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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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.

FacebookApr 3, 2024
How to Get More Followers on Facebook: 13 Tried-and-true Tactics

Even new Facebook Pages and profiles can grow their follower count in 2024 — here are 13 tips to help get you started.

9 of the Best AI Writing Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder

I’ve put dozens of AI writing tools to the test — here's a deep dive into my favorite AI writing generators and who I think they’ll be most useful for.

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.

TikTokMar 26, 2024
TikTok Algorithm Guide 2024: Everything We Know About How Videos Are Ranked

A deep dive into the TikTok algorithm, how it works, and how you can work with it to enhance your visibility and engagement on the platform.

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.

OpenMar 1, 2024
How to Handle a Retreat: 16 Tips from Bufferoos as We Head to Cancún

The Buffer team is heading out on our first retreat since 2019! I asked the retreat veterans for advice on making the most of the trip as a newbie.

15 Communities for Creators to Help You Connect, Learn, and Find Brand Partnerships

From sharing learnings with other creators to finding and negotiating brand deals, these communities are a treasure trove for influencers and professional creators.

TwitterFeb 26, 2024
The Best Time to Post on Twitter/X in 2024: 1 Million Tweets Analyzed

We analyzed more than 1 million tweets to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement on X (formerly Twitter).

ThreadsFeb 19, 2024
9 Things You Need to Know About the Threads Algorithm (According to The Threads Team)

Here’s a round-up of everything we know about how the Threads algorithm works, along with a few predictions for the future.

InstagramFeb 16, 2024
How to Schedule Instagram Stories: 2024 Guide

How to schedule Instagram Stories, step-by-step, and plus tips and tricks to get the most out of your content.

9 Leap Day Ideas for Your Social Media on February 29 (With Examples from Real Brands + Creators)

Out-of-the-box ways to celebrate Leap Day — whether you’re a creator or a brand.

TwitterFeb 7, 2024
9 Ways to Grow Your Following on X/Twitter

Twitter is changing — but the best ways to grow and engage your following on the platform remain the same. Here are nine tried-and-tested strategies to help you grow on X.

TikTokFeb 6, 2024
9 Lessons From the Ultimate World Cruise Creators Who Have Taken Over TikTok

These TikTokers rose to social media success (and internet fame) in a matter of weeks. Here's their advice for other creators (+ more CruiseTok learnings).

YouTubeJan 30, 2024
How to Get More Subscribers on YouTube in 2024

Tried and tested tactics to help you reach a wider audience on YouTube — and convert them to subscribers.

LinkedInJan 18, 2024
I Tried LinkedIn Premium as a Creator — Here’s My Honest Review

Everything you need to know about using LinkedIn Premium to build your personal brand, increase engagement, and grow your following.

Your Social Media Content Calendar and Ideas List for Every Official (and Non-Official) Holiday of 2024

Kickstart your 2024 social media calendar by mapping out all the year's important official (and goofy, unofficial) holidays.

ThreadsJan 2, 2024
Here’s Every New Feature Threads Has Built Since Launch (+ How to Use Them)

All the new features on Threads by Instagram, plus how to use them to grow your following.

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.

OpenDec 1, 2023
I Asked 13 Buffer Leaders for Advice on Succeeding in My New Role

As a new Bufferoo, I asked my teammates how to thrive at the company. Their guidance will stay with me for the rest of my career — and it might help you, too.

10 Content Marketing Metrics to Track (+5 Experts on the Ones that Matter to Them)

A guide to the content marketing metrics that will help you measure success, plus guidance from top content marketing leaders.