![Why the Interest in Pinterest? [Infographic]](https://i0.wp.com/smashfreakz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pinterest.jpg?fit=596%2C222&ssl=1)
Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. It social photo sharing website that allows users organize and share things that they love. Founded by Ben Silbermann, Pinterest debuted in 2010, and already has 10.4 million users. On August 16, 2011, Time magazine listed Pinterest in its “50 Best Websites of 2011”. Pinterest is fast becoming the new frontier of social media marketing for businesses.
This infographic was made by buzzreferrals to help businesses better understand the phenomenon that is Pinterest.
![Why the Interest in Pinterest? [Infographic]](https://i0.wp.com/smashfreakz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pinterest-infographic.jpg?resize=600%2C2667 "pinterest-infographic")
