In 2020, it was more important to us than ever to support small businesses and non-profit organizations. We’d love to highlight the organizations we supported in 2020 and the important work they’re doing, and how we came to support them.
When you experiment with work culture as much as we do at Buffer, you tend to receive a lot of questions about it. What is it like to work remotely? How do you collaborate across time zones? Do people really feel okay making their salaries public? Can you become friends with teammates when you’re not in an office? Do you miss working in an office? Do you basically live in pajamas? (Quick answer to that one: not usually, though I definitely have spent a work day or two in pajamas!) These qu
Remote work is an amazing way of life for so many people and companies around the world, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Even with the wonderful perks — the flexibility, getting to work where you’re the happiest, focused work time, potentially traveling around the world, and more — it’s hard to avoid moments of loneliness with this work and lifestyle. As this is something many of us on the Buffer team experience from time to time, we wanted to collect as much advice as we
In mid-2019, we moved our community from Slack to a new online home! We still run our Community Host program there. Learn more about our customer community here. Over the past two and a half years, our Slack community has become our central hub for Buffer users and fans to meet, learn and grow together. It’s a vibrant place full of incredibly smart, kindhearted, supportive marketers, and we’re constantly looking for ways to better su
This week on #bufferchat, our community chatted about exploring creativity, from our favorite mediums to the impact of creativity on our day to day lives. Read on to discover all of the awesome insights shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to meet hundreds of other smart marketers and social media enthusiasts. Same
This week on #bufferchat, our community talked all about chat bots — what they are, how they can be used, how to build one, and everything in between. Read on to discover all of the awesome insights shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to meet hundreds of other smart marketers and social media enthusiasts. Same topi
This week on #bufferchat, our community discussed the value of creating a brand style guide and all that goes into making an awesome one. We talked about the key elements of a brand guide, tips for articulating a brand’s voice , advice for getting employees on board with consistent branding, and much more. Read on to discover all of the awesome insights shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat [https://buffer.com/library/tw
This week on #bufferchat, our community shared what their “day in the life” as social media marketers looks like! Everyone in the chat talked about how they structure their days, how long they really spend on social media, how much collaboration they do within their team, and much more. Read on to check out the stories, advice and tips that were shared during the chat. Catch our weekly Twitter chat [https://buffer.com/library/twitter-
This week on #bufferchat, we explored social media marketing ideas for the higher education industry ! The community talked all about the brand voice of a university social account, the kinds of content that connect well with a university community, how to engage alumni, and much more. In the 2nd chat time, the awesome Nikki Sunstrum , director of social media at the University of Michigan, joined in
This week on #bufferchat, we talked all about our processes for building and strengthening digital skills . At the end of the chat, the community joined in to ask their own questions to each other! Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuab
This week on #bufferchat, we talked all about how personal branding can impact the process of job hunting. The community shared advice about defining your personal brand , standing out during the application process, and much more. Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO t
This week on #bufferchat, we asked the questions: why curate other people’s content on social media and how can you curate the “right” content? Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to meet hundreds of other smart ma
This week on #bufferchat, we explored the relationship between mental health and social media with our guest, Danielle Kerani of AKKerani. The community discussed how we can use social media to better support our health, what habits we can change to use social media in a healthier way, how we can support others on social media, and much more. Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat [https://
This week on #bufferchat, we discussed tips and advice for improving our presentation skills — tips for practicing a talk, getting in the right headspace before speaking, keeping your audience’s attention and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to me
This week on #bufferchat, we shared tips and best practices for working from home — and how to do it productively! The community discussed how to set up home workspaces, techniques for minimizing distractions, and much more, including the age-old question: do you wear real clothes or pajamas? ? Read on to discover all of the awesome advice that was shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat, #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to meet hundred
This week on #bufferchat, we discussed how social media can influence the customer journey. In the 2nd chat time, we were joined by Shayla Price as our guest, to share her expertise and insights! Read on to discover all of the awesome knowledge that was shared during the chat. Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry in
This week on #bufferchat, “tech humanist” Kate O’Neill (founder of KO Insights ) stopped by to share her thoughts about using data to shape experiences. The community discussed how to measure experiences, how to identify meaningful data , what to do when the data doesn’t match your intuition, and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared durin
This week on #bufferchat, the wonderful Angelia Trinidad (founder and CEO of Passion Planner ) stopped by to share her inspiring thoughts on the importance of investing in yourself. The community discussed how to set personal development goals, how to make time for creativity, ways to celebrate our successes, and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared during the chat! Catch our weekly T
This week on #bufferchat, Jay Acunzo of the Unthinkable podcast stopped by to share his expertise and insights on the anatomy of a great podcast! The community discussed why they listen to podcasts, what keeps them hooked, the makings of a great podcast host, and much more. Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat, #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable industry insights and to meet hundreds of other smart m
This week on #bufferchat, we talked all about the value of transparency in business — the why, what and how! Our community shared insights about the benefits of transparency, how it impacts business, the first steps to talk toward a more transparent company, and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times
This week on #bufferchat, our community shared stories about the positive impact of social media on our lives and businesses. Seven members of the Buffer team joined in from around the globe to chat with the community and tell their stories via video! Read on to discover all of the wonderful stories that were shared during the chat. Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for
This week on #bufferchat, we talked all about how to use Snapchat for businesses , brand building, and customer engagement. The community discussed tips for producing great content, building a following , partnering with influencers, and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat [https://buffer.com/library
This week on #bufferchat, we celebrated the 3rd birthday of our beloved #bufferchat! We decided to celebrate what makes the chat so meaningful and fun each week — the incredible #bufferchat community. We asked some silly questions, some thoughtful ones, and learned what makes each #bufferchat community member unique. ? Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, at TWO times every Wednesday for valuable indust
This week on #bufferchat, we discussed how to implement influencer marketing into our marketing strategy. The community shared advice about identifying the “right” influencers to work with, creative ways for influencers to showcase your brand/product, and much more! Read on to discover all of the awesome insights that were shared during the chat! Catch our weekly Twitter chat , #bufferchat, [https