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FlowJun 15, 2023
How This Ex-TikTok Employee Approaches Being A Creator

Ayomi Samaraweera details her experience in the creator economy and shares her top lessons and advice in this installment of Creators Unlocked.

OpenJun 15, 2023
How We Connect Our Engineers Directly To Buffer Customers with Customer Engineering Days

While connecting the team to our customers has always been a priority for us at Buffer, how the team has connected with customers has changed quite a bit over the years. When I first joined Buffer in 2015, the team would have a dedicated time when everyone would spend an hour answering customer support emails at our annual company retreat. During these sessions, our Customer Advocates would provide support for the entire Buffer team as they answered customer emails. It was an awesome bonding ex

FlowJun 14, 2023
How to Build a Personal Brand (Using A Simple Framework)

In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step framework for building your personal brand.

FlowJun 13, 2023
How to Automate Your Content Repurposing in 5 Steps (From Someone Who Has Done It!)

In this article, Anna Burgess Yang details how the automation process she uses for content repurposing.

Buffer NewsJun 12, 2023
Now You Can Use Buffer With Your Instagram Creator Account

We couldn’t be more excited for this one. You can now enjoy all of the benefits of Buffer with an Instagram Creator account. For years, we’ve heard from folks that they want to connect a variety of Instagram accounts to Buffer. We have over 1 Million people who have connected an Instagram channel to Buffer, so we get this request a lot. We’ve been limited by Meta’s API only to allow Buffer users to connect Instagram Business accounts — until today. Manage all of your professional Instagram p

Buffer vs. Agorapulse: A Side-by-Side Showdown for Social Media Managers

Navigating the crowded space of social media management tools can be quite a challenge. There are heaps of tools and dozens of features to rank and compare. So, to help you out, we’ve done the hard work for you. We have pitted Buffer and Agorapulse against each other to help you make a well-informed decision based on key features. Without further ado, let's dive into eleven key differences between these two platforms that all potential users should consider. 🚀 Eleven Key Differences 1. Av

FlowJun 12, 2023
The "Instagram Ranking Explained" Explainer for Creators (+Advice)

Thanks to the platform's transparency, we’ve pulled a few key points about how the Instagram algorithm works and looked into how creators might benefit.

OpenJun 9, 2023
The Content Writer Role at Buffer: What We Looked For In Applications

Here are six reasons we didn't move some Content Writer applications forward and more about our application process.

The Document of All Documents: How Our Customer Advocacy Team Works With Information Overwhelm

We’re firmly in the Information Age, which means we can have 25 synonyms for a word within seconds and get a boatload of facts about anything else we can think of with the tap of a touchscreen. But along with being able to access all of it comes the challenge of organizing, finessing, and presenting it. Composing a new marketing email for your small business, drafting slides for a presentation to your grad students, and drafting an iconic Twitter thread? You’ve got an ocean of info that you’ve g

FlowJun 8, 2023
How to Balance Content Creation as a Multifaceted Entrepreneur (According to an Expert)

In this article, Lloyd George shares invaluable insights and advice for aspiring creators who want to balance entrepreneurship with content.

YouTubeJun 7, 2023
Introducing: YouTube Shorts Scheduling

You can now schedule YouTube Shorts with Buffer! Grow your audience with content planning and scheduling features, and share vertical videos to all of your favorite platforms in one place.

FlowJun 6, 2023
This Instagram Post Doubled My Following—Here’s the Template and Strategy I Use to Keep Engagement High

"My hand is shaking. How can I draw?"   This simple DM I received from a student late one night resulted in a single Instagram post that earned nine million views and doubled my following in just three months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANNA SOKOLOVA (@annasokolovaartist) This type of virality wasn’t always the norm for me. When I started working as a professional illustrator and artist more than 15 years ago, I ignored social media for a long time. But when I started teach

FlowJun 5, 2023
Giving Things Away for Free Has Helped Me Build a Six-Figure Business

Sharing your knowledge for free can be scary as a service provider, but this founder has found it builds her business while supporting a more equitable world.

OpenJun 2, 2023
Embodying “Work From Anywhere”: Sophie Gil's Digital Nomad Life

Meet Sophie, a Senior Growth Marketing Manager and digital nomad. Her story is a riveting blend of professional growth, remote work challenges, and an infectious zest for life. Strap in as we journey through time zones, and share marketing insights all from Sophie's 'office'—the world.

YouTubeJun 1, 2023
From Zero to 30K YouTube Subscribers in Six Months, How This Creator Did It

In this interview, we dive into the strategies and techniques that YouTube creator, Paul O'Malley, used to rapidly grow his channel from zero to 30,000 subscribers.

Creator Longevity: 4 Tips for Building a Lasting Content Career

In this article, we’ll cover some things that ensure content creators can build a lifelong career and practical advice for ensuring longevity.

Buffer vs. Later: Which Social Media Management Tool Is Right for You?

Social media management tools are a game-changer for those looking to post consistently, but not all tools are created equal. In this blog, we'll compare Buffer with Later to help you decide which one best suits your needs. To kick off, here are seven key differences between the two products that all potential users should be aware of 👇 Seven key differences 1) Free Plan Offerings When you're starting to grow your social media presence, a free plan is a cost-effective way to get started.

FlowMay 30, 2023
Ask Buffer: What is Short-Form Video, and How Can You Use It?

This article explores the popularity of the short-form video format and some tips for making the most of it for your social media.

FlowMay 29, 2023
How I’ve Built a Million-Dollar Business in 3 Years Using the Power of Referrals

Learn the simple strategies this founder has used to encourage clients to recommend his work to others, leading to 70 percent of his agency’s business coming from inbound referrals.

OpenMay 26, 2023
Work-Life Harmony: Karinna Briseno Shares Her Experience at Buffer

Meet Karinna Briseno, a Technical Advocate at Buffer who redefines success by balancing personal growth, mental health, and career accomplishments.

FlowMay 25, 2023
How to Fuel Social Media Content with Your Existing Work (According to a Founder)

Josh Ho shares his advice for founders and entrepreneurs wanting to grow an online audience.

Small BusinessMay 24, 2023
From Passion Project to Multi-6-Figure Business: How I Grew and Monetized My Podcast

Despite having no experience in journalism or building a company, Doone Roisin managed to turn her podcast for female founders into a thriving business in just a few years. Here are some of the strategies that helped her get there.

FlowMay 23, 2023
Thriving in the Attention Economy: Four Tips for Capturing and Holding Your Audience's Attention

Get our advice for practical approaches to creating content that engages your audience.

OpenMay 19, 2023
How Are Leaders Experiencing Remote Work?

We’ve been writing and publishing Buffer’s State of Remote Work report for six years now, and we’ve learned a lot about the trends, benefits, and struggles of remote workers along the way. This year, after releasing the report, we had several people comment that they wondered what the results would be like for only people who are managers — and it’s a good question! We weren’t clear enough when publishing the report that the State of Remote Work already includes people managers and remote work