What is a Repin on Pinterest?

A repin on Pinterest refers to the action of saving or sharing another user's pin to one of your own boards. When you repin a pin, you're essentially adding it to your own collection of saved content, allowing you to organize and curate content based on your interests.

Here's how repinning works on Pinterest:

1. **Discovering Pins:**
   - Users can explore content on Pinterest through various methods, such as browsing their home feed, searching for specific topics or keywords, or exploring trending topics and categories.
   - When users come across a pin they like, they have the option to repin it to one of their own boards.

2. **Repinning a Pin:**
   - To repin a pin, users simply click on the "Save" or "Pin It" button associated with the pin.
   - Users can choose which board to save the pin to or create a new board if necessary.
   - When repinning a pin, users can also add a description or notes to provide context or additional information about the content.

3. **Organizing Repins:**
   - Repins are organized within users' boards alongside their own original pins and other repins.
   - Users can create multiple boards to categorize their repins and keep their content organized.
   - Repins allow users to curate their own collection of content based on their interests, hobbies, projects, or goals.

4. **Engagement:**
   - Repinning a pin is a form of engagement on Pinterest and helps to share and distribute content within the Pinterest community.
   - Repinned pins may be seen by other users who follow your boards, increasing the visibility and reach of the original content.

5. **Discovery and Exploration:**
   - Repins serve as a mechanism for discovering and exploring new content on Pinterest. Users can find interesting pins through the repins of other users and discover new ideas and inspiration.

Overall, repinning on Pinterest allows users to share, save, and organize content from other users' pins, contributing to the collaborative and interactive nature of the platform. It facilitates exploration, creativity, and engagement within the Pinterest community.