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.
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Social listening is the art and science of monitoring what your buyers and potential customers are saying about. Here are the six best tools that make this job easier.
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- Creator
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In this post, we get into how I filled up my calendar with questions from my community – and used Buffer's Community feature to translate them to content.
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- Small Business
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Emily Grey knew her small boutique couldn’t compete with other sales on Black Friday, so she decided to try something completely different for her holiday promotion. Learn why it’s helped her business succeed year after year, and how you can approach the holiday season differently.
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Throwing stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks won’t guarantee a positive ROI from your social media efforts. Learn how to build an effective social media strategy from scratch in seven steps.
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- Brand Marketing
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing guidance to help you stand out from the crowd in 2025 — complete with tried-and-tested examples.
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- Flow
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Wondering how to source the best audio clips for your TikToks while they’re still popular? Here are 9 ways to find trending TikTok sounds in 2026.
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An inside look at how the Instagram algorithm works for the feed, explore pages, stories, and reels — and how to make it work for you in 2026.
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- Tools
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Save time, automate processes, get in-depth analytics, and more with these best-in-class social media tools for 2025.
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- TikTok
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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.
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Crossposting can help boost your reach in powerful ways. Here's why, plus how to share your content across multiple platforms without doubling your workload.
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- AI
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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.
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- TikTok
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We analyzed more than 1 million videos sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on TikTok for maximum views.
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You need a super compelling profile to enhance your online visibility and gain trust. Here are some top tips for creating a great LinkedIn profile.
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- Flow
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Learn how to use AI social media content creation tools and save valuable time in your social media marketing efforts.
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- Creator
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Learn how a WFH mom posts consistently, grows on social media, and balances work and parenting — without burning out.
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Learn the ideal image sizes for all types of Instagram posts so your content is always pixel-perfect.
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- Buffer News
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Join us for 30 days, starting October 15 to post consistently to social media!
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- Tools
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A deep dive into the differences between Buffer and Hootsuite, including pricing, features, and who each social media tool might be the best fit for.
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Boost your Instagram engagement with 11 evidence-backed strategies. Learn how to calculate engagement rate, and tactics to build a loyal community.
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Growing on Instagram takes time and effort — but with these tried-and-tested tips, the path to an engaged following is a lot more straightforward than you might think.
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We analyzed more than 2 million Instagram posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum reach.
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- YouTube
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Getting more views on YouTube is challenging, but it’s also not as difficult as it seems. Learn 13 practical ways to boost your YouTube views.
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- Content Creation
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In this guide, we’ll break down the elements that make up good hooks.
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Here’s how to schedule posts on LinkedIn — and why scheduling can help you grow your audience.
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