Kirsti Lang

Kirsti is a journalist turned content marketer based in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work has appeared in publications like Women's Health, Harper's Bazaar, Runner's World, Red, and Sheerluxe.

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YouTubeJul 29, 2024
YouTube Community Posts: What They Are and 11+ Ways to Use Them

Everything you need to know about YouTube Community Posts, with tips, tricks, and some great examples from seasoned YouTube creators and brands

FacebookJul 22, 2024
How to Run Facebook Ads: Beginner's Guide to Advertising on Facebook

Everything you need to know about Facebook Ads to get your campaigns up and running.

How to Use Reddit: A Beginner’s Guide for Marketers + Creators

How to get started on Reddit as a marketer, business owner, or creator to expand your brand's reach — and why you should.

LinkedInJul 11, 2024
30 Days of LinkedIn Post Prompts to Help You Build Your Following + Personal Brand

A full month of LinkedIn prompts to inspire your next 30 posts (with examples!).

TikTokJul 1, 2024
How to Use TikTok Studio: A Handy Tool for Growing on the Platform

A walk through this must-try new tool for creators and brands, and how to find all the hidden gems TikTok Studio offers.

InstagramJun 25, 2024
Instagram Notes is Growing at a ‘Wild’ Pace: Here’s How to Use the Feature Strategically

How to use Instagram notes as a creator or brand — and why it's a new feature not to be ignored.

The Fediverse: A Beginner's Guide to Decentralized Social Networks

This article will introduce you to the fediverse, key decentralized platforms, and some reasons to get started.

7 Sprout Social Alternatives to Try in 2025 (Free + Paid)

A look at the best Sprout Social alternatives, how much they cost, and some of their best features.

ThreadsJun 4, 2024
How to Use Threads: A Guide to Getting Started and Building a Following

How to use Threads effectively, from starting your account to growing a dedicated following.

InstagramMay 29, 2024
Trending Reels on Instagram: How to Find Them + 9 of the Best

How to find Instagram reel trends while they're still hot enough to make an impact, along with some of the best we’ve seen on the platform this year.

FlowMay 22, 2024
How Long Can a TikTok Be? The Ultimate Guide to TikTok Video Length (+ What Gets the Most Views)

In this #AskBuffer, we explore whether there is a best TikTok length and look at examples from content creators who make both short and longer videos on the platform.

How to Create Your Own Social Media Calendar in 7 Simple Steps

A step-by-step guide to creating your own social media content calendar, expert guidance on why you need a social media calendar, plus the system we use in our marketing team at Buffer.

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.

Affiliate Marketing 101: How to Get Started As a Creator

Everything you need to know about how affiliate marketing works, how to join an affiliate program as an influencer, and some tips to kickstart your affiliate marketing strategy.

How to Create Your Own Influencer Media Kit (+ Examples from Creators)

Whether you’re a full-time content creator, micro-influencer, nano-influencer, or just getting started, here’s how to create your own influencer media kit.

TikTokApr 18, 2024
TikTok Notes: Everything We Know About the New Photo App (+ Screenshots)

TikTok Notes is coming — and the new text and photo-sharing app is not just an Instagram clone. Here's everything we know about the platform so far.

Best Hootsuite Alternatives for 2025 (Free + Paid)

There are plenty of alternative social media management tools out there, many of which are on par with — and some a bit better than — Hootsuite. Here are some of the best options.

PinterestApr 15, 2024
5 Ways to Make Money on Pinterest in 2025: An In-depth Guide for Creators and Businesses

There are plenty of ways to monetize on Pinterest. Here's a guide to some tactics for both creators and small businesses.

ProductivityApr 9, 2024
8 of the Best AI Productivity Tools to Help You Optimize How You Work

As a self-proclaimed tools nerd, I’ve tested out many of the ever-growing list of AI productivity tools on the market. These are the ones I keep coming back to.

Self-ImprovementApr 4, 2024
11 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science

Looking for some low-lift ways to make yourself happier? Here's some of the best research that we've found on personal happiness.

Filming Your Own ‘Stock Footage’ Will Help You Create More Content, Faster

A step-by-step guide to creating your own library of stock footage to use in your social media videos — and why you should.

How to Use Instagram Collab Posts (+ Collab Ideas to Boost Engagement and Reach)

Here's a quick rundown of Instagram Collab posts and why you should be using this feature in your social media strategy.

YouTubeMar 19, 2024
YouTube SEO: A Simple Step-by-step Guide to Videos That Rank

The science of optimizing your videos for search on YouTube, plus some YouTube SEO tips from seasoned experts to help your videos rank #1.

YouTubeMar 12, 2024
How to Create Scroll-stopping YouTube Thumbnails (+ Tips from Top Creators)

A step-by-step, data-backed guide to help you make YouTube thumbnails that turn scrollers into viewers, along with advice and examples from successful YouTubers.