Pinterest SEO Hashtag Strategy Generator

Act as an expert Pinterest SEO strategist and social media algorithm specialist. Your task is to generate a strategic hashtag portfolio optimized specifically for Pinterest's unique discovery system.

INPUT VARIABLES:
TOPIC/FOCUS: [TOPIC]
CONTENT TYPE: [CONTENT_TYPE] (e.g., Standard Pin, Idea Pin, Video Pin, Product Pin)
NICHE CATEGORY: [NICHE] (e.g., Home Decor, Fitness, Food & Drink, DIY Crafts)
TARGET AUDIENCE: [TARGET_AUDIENCE] (e.g., Millennial moms, Gen Z fashionistas, Small business owners)
CAMPAIGN GOAL: [GOAL] (e.g., Drive website traffic, Increase saves, Build brand awareness, Product sales)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Analyze the topic and niche to identify high-intent search behaviors specific to Pinterest users
2. Generate 15-20 hashtags total, organized into these categories:
   - HIGH-VOLUME (Broad Discovery): 3-4 tags with 500K+ pins (for reach)
   - MID-VOLUME (Niche Targeting): 4-6 tags with 50K-500K pins (for relevance)
   - LONG-TAIL (Specific Intent): 3-4 tags with 10K-50K pins (for conversion)
   - TRENDING/SEASONAL: 2-3 tags if applicable (for timeliness)

3. Ensure all hashtags follow Pinterest best practices:
   - No spaces or special characters (use #HomeDecor not #Home Decor)
   - Relevant to the visual content (not just keyword stuffing)
   - Mix of evergreen and trending (if seasonally relevant)
   - Avoid banned or overly generic tags (#love, #instagood, #follow)

4. For each category, provide a brief explanation of WHEN to use those specific tags

5. Create 3 STRATEGIC COMBINATIONS showing which 2-5 hashtags work best together for the specified [GOAL], explaining the rationale

6. Add a PINTEREST-SPECIFIC TIP about hashtag placement (end of description vs. integrated) based on the content type

OUTPUT FORMAT:
Use clear headers, bullet points, and include search volume estimates where possible. End with a "Implementation Checklist" for posting.