Content Marketing

A collection of posts on Content Marketing

Content MarketingSep 10, 2024
Buffer’s Content Calendar Template + How Our Content Team Collaborates

Any content team is only as good as its systems. A strong content team relies on several moving pieces for content planning — new articles, refreshing older content, editing, SEO considerations, social media marketing and other content repurposing. It can be a fast moving machine and without the right systems, it can all fall apart quite easily. Any individuals or team working in content marketing how essential the right tools and templates are for functional content systems. They help keep us

How to Write a Blog Post: A Full Breakdown of How We Do it at Buffer

Are you curious how we write the posts on our blog? Or looking for simple guidance on writing your first blog post? Then this article is for you.

AIAug 29, 2024
How I Use AI (Responsibly) to Power My Content Marketing and Triple My Creative Output

Learn how this content marketer uses AI to create more content in less time — without having these AI tools actually write for her.

FlowAug 27, 2024
5 Powerful Automations for Creators to Streamline Your Content Workflow

In this article, we dive into five key areas where automation can save you time and sanity, helping you focus more on what really matters — bringing your best content to life.

Small BusinessAug 22, 2024
I Help Small Businesses Get Found on Google: Here’s My Advice for DIY SEO

This SEO consultant breaks down the basics of search engine optimization to make it less daunting for small business owners.

FlowJul 31, 2024
How to Find Relevant and Fresh Content to Curate: Our Top 10 Sources

This article will share content curation sources that will help you become your audience’s go-to place for information.

InstagramJul 31, 2024
How to Find Trending Audio on Instagram in 2024 (+17 Tracks to Use Right Now)

If you always feel like you’re chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll guide you through all the methods you can use to find the most popular music and sounds on Instagram before they drop off the charts.

Small BusinessJul 23, 2024
Press Releases Are My Secret to Marketing on a Small Budget: Here’s How I Do It With No PR Background

This founder was surprised to find publishing press releases an affordable and successful marketing strategy for her small business. Learn how she did it.

Content MarketingJul 18, 2024
28 Simple, Free SEO Tools to Boost Your Search Rankings in 2024

Check out our list of the best free SEO tools that can boost your organic rankings on Google and Bing and can lead to immediate gains in your marketing today.

Power Words: 150+ Words to Drive More Clicks and Conversions on Social Media

No gatekeeping here: Create posts and captions that turn viewers into followers and followers into customers with this list of over 150 power words, with examples of how to use them.

Content MarketingJun 20, 2024
Reddit is My Surprising Secret to Marketing Success: Here’s How I’ve Used it to Grow My Business

Learn exactly how this founder used Reddit to build his profile as a thought leader and gain new customers.

Content MarketingJun 13, 2024
Content Distribution: Your Everything Guide, From Psychology to Strategy

Without a solid distribution strategy, even the best creative can get lost in this vast universe of content. Here's everything you need to know about building yours.

Content MarketingMay 23, 2024
10 Copywriting Formulas to Convert Skimmers to Buyers

In this article, you’ll learn about ten copywriting formulas that can help you package your social media content in a more engaging way.

7+ Free Social Media Calendar Templates to Help You Plan Your Content

Create your own social media calendar with a step-by-step guide, or use this free calendar template to get planning right away.

Small BusinessApr 25, 2024
How I’ve Run Postcard Campaigns for E-Commerce Brands That Get Over 20x Return on Ad Spend

Sending ads by mail may seem like a thing of the past, but this marketer thinks it’s a surprisingly effective approach for e-commerce brands.

FlowApr 16, 2024
14 Must-Try AI Social Media Content Creation Tools in 2024

Learn how to leverage AI social media content creation tools and save valuable time in your social media marketing efforts.

Content MarketingMar 19, 2024
15+ Newsletters You’ll Want in Your Inbox in 2024

With the newsletters on this list, you'll be able to stay on top of all developments in social media and learn from amazing experts

Content MarketingJan 15, 2024
What is Good B2B Content? Content Leaders on 9 Must-Haves for Standing Out From the B2B Crowd

I spoke to leading B2B content marketers (an in-house content director, agency owners, top freelancers, and thought leaders) to find out what they think B2B brands can do to create good content in 2024.

FlowDec 20, 2023
17 Pop Culture Moments That Blew Up on Social Media in 2023

From groundbreaking technological advancements to glitzy entertainment releases, this year had it all. But not every trend was a welcome one. This retrospective offers a unique lens into these pop culture moments — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

7 Creators On The Systems That Support Their Content Creation

In this article, we dive into the intricate systems behind successful content creators as they share how they blend their creativity with strategy and technology.

InstagramDec 11, 2023
I Got Meta Verified on Instagram — Here’s My Honest Review

I put Meta Verified — and the coveted blue check — under the microscope for two weeks. The results were definitely not what I expected.

TwitterDec 6, 2023
How I Went Viral on X (Formerly Twitter): An In-Depth Analysis

Gaetano DiNardi breaks down exactly why his thread went viral on X/Twitter and shares tactics he and others have used, to help you do the same.

The Complete Guide to Content Repurposing: How to Get the Most Out of Every Piece of Content You Create

My mom taught me a neat trick when I went to college: Take the leftover veggies from dinner, chop some fine onion, add some hot sauce, and use it as your sandwich spread. I used the hack all the time — sometimes for breakfast on busy mornings and other times for snacking in late evenings. I was always surprised at how different yet familiar the sandwich tasted. That’s what content repurposing is, in a nutshell: You take yesterday’s existing content and use it to whip up new content for today.

How We Built Our Guest Posting Program

In this article, I share how the Buffer Guest Posting Program came to be.