> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sortpin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sortpin.com/case-study/secret-free-traffic-methods-this-got-me-1000-visitors-day-visitors-fast.md).

# Secret Free Traffic Methods – This Got Me 1000 Visitors/Day Visitors Fast!

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**Real results:** $30/day passive income from 1000+ daily visitors — sustained for 4+ years from Pinterest free traffic. Here's exactly how I did it.
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## 📊 The Results

* 💰 **\~$30/day** passive income (previously $30-50/day at 3K traffic peak)
* 👥 **1000+ visitors/day** to my blog (all genuine US traffic)
* 📈 **4+ years** sustained — even without adding new pins
* 🇺🇸 100% organic US traffic from Pinterest
* 📊 300K monthly views on Pinterest → 30K monthly clicks to blog

![Pinterest traffic chart showing sustained 1000+ daily visitors](https://i2.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

> The chart shows a half-drop in March 1st because the month hasn't finished — usually it stays steady at 1K/day.

![Pinterest analytics — 300K monthly views, 30K monthly clicks](https://i2.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-1.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

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## 🛠️ Tools You'll Need

| Tool                                  | Purpose                                         | Cost     |
| ------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| 🔍 [**SortPin**](https://sortpin.com) | Find pins with the most **saves** (hidden data) | Free     |
| 🔗 **Pretty Link** (WordPress)        | Shorten and track outbound URLs                 | Free     |
| 🎨 **Canva**                          | Edit pin images quickly                         | Free     |
| 🌐 **A blog / website**               | Destination for traffic                         | Variable |

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## 🎯 The Strategy in 7 Steps

### Step 1 — Find Pins with the Highest Saves (Not Repins)

Open your Pinterest account → use [**SortPin**](https://sortpin.com) to view **hidden pin data**.

🔑 **Key metric:** look at **saves**, not repins. Saves indicate the post received **both direct shares AND re-pins** — proof that many people genuinely like the content.

![SortPin showing hidden pin save counts](https://i0.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-8.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

> 💡 **Saves = King on Pinterest.** More saves = more reach = more traffic potential.

### Step 2 — Target Informational "How-to" Keywords

Focus on **informational content** ("how to", tutorials, guides) — these have the **biggest traffic volume**.

⚠️ **Trade-off:** Informational keywords have **lower conversion rates** (\~$30/day from 3K traffic). But the volume compensates and you build trust over time.

![SEMrush keyword intent categories](https://i1.wp.com/static.semrush.com/blog/uploads/media/29/67/296758e8a21ae6d1bf43ef0789b5d663/61b50b73754ebf0da24b9c1b1a6f5884/X_NIVwbW8h0pYFpCnf6tR_JfV261MVQhgl8aKvT4oCdqlL5Emnb_4980mZuqIp3dyUqShf_auzXRQf5QXVUtL5wOGhpvm_f_MLmKEbgkY7DxKqa6WUnLnZ2jWfctu7d5l0Yr2KOSANkPFwW47E3uTJ8.jpeg?w=1060\&ssl=1)

### Step 3 — Edit the Image (Light Editing)

Use **Canva** to make small edits to high-performing images so Pinterest doesn't flag them as duplicates.

> 💡 **Lazy mode:** You can upload the original image directly, but Pinterest may scan and flag your account. Light editing is safer.

![Edited pin image example](https://i1.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-2.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

### Step 4 — Use Pretty Link to Shorten URLs

Install **Pretty Link** (WordPress plugin) and create a shortened URL pointing to the **original author's post** for now.

![Pretty Link plugin setup](https://i1.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-3.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

![Creating a Pretty Link redirect](https://i0.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-4.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

### Step 5 — Post on Pinterest with the Shortened Link

Use the new image + the shortened URL (Pretty Link) + the original title/description.

![Posting the new pin on Pinterest with Pretty Link URL](https://i0.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-5.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

### Step 6 — Why Pretty Link? Track + Switch Later

* 📊 **Traffic statistics** — see exactly which pins drive traffic
* 🔄 **Switch destination later** — once Pinterest sends you steady traffic, redirect Pretty Link to **your own blog**

⚠️ **Critical:** Do NOT edit the URL directly on Pinterest. **Pinterest resets all engagement to 0 when you edit a post.** This is why Pretty Link is essential — you redirect outside Pinterest's system.

![Pretty Link traffic statistics dashboard](https://i1.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-6.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

![Comparison: editing on Pinterest resets engagement](https://i2.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-7.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

### Step 7 — Scale Slowly

* 🆕 **New accounts:** post **5 pins/day**
* 📈 **After 1 month:** scale up to \~20 pins/day
* 🚫 **NEVER exceed 30 pins/day** — even on old accounts (account suspension risk)

> 📚 More on safe Pinterest growth: [How to grow a Pinterest account without getting locked](/faqs/how-to-grow-a-pinterest-account-without-getting-locked.md)

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## 💡 What About POD (Print-on-Demand) Products?

Product keywords are **buyer intent** keywords — fewer searches but higher conversion. However, you'll notice **product pins get fewer saves** than informational pins.

![POD product pin example - fewer saves](https://i1.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-9.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

![Informational vs product pin saves comparison](https://i2.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-10.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

![Pin performance stats](https://i2.wp.com/vu2day.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pasted-11.png?w=1060\&ssl=1)

**Verdict:** Whether informational or product-focused, **always optimize for saves**. That's the metric that drives reach on Pinterest.

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## 🎯 Key Takeaways

1. ✅ **Saves > Repins** — saves indicate genuine interest
2. ✅ **Informational keywords** = high volume, lower conversion (but consistent)
3. ✅ **Use Pretty Link** for tracking and future redirect flexibility
4. ✅ **Light image editing** prevents duplicate flags
5. ✅ **Scale slowly** — 5 pins/day → 20 pins/day max in month 2
6. ✅ **Never edit pins on Pinterest** — it resets engagement to 0

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## 👉 Get Started

1. 🆓 [Install SortPin (Free)](https://sortpin.com) — find high-saved pins
2. 🥳 [See all SortPin features](/getting-started/overview-of-key-features.md)
3. 💰 [Read: How to make money on Pinterest](/case-study/how-do-you-make-money-on-pinterest.md)
4. 🛡️ [Read: How to grow Pinterest safely](/faqs/how-to-grow-a-pinterest-account-without-getting-locked.md)

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