="embedBoard" and update the URL to point to a specific board.

I did this to create a seasonal section on my blog that shows different Pinterest boards depending on the time of year. My autumn recipes board gets tons of traffic every September through November!

The Results You Can Expect

After adding Pinterest feeds to my blog last year, my average time-on-site increased by over 40%. That's not just my experience either — research from the Content Marketing Institute shows that visual content can increase a visitor's time on page by up to 42%.

My favorite unexpected benefit? People started following my Pinterest account more. In the first month after adding the feed, I gained 74 new followers without doing anything different on Pinterest itself. Talk about a win-win!

FAQs About Pinterest Feeds

Can someone embed multiple Pinterest feeds on one blog?

Yes, it's absolutely possible to embed multiple Pinterest feeds on a single blog. The process simply involves adding separate embed codes in different locations. Some bloggers cleverly use this technique to showcase different content categories — perhaps fashion pins in one sidebar widget and home décor in another. Just be mindful not to overwhelm visitors with too many visual elements competing for attention.

How often do Pinterest feeds automatically update?

Pinterest feeds typically refresh within 24-48 hours of new content being added to the linked Pinterest account. The exact timing depends on Pinterest's caching system and how frequently their embed scripts refresh content. Some users report seeing updates appear more quickly, sometimes within just a few hours of pinning new content.

Will embedding a Pinterest feed slow down a website?

When implemented properly, a Pinterest feed should have minimal impact on website loading speed. Pinterest's embed code is designed to load asynchronously, meaning it won't block other elements of the page from loading. However, displaying numerous pins or multiple feeds could potentially affect performance on slower connections. According to PageSpeed Insights data, social media embeds typically add between 0.3-0.7 seconds to loading time.

Can Pinterest feeds be displayed on mobile versions of Blogger sites?

Yes, Pinterest feeds are fully responsive and will automatically adjust to fit mobile screens. The Pinterest embed code includes responsive design elements that resize the feed appropriately based on the visitor's device. On smaller screens, the feed typically displays fewer columns of pins to maintain readability and usability.

Is it necessary to have a business account to embed Pinterest feeds?

No, a standard personal Pinterest account works perfectly fine for embedding feeds on a Blogger website. While business accounts offer additional analytics and promotional features, the embedding functionality works identically with both account types. This makes it accessible to hobby bloggers and small content creators who haven't yet upgraded to business accounts.