# Pinterest: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where people organise content through pins and boards. It can be used to explore ideas and collect references.
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# Pinterest

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where people organise content through pins and boards. It can be used to explore ideas and collect references

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

For a brand, an image should lead to information consistent with its promise. Inspiration may precede a decision by a long time, so saving content does not equate to immediate purchase intention. This entry describes general use without fixing a catalogue of commercial features.

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## Related concepts

- [Social networks](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/social-networks.html)
- [Visual search](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ux/visual-search.html)
- [Social commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/social-commerce.html)