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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.

AnalyticsJul 31, 2024
Facebook Insights 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Analyzing Facebook Performance

This article will tell you everything you need to know to get valuable Facebook insights.

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.

FlowJul 28, 2024
Posting Like a Pro: What Should You Post on These 8 Social Media Platforms

In this article, I’ll share why you must tailor your social content to each network and give actionable advice for each platform.

FlowJul 24, 2024
Social Media Automation Strategy: 10 Tasks You Can Automate

This article will share ten social media marketing tasks you can automate to free up some headspace and clear up that to-do list.

FlowJul 10, 2024
How to Build a Personal Brand on LinkedIn (+ Why You Should)

A three-step guide to building your personal brand on LinkedIn, featuring some advice from my own journey and other experts.

The Essential Guide to Content Curation

In this guide, we’ve collected some ways to get started with content curation and to do so as efficiently and expertly as possible.

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.

Online MarketingApr 25, 2024
Social Media SEO in 2024: How to Get Discovered on Social Media (And Beyond)

In this article, I’ll explain what SEO is for social media, why you should care about it, and how you can use it to your advantage.

ResourcesApr 18, 2024
How to Find Trending TikTok Sounds While They’re Still Popular (+ 11 of the Best From 2024)

How to source the best audio clips for your TikToks while they’re still popular, plus examples of TikTok sounds with staying power.

AnalyticsApr 2, 2024
2024 Social Media Benchmarks You Should Use to Guide Your Strategy

This article looks into social media benchmarks for various industries and platforms.

Buffer NewsMar 26, 2024
Buffer for Pinterest: Easily Schedule Your Pins, Manage, and Measure

Pinterest is such a great platform for finding inspiration or researching brands and products.. With more than 498 million users and over 1.5 billion Pins saved every week, there’s always something new to cook, craft, buy, read, or be inspired by on the social network for visual content. For businesses or individuals looking to build or grow a presence on Pinterest, consistently posting valuable and interesting Pins is a great Pinterest marketing strategy to help people discover and share your

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

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.

News and TrendsOct 18, 2023
9 New Instagram Features and How to Use Them

From AI stickers to Broadcast Channels, here's everything you need to know about Instagram’s latest features, with a step-by-step guide to using them all.

OpenSep 27, 2023
My First 30 Days at Buffer: What It’s Like To Join the Company in 2023

How I was onboarded to the fully distributed, remote team, along with a couple of things that have really surprised me about life at Buffer.

Guides & CoursesSep 20, 2023
The Social Media Manager’s Daily, Weekly, Monthly Checklist

What should I work on next? This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. I’ll check Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads to make sure I’m covering all my bases and spending time in the best way possible. And on the good days, I’m right in the groove where I know exactly what to do next and what are the most important tasks that need to get done. What really helps me is making a checklist for my social media activi

ResourcesSep 11, 2023
20+ LinkedIn Profile Tips (Guaranteed Ways to Stand Out)

You need a super compelling profile to enhance your online visibility and gain trust. Here are some top tips for creating a great LinkedIn profile.

ResourcesSep 5, 2023
3 Social Media Executives Reveal How to Build a Career in Social

On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed three industry experts at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. Here is their advice for someone looking to grow in the field.

FlowAug 31, 2023
This Creator Grew to 20k+ YouTube Subscribers – Then She Started From Scratch

In this article, Aprilynne Alter shares her creator journey so far, including a sharp pivot, what it took to leave that audience behind, and advice for creators in similar situations.

FlowAug 16, 2023
Scaling Success: The 6 Strategies I Used to Transform My PR Agency into a Seven-Figure Powerhouse

How Chris Norton scaled his PR agency to a successful, seven-figure powerhouse.

FlowAug 14, 2023
What You Need to Know About TikTok Analytics

In this guide, we’ll go through everything you need to know about TikTok analytics — from what metrics and insights are available to how to get all of them for free to what you can do with them to boost your growth on TikTok.

FlowAug 10, 2023
What You Need to Know About Instagram Broadcast Channels (And How to Create Them)

Instagram's broadcast channels feature allows creators send one-to-many messaging. Here's what you need to know about the feature and how to use it.

FlowAug 7, 2023
I’ve Written 100+ Articles on the Buffer Blog: Here’s A Look At My Process

I’ve documented some background about my time at Buffer, my writing process, and my advice for current and aspiring content writers