Facebook Burnout vs Pinterest Payoff : Why Women Are Leaving Facebook to Make Money with Pinterest

Feeling stuck in the endless scroll of Facebook, wondering why your business isn’t growing the way it should? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault 😉. As Kim Ward (Life by Design) said in her recent podcast with me, “It’s not you, it’s the platform.”

This blog was inspired by that powerful conversation on her show, where we spilled the dirty truths, the daily frustrations about Facebook’s shifting rules, the rise of Pinterest marketing, and how women like us can finally find peace, visibility, and ways to make extra money online without burning out.

🎧 You can catch the full conversation here: Watch on YouTube
or Listen on Spotify. and keep reading for the juicy nuggets that women think about but dare not say aloud!

The Facebook Hustle: Why It’s Rigged Against Your Sales

For many of us, Facebook was where our online business journey began. It gave us a place to connect, share, and even earn our first commissions. But let’s be real — what worked 10 years ago 🤔 doesn’t work today.

Kim shared how she once hit six figures in just four months using Facebook organic marketing. Incredible, right? But those days are long gone. The algorithm shifted, visibility plummeted, and the “rules” (to try and make money) became a constant moving target.

Here’s what women in affiliate marketing, digital marketing, and home-based side hustles face every week on Social Media:

• Post or be punished. Skip a week? You disappear from your audience’s feed.
• Post too much? Facebook gets confused, and so does your audience.
• No love for reshares. Recycling content tanks your reach.
• Links are a liability. Drop a link and your visibility drops too.
• Content vanishes fast. Even your best post disappears within 24–48 hours.
• Organic reach is nearly gone. Unless you’re dancing on Reels or paying for ads.
• Family sees it all. Cue judgment, pressure, or silence.

It’s exhausting. It's a game we just can't keep up with .. Like my mom says, Facebook feels like doing the cha-cha — two steps forward, one step back. For women trying to make money from home, the grind is real.

If you want a quick visual, check out Kim’s short: Why Facebook is Rigged Against Your Sales.

The Pinterest Shift: Why It Works for Womenpreneurs

Now here’s where the energy shifts. Pinterest isn’t social media — it’s a search engine. That alone changes the entire game.

Everything Facebook punishes? Pinterest rewards ✅ .

• Reshares are powerful. Saves multiply your visibility.
• Links are loved. Every pin is clickable — to your blogs, freebies, or offers.
• Content lives forever. Pins drive traffic for months (sometimes years). Seasonal content resurfaces again and again.
• Multi-passionate women thrive. Boards keep everything beautifully organized.
• SEO is the secret sauce. Women are searching daily for how to make money online, how to make money from home, side jobs to make money, and even simple ideas like easy ways to make money in between family life. They’re also looking for everyday inspiration like pinterest diy crafts, pinterest outfits, pinterest nails, pinterest wallpaper — and your offers can sit right alongside those searches.
• Privacy is built in. No judgmental cousins peeking at your pins.
• Discovery-driven, not distraction-driven. Women come to Pinterest looking for solutions. That’s where your offers belong.

In just over a year, I gained 4.8 million impressions (eyeballs on my content) on Pinterest — something that would take decades on Facebook. And that’s exactly why Kim and I are so passionate about shifting women toward platforms that actually support, empower and encourage their growth.

Want a quick take? Watch Kim’s short: Finding Peace in Pinterest Marketing.

The Evolution of Online Marketing

Social media has changed. Fast. It changes almost weekly in some way or another. What used to work on Facebook, Instagram, and even TikTok just doesn’t guarantee sustainable long-term results anymore.

Kim breaks this down beautifully in her short: The Evolution of Social Media Shopping. Women are tired of chasing likes, trying to go viral, or waking up to see their best content disappear in less than 24 hours.

That’s why Pinterest feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s not about vanity metrics — it’s about longevity. It’s about building a content ecosystem that never sleeps.

And if you’ve been asking yourself:

• How do beginners make money on Pinterest?
• Can I make money with Pinterest without a blog?
• Can I earn money from Pinterest as a side hustle?

The answer is YES — but only if you set it up the right way.

Looking for the Next Step?🎯
Your Invite to "Pinterest Marketing Academy"

If you’re tired of the hustle, Kim’s Pinterest Marketing Academy is the next step you’ve been waiting and searching for. It’s built for women like you and I who want clarity, results, a step by step guide and a business that runs without stress.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll walk away with:

• A fully optimized Pinterest account that attracts traffic on autopilot
• A content system that builds visibility over time (no more guessing!)
• A traffic funnel that feeds your email list, blogs, or offers
• Confidence in your Pinterest marketing (finally knowing what to pin and why)

And yes — it’s designed for real life. For introverts. For busy moms. For women over 40 (youthful grandma's like me) juggling family, work, or caregiving.

💡 Click here to explore Pinterest Marketing Academy and start learning how to make money online with Pinterest — even if you’re brand new.

Why This Collaboration Matters

I’m deeply grateful Kim invited me onto her Life by Design podcast, and that she linked back to my blog in her post. This is the power of collaboration — women building women up.

If you’ve ever felt like Facebook was quicksand, just know this: it’s not you, it’s the platform. And there’s another way. Pinterest gives us leverage, longevity, and the ability to make money from home with less stress, more bless.

Check out more on her blog 🤩 & subscribe so you don't miss her best articles!

So maybe this fall is your moment. 🍂
To stop hustling for scraps on Facebook…
And to start building a Pinterest strategy that quietly works while you live your life.

✨ Ready to explore more? Watch the podcast, check out Kim’s shorts, and join us inside the Pinterest Marketing Academy.

Because visibility doesn’t have to expire in 24 hours.

Cheers,
Roxanne 🌻

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