How to Create Juicy, Scroll Stopping Pins on Pinterest (That Actually Convert!)
If you’re ready to explode your traffic, grow your email list and skyrocket your sales, there’s one Pinterest secret you can’t ignore:
Scroll stopping Pins.
You know the ones. The Pins that make you pause mid scroll, click through without thinking and maybe even save for later because they’re that good.
So how do you create those kinds of Pins?
Let’s dive into exactly how to design juicy, click worthy, scroll stopping Pins even if you’re not a designer.
What Makes a Pin Scroll Stopping?
Before you open Canva and start dragging shapes, let’s break down what actually stops the scroll on Pinterest:
✅ Bold, legible text overlay
✅ Compelling, benefit-driven copy
✅ High contrast colors
✅ Clean, uncluttered layout
✅ On brand visuals that speak to your ideal audience
✅ Strong call to action (CTA)
✅ Strategic use of keywords (for SEO and clicks!)
This is more than just design it’s strategy meets psychology.
Step 1: Choose a Juicy Topic (That People Actually Search For)
Creating scroll stopping Pins starts before design. You need a topic people are actively searching for.
Use Pinterest’s search bar to autocomplete and spy on trends in your niche.
Example:
Type “meal prep for…” → You’ll see “busy mums,” “weight loss,” “beginners,” etc.
Choose a topic with a built in audience demand.
Step 2: Write a Click Worthy Pin Title
This is the most important part of your Pin. It’s what hooks them in.
Here’s a quick formula:
[Number] + [Adjective] + [Topic] + [Benefit or Outcome]
Examples:
7 Lazy Girl Hacks to Grow Your Pinterest in 2025
5 High Protein Meal Prep Recipes for Busy Mums
How I Made £10K/Month with Just 3 Pins a Week
Tip: Make your headline so irresistible it would stop you from scrolling.
Step 3: Design That Grabs Attention (Even on Mobile)
Most Pinterest users are on mobile, so keep this in mind when designing:
Use BIG, Bold Fonts
Stick to 2/3 fonts max. Make the title the star.
Contrast is Queen
Dark text on a light background or vice versa. Avoid overly pastel or washed out images.
Add Branding Subtly
Include your URL or logo small, but visible.
Use Templates (the smart way)
Templates can save time, but tweak them! Don’t blend into the Pinterest noise.
Step 4: Add a “Click Me” Factor (Without Being Clickbait)
Use curiosity and benefits to compel the click. Ask yourself:
“Would I stop and click on this if I saw it on my feed?”
Examples:
Don’t say: “Tips for Pinterest”
Do say: “3 Pinterest Tips I Wish I Knew Before 10K Followers”
Use words like:
Secret
Mistakes
Hacks
Proven
Quick
Lazy (yes, it works!)
Step 5: Optimise for Pinterest SEO
Pinterest is a search engine. That means your Pins need keywords!
Use keywords in your Pin title
Add them to your Pin description
Include relevant hashtags (yes, they still help!)
Bonus: Save your Pin to the most relevant board first that board tells Pinterest what the Pin is about.
Pro Tip: A/B Test Like a Boss
Want to really win at Pinterest? Don’t just make one version of your Pin make 3 to 5 variations of each blog post or product.
Test:
Different colours
Different headlines
Different layouts
The algorithm will pick the winner.
Tools of the Trade
Here are a few tools that can level up your Pin game:
Canva Pro – For easy templates, brand kits and magic resizing
Tailwind Create – For batch creating and scheduling Pins
Pinterest Trends – Free tool to discover rising keywords
Creative Market – For high quality fonts and templates
The Pinterest Pin Checklist
Before you hit publish, ask:
Is the headline juicy and benefits driven? Is the text bold, clear and mobile friendly? Is the design on brand and eye catching? Does the Pin create curiosity? Are keywords included for SEO? Is there a clear call to action?
If you check all six, you’re good to go!
Your Turn
You don’t need to be a designer. You need a strategy.
Start with just one Pin today. Use this guide, hit publish and start building that Pinterest traffic machine. If you’re looking to up your game on Pinterest I highly recommend you read this blog click here
Remember: your Pin might just be one scroll away from someone’s next click, save, or sale.