Countless people have encountered trouble when uploading or adding images when creating a Pin on Pinterest. Rather than taking them to or remaining on the Pin creation and editing page so that they can create the Pin and publish the Pin, it takes them to the Pinterest image editing page for that image, with seemingly no way to get back to the main Pin creation screen and publishing screen.
We’re going to talk a little bit about why Pinterest is so important to people such that this issue frustrates them, but so that we don’t also frustrate you we’re going to give you the fix first. Ready?
How to Get Back to the Pin Create Screen After Uploading an Image So You Can Publish Your Pin
So this is what you are seeing:
But this is what you want to see:
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Here’s what to do:
It’s actually really easy: hit the ‘escape’ (“ESC”) key on your keyboard.
Now, obviously Pinterest has enacted some update which has screwed the UI up such that this issue is happening. And until they fix it, hitting the ‘escape’ key is your friend. Should you have to do it? No. But does it work? Yes.
Why Some People are Losing Their Mind About Not Being Able to Create Pins on Pinterest
Did you know that it turns out that people do millions of searches a month on Pinterest for business-related information and ideas? If that blows your mind, you’re not alone. Many people think of Pinterest as just a place to post pictures of crafts and food. It may have started out that way, but it’s no longer that way. For example, try this search for “business plans” on Pinterest. Go ahead, try it now, we’ll wait.
Done? Mind blown?
It turns out that Pinterest is a great tool for marketing and advertising. Businesses can create boards and pins to showcase their products and services, and reach a large audience of potential customers. Pinterest also offers paid advertising options, such as promoted pins, which can help businesses increase their visibility and reach an even wider audience.
And of course Pinterest is also be a great resource for bloggers and content creators. By creating boards related to their niche, bloggers can showcase their content, reach a wider audience, and drive traffic to their website. This can lead to increased visibility, engagement, and ultimately, revenue.
So, yes, Pinterest is a versatile platform that offers a wealth of benefits to users. From providing inspiration and showcasing creativity to serving as a valuable marketing tool, Pinterest has proven to be a vital resource for not only crafty and creative individuals, but also, increasingly, businesses.
But only if you can, you know, actually create that Pin, with that image. And now you know how to escape from that image editing template hell – or should we say, how to ESC from it.
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