I have to admit, I am Pinterest Obessed. I am one of those people that spend countless hours Pinning beautiful images from all over the Web. It was bad before, but now that I am a Independent USANA Associate, it's even worse! https://www.pinterest.com/ is the way that I am most comfortable with getting the message out about the Benefits of USANA Products & sharing the USANA Catalogue with others that are interested in Wellness. And it makes sense because a good portion of what is on Pinterest deals with Nutrition and Fitness. Knowing that, Pinterest has created new ways to boost your reach on Pinterest with Rich Pins.

 Pinterest and Small Business 

What I love about Pinterest is that it gives even small businesses like mine the freedom to what works best for their organizations. I find that Pinterest is not like other social media platforms like Facebook & Insagram where it's dependent on who you know and secret groups. Your message can be conveyed easily and in a non threatning way. But Rich Pins are not just for the business owner. Rich Pins are a referral tool that anyone can use to drive traffic back to a site. It can be a school website, or a major Department Store like Macys or Nordstrom. Rich Pins should not be confused with Promoted Pins. The are completely different. Rich Pins are Pinterest's way of advertising that are actually free for businesses. They contain detailed product information, from real-time pricing to availability and where to buy an item. Promoted Pins are paid for by Businesses.

Promoted Pins vs. Rich Pins 

Currently, there are two different types of Promoted Pins CPM, or cost per impression model which is used to generate brand awareness, & CPC, or cost per click model, which is for businesses that want a targeted audience for their Pinterest Pins. I will personally stick with the free Rich Pins because my marketing budget is somewhat limited! There are some out there that would say that Pinterest doesn't have the audience of Facebook or the feel of Instagram, but I think it's better because when you go on Pinterest, it's like thumbing through the pages of a really good magazine. It's also an adventure. You never know what the next pin is going to reveal. And there are millions of users. It's also neat to see other people's view of the world and what they're about and interaction with others has certain ease.

Ways to Boost Your Reach on Pinterest with Rich Pins Marketing Analysis 

The other thing that is great about Rich Pins is that they pull through item data such as name, price and availability. Because of that I am going to do my own marketing analysis comparing Pinterest and Facebook. I am going to place the same post on both Social Media sites. On Facebook, I'll use the Boost Post Feature & on Pinterest I'll use the Rich Pin. I can almost guarantee that I will see more traffic back to this blog from Pinterest. And with the Rich Pin being a zero cost method, it ranks right up there in one of the best ways to boost your reach for your online business.

Why don't you give Rich Pins a try as well?  Do your own Marketing Analysis and tell us what your experience is.  And while you're on Pinterest, don't forget to Follow Us!

I love all varieties of grapes.  With their sweetness & great flavor, grapes have been enjoyed for thousands of years. But in the last 50 years, scientific research has focused on specific parts of the grape for their potential health benefits.   They are also very rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid (a type of essential fatty acid). Grape seed flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that have evolved to protect the plants from the harmful effects of free radicals generated by the sun. The active ingredients in grape seeds are a group of closely related compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) AKA procyanidolic oligomers (PCOs). You’ll also find OPCs in peanut skin, cranberries, blueberries, bilberries, pine bark and green and black teas, and in lower concentrations in grape skin, grape juice and in red wine. And grapes, like other fruit, are naturally rich in vitamin C which only adds to their antioxidant power. Research from the scientists at USANA has isolated the potent protective plant pigments from grape seeds, concentrated them & added antioxidant vitamin C to produce Proflavanol® C100. The key ingredients in Proflavanol C100 work together to boost each other’s health power. Let’s take a closer look at the Top 5 USANA Proflavanol C100 Benefits.

1. USANA Proflavanol C100  has Heart protectors keeping blood vessels healthy is one of the ways you can reduce heart disease risk and research suggests a strong role for dietary flavonoids such as OPCs in supporting and maintaining sound cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) function. Plus, grape seed extract and vitamin C have been shown to improve antioxidant status and vascular (blood vessel) function.

 2. USANA Proflavanol C100 also fights Free radicals. Free radical damage is thought to contribute to ageing and also to chronic (long-term) health problems such as heart disease and cancers.

 3. Proflavanol C100 contains blood vessel boosters OPCs strengthen the structure of weakened blood vessels and have been shown to effectively treat vascular conditions. In France, prescribing OPCs to treat blood vessel problems is common. This is because laboratory studies have shown that OPCs can make blood vessels more elastic. They work by supporting collagen (a cross-linked matrix of fibres) by reinforcing its natural structure.

4. USANA Proflavanol C100 has healing agents.  After an illness, eating well and resting are a must. Getting plenty of fluids, enjoying a mixed diet including wholegrains, easy-to-digest proteins such as fish, tofu and eggs and plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables are all important, too. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C needed for growth and repair of tissues and this delicate vitamin is needed daily because your body can’t store large amounts of it. Vitamin C helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin and to heal it; it’s also needed to make cartilage, ligaments and blood vessels needed for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth.

5. USANA Proflavanol C100 also has skin safe guarders.  We all know how important it is to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Over 80 percent of the damage to facial skin is due to sun damage and/or overexposure to glare produced by water and snow or due to wind damage. The sun ages skin by triggering free radical production; it also reduces the skin’s small reserves of vitamin C so getting enough of this important antioxidant can help boost your skin’s ability to filter UV light. Vitamin C works with vitamin E and with pl plants’ natural sunscreens (antioxidant pigments like lutein, beta carotene and lycopene) and the kind of OPCs in Proflavanol® C100. You can find antioxidants in many foods including fruits, vegetables and teas but in much smaller concentrations. While supplements boost youth from the inside, don’t rely on them and on diet alone – look for products with an SPF of 15 (such as Sensé Daytime Protective Emulsion which also contains Proflavanol TTM complex) or higher that block both UVA and UVB rays. Wear sunprotective clothing (a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeved shirt), and sunglasses that block the sun’s rays.

Proflavanol® C100 works in synergy with other vitamins.  This product can be found on our USANA Catalogue