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Real-life marketing stories, trends, and strategies from social media’s most engaging brands. Find out what social media strategies are working today and how to drive meaningful engagement, activity, and results from social media.

FlowApr 12, 2023
How Monetized Content Has Supported my Retail Store to Build a Six-Figure Business

Whether you’re a business owner looking to use content to grow your brand, or a content creator wondering about launching another stream of income, learn how to marry content and retail in a way that can lead to incredible results.

FlowApr 6, 2023
All of LinkedIn’s Latest Features And How Creators Are Using Them

LinkedIn has become a thriving social network that can help build one's personal brand. Here are the latest LinkedIn features and how you can leverage them.

FlowApr 3, 2023
Creators Unlocked: Dre Fox on Her Journey to Creatorpreneurship

In this interview, Dre Fox shares her insights about growing a business as a creator.

FlowMar 30, 2023
Ask Buffer: How Do I Create a Social Media Series for TikTok and Instagram?

Creating a social media series is a great way to generate more content. We'll go over how to create one for your Instagram and TikTok accounts as well as provide examples from other content creators.

FlowMar 29, 2023
What is a UGC Creator and How to Become One in 2024 (ft. Advice from Experts)

If you’ve been wondering what it takes to be a UGC creator and how you can get started, this article is for you. Speaking to people on either side of this unique brand-creator relationship, this guide will answer your questions and put you on track to becoming a UGC creator

FlowMar 23, 2023
To Niche or Not To Niche: Guidance from Creators on Picking A Lane

In this article, we'll explore both sides of picking a niche and guide you on how to find one that works for you.

FlowMar 23, 2023
What’s in a Brand? A Step-by-Step Guide for Companies at Every Size

These days, the strongest brands out there have a clear “why.” During every interaction with a business, customers are clear on why it exists, why it stands out, and why they should buy from it. Here’s a step-by-step process that companies of any size can use to create a standout, memorable brand.

FlowMar 20, 2023
Even With 250K+ Social Media Followers, I Still Rely on "Snail Mail" for My Business

Snail mail may sound like a slow way to market a business, but career coach Kyle Elliott has found it to be instrumental to his success. Here’s why he thinks sending good old cards has helped his business grow, and how any founder can integrate this into their own marketing strategy.

FlowMar 16, 2023
Creators Unlocked: Jayde Powell on Showing Up Authentically As A Creator

What is 🔓 Creators Unlocked? 🔓 Creators Unlocked is a content series that delves into the world of creators to uncover the stories behind their social media posts. From Twitter to TikTok, the articles aim to offer insights and learnings for aspiring and established creators while also offering a glimpse into the lives of those behind the screens. Check out the other interviews here. Welcome to the first installment of our new series, 🔓 Creators Unlocked, where we speak with creators to und

FlowMar 15, 2023
The Old-School Marketing Approach I Swear By for Growing My Business

One-to-one marketing can seem like an antiquated way to grow a business compared to the options available on digital channels, but Shay Paresh has found it to be instrumental to her beauty brand’s success. Here’s why, and how she’s thinking about scaling this strategy.

FlowMar 13, 2023
How This TikToker Landed Over 100 Brand Deals

Here's how content creator Toni Bravo landed over 100 brand deals and has created a full time career out of social media.

FlowMar 2, 2023
5 Steps to Figuring out Your Creative Process (ft. Advice from Creators)

In this article, we explore the creative process of four creators: Jayde Powell, Dre Fox, and Katie Xu. Each of these creators has a unique style and approach to their craft, making them stand out in their respective fields.

FlowMar 1, 2023
I Started a Six-Figure Company During My Junior Year of College — and I’m So Glad I Didn’t Wait

When Annelise Hillmann had an idea for a company while still in college, she could have waited until after graduation to get started. Instead, she started building while she was still a student—and she’s so glad she did. Here’s how her unique path helped her find success.

FlowFeb 27, 2023
This Entrepreneur Made More in the First Year of her Small Business than at her 90K Salaried Job

In our second installment of 'How I Grew My Small Business,' we take a deep dive into how Juliana Pache left her unfulfilling media job and turned a side hustle into a thriving jewelry business.

FlowFeb 21, 2023
When I Couldn’t Find Marketing Outlets to Elevate My Brand, I Created My Own

Feel like you’re trying to get the word out about your business and nobody is paying attention? Founder Tiffany Yu was having the same challenge, so she decided to take matters into her own hands and become her own best hype person. Here are some of her best DIY marketing strategies.

FlowFeb 20, 2023
38 Prompts for Buffer’s AI Assistant

Inspiration can be hard to come by, but AI can help. In this article, we walk through 50 prompts you can use to get the most out of AI for your social media.

FlowFeb 14, 2023
11 Ideas for Your Instagram Reels in 2024

If you’re stuck, we’ve put together this list of creators that are creating incredible content with Reels and broken down what we think they do really well that you can replicate. Let’s get into it.

FlowFeb 13, 2023
My Business Was Hurting My Sleep — Here's How I Built Better Habits

When Yunha Kim found the stress of building a business impacting her sleep, she knew something had to change so she could show up every day rested and ready to work. Here are the realistic habit changes that helped her deal with insomnia.

FlowFeb 8, 2023
How I Turned Sudden Layoffs Into a $20 Million Business in Seven Years

Michelle Penczak never planned to be a founder, but when she found herself laid off suddenly, she slowly started building a business to support herself and other military spouses like her. Here’s how she’s grown steadily and sustainably since.

FlowFeb 7, 2023
How to Monetize Your Content

In this article, we will explore how creators can monetize their content online and best practices to make monetization successful.

FlowFeb 1, 2023
What You Need to Know about Social Media Security

In this article featuring expert advice, we explore the potential dangers to your social media accounts and ways to keep them safe.

FlowJan 31, 2023
Ask Buffer: How Do I Gain More Email Newsletter Subscribers?

In this edition of #AskBuffer, we go over the best practices for gaining more newsletter subscribers.

FlowJan 26, 2023
Personal Finance for Creators: What Creators Should Know About Managing Money

Making and managing money can be tricky to navigate, and as an online creator, your life is your business. In this article, we’ll cover key tips to help you handle income generation, budgeting, investing, and taxes as a content creator.

FlowJan 25, 2023
Feeling Conflicted About AI as a Content Writer

In this personal essay, I attempt to tackle my complicated feelings about AI head-on and discuss how Buffer is approaching this technology.