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Feb 22, 2013 8:30 AM EST
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Meet The Bay’s 5 Top Pinterest Superstars — In Real Life!
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How have you seen the platform or the content change since you first started?
"I think the most obvious change is that the platform has now become a marketing tool, and even a sales tool, for a lot of businesses and blogs. The immense amount of traffic and exposure Pinterest can bring makes it a really attractive platform — if you do it right, that is. As for the content, I used to see a lot more of photography and arts and design, but now there are a lot more products and info-sharing pins like how-to tutorials, tips, and advice. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that — but, at the same time, I think the platform has lost its innocence. I also feel like the platform is starting to replace other bookmarking tools in the market."

What’s your favorite subject-slash-category to pin?
"It’s funny, I thought I would be pinning more on fashion and trends when I first started. Instead, some of my favorite boards to pin are entertaining ideas, decor for the home, home interiors, nursery and kids, grub, sweet treats, and DIY — that last one is surprising because I'm not a crafty person at all. I never thought I would attempt DIYs, but it turns out to be one of my favorite boards to pin."

Where else do you go to find online inspiration?
"I certainly follow a few fashion, home, and lifestyle blogs for inspiration, but I try not to go overboard. Other than that, I don’t have any specific site I go to for inspiration. There are certain people I trust on Twitter and Facebook, and I would discover content from the links they share. Also, I find inspiration and discoveries through Instagram."

Pretty!