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CONTENTS
WHAT PINTEREST IS & WHY IT MATTERS /6
HOW TO CREATE A PINTEREST ACCOUNT & GET FOLLOWERS /15
HOW TO USE PINTEREST FOR MARKETING /21
EXAMPLES OF BRANDS ON PINTEREST /33
CONCLUSION & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES /42
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CHAPTER 1
WHAT PINTEREST IS & WHY IT MATTERS
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