I keep seeing people mention it but never really dug into it myself. Does it actually drive decent traffic or is it more of a slow burn thing?
Yes—Pinterest can drive serious affiliate traffic, but it’s typically a slow-burn SEO channel unless you pair it with fresh-pin velocity; in past campaigns I’ve seen pins start compounding around weeks 4–8 and then deliver steady clicks for months with a few “winner” URLs. Treat it like visual search: build keyworded boards + pin titles/descriptions, use UTM tracking, test 5–10 creatives per URL, and push users to a pre-sell/blog (or compliant direct-to-offer) while monitoring CTR, outbound click rate, and EPC in your analytics.
Pinterest can work really well for affiliate, especially for evergreen niches (parenting, home, DIY, budgeting). In my tests it’s more of a slow-burn SEO engine: expect traction in 4–8 weeks if you post consistently (fresh pins, good keywords, link to helpful content/landing pages). Direct-linking can be hit-or-miss; I prefer pre-sell pages + email capture. If you want solid business offers to test, check BizzOffers.