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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How to Use Pinterest – And Why You Should as a Creator or Business

This beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you need to know about how to use Pinterest, step-by-step, from creating a business or personal profile, scheduling your pins, measuring your success, and more.

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.

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: 2025 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 2025

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.

LinkedIn MarketingDec 13, 2023
How to Create and Schedule LinkedIn Carousel Posts to Maximize Engagement + Reach

LinkedIn document carousels are among the best ways to capture your audience's attention. Follow this guide to create scroll-stopping carousels.

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.

LinkedIn MarketingNov 24, 2023
The Quick Guide to LinkedIn Marketing Strategy: 9 Best Practices for 2024

Whether you’re looking to level up your company’s LinkedIn marketing or use LinkedIn to build a personal brand we’ve got you covered with these LinkedIn best practices.

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.

InstagramNov 6, 2023
11 Places to Find Scroll-stopping Instagram Templates for your Posts, Stories, and Reels

If you’re a graphic design or video-editing novice, this list of the best places to find Instagram templates will have you creating beautiful content in minutes.

I Want to Pivot My Personal Brand — 6 Experts Told Me How to Do It

Personal brand experts walked this writer through exactly how to switch up her personal brand — and offered some more general advice, too.

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.

FlowOct 4, 2023
6 LinkedIn Experts Gave Me Their Personal Branding Secrets — I Tried Them All

I reached out to some of my favorite LinkedIn creators for their number-one, game-changing tip on personal branding. Then I put them to the test.

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.

What Does Shadowbanned Mean? (+ How To Avoid It)

Everything you need to know about shadowbans on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok — and how to prevent it from happening to you.

FlowSep 20, 2023
11 YouTube Shorts Creators to Inspire Your Next Viral Video

A curated list of YouTube Shorts creators worth watching — both at the top of their game and on the rise — and how their content helps them stand out.