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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.

FlowSep 26, 2022
6 Ideas to Make the Most of Your Instagram Bio

Every part of your Instagram bio is an opportunity to not only introduce (and re-introduce) yourself but also communicate your value to your audience. In this article, we’ll share some ideas for making the most of your Instagram bio and examples of some of our favorites.

FlowSep 22, 2022
Ask Buffer: How Can You Batch Content for Social Media?

Content batching helps you save time, post consistently, and repurpose your ideas seamlessly across platforms. In this article, we’ll walk through how you can create a system for content batching that lets you execute all your best ideas with enough time to spare.

FlowSep 12, 2022
How Twitter Subscriptions Works and How These Creators Leverage the Feature

Twitter Subscriptions offers content creators and small businesses an opportunity to earn money while forging a deeper connection with their biggest supporters.

FlowSep 12, 2022
How I Turned a $500 Investment Into a $1 Million Online Shop in 18 Months

Looking to start a business on a budget? Learn from Lily Amberg, who turned $500 into a million dollar online shop in just a few years. Here’s how she did it.

FlowSep 8, 2022
Creator Productivity: Practical Advice for Improving It

In this article, we dive into some of our (and other creators’) top recommendations for boosting productivity so you can effectively grow your social media accounts.

FlowSep 7, 2022
How This Entrepreneur’s Experience as an Immigrant Shaped her Sri Lankan Tea Brand

By merging her two identities, entrepreneur Sajani Amarasiri has created a small business that honors and embraces her Sri Lankan and American roots.

FlowSep 6, 2022
How to Avoid Burnout as a Creator

Whatever your reasons are for creating content it’s vital to develop systems for avoiding burnout. In this article, we hope to provide an answer to that question. We’ll help you identify signs of burnout and share advice from creators on avoiding it entirely.

FlowAug 30, 2022
How My Own Grief Helped Me Better Support My Employees Through the Hard Stuff

When Liz Eddy lost her grandmother and was in charge of her end-of-life care, it not only inspired her to start a company, but it also influenced how she supports her employees through grief. Here are some of the human-first bereavement policies she’s implemented in her small business.

FlowAug 18, 2022
Social Proof: Jack Appleby on Loving your Craft

In this interview, we talk with Jack Appleby about loving your craft, career-proofing yourself, and dealing with negativity on social media.

FlowAug 17, 2022
5 Organizations To Support This National Nonprofit Day

Nonprofits are often the backbone of society, providing critical services to communities in need. Here are 5 organizations you can donate to today.

FlowAug 16, 2022
Burnout Sent Me to the Hospital— Here are the Early Signs I Look Out for Now

After experiencing burnout-related vision loss, Erika Ferszt became an expert in the body’s response to stress. Now, as a business owner, she watches out for these early warning signs so she can turn her burnout around before it becomes debilitating.

FlowAug 10, 2022
I Thought My Mission Could Carry My Business, But I Needed a Good Product, Too

When Maddy McAllister started her social-impact jewelry company, she thought her mission alone would draw in customers. But she quickly realized they cared more about the quality of the product. Here’s how she turned the business around to have a deeper impact in the long run.

FlowAug 9, 2022
How This Entrepreneur is Growing Her Baby Brand Organically on Instagram

Assie Khoussa’s ability to show up as herself on Instagram plays an integral role in the success of her small business. Learn how the entrepreneur’s authenticity and relatability won over her customers.

FlowAug 8, 2022
9 New Social Media Platforms You Might Not Know About

If you asked someone 20 years ago what their favorite social media platforms were, they likely wouldn’t have an answer for you. But social media has since grown in popularity and usage, with new ones being developed yearly. Here are some of the newest ones you may have never heard of.

FlowAug 4, 2022
Social Proof: Steph Smith on Intentionally Building a Personal Brand

In the second edition of Social Proof, Steph walks through her experience with intentionally building a personal brand.

FlowAug 3, 2022
Facebook Groups for Small Businesses in 2024: The Benefits + Real Examples

Creating community with one's followers is a top priority for small businesses and content creators these days, and a Facebook Group is the perfect medium to better connect with your core customers.

FlowAug 2, 2022
The Worst Moment of My Life Made Me a Better Entrepreneur — Here Are the Lessons I Learned

Her daughter’s medical diagnosis and months-long hospital stay left Sehreen Noor Ali devastated. But it also taught her lessons in resilience, decision making, and prioritization that made her a better entrepreneur.

FlowJul 28, 2022
How to Craft a Click-Worthy Google Business Profile Post, According to Joy Hawkins, a GBP Expert

Just as search engine optimization can fuel your growth in the Google rankings, Google Business Profiles are another way to direct eyes from organic searches to your business. For this article, we interviewed Joy Hawkins, a GBP expert, on how to make your posts perform better.

FlowJul 26, 2022
I Run a Six-Figure Business, But Now I Want to Take a Pay Cut

Kat Boogaard has a freelance writing business many people dream of, bringing in more than $300K in revenue last year. But this year, she’s intentionally scaling back. Here’s why, plus the lessons she’s learned about redefining success.

FlowJul 21, 2022
Social Proof: Fadeke Adegbuyi on Creating a Distinct Identity for Yourself Online

For the first edition of Social Proof, Fadeke Adegbuyi highlights the importance of building a brand outside your employer.

FlowJul 20, 2022
How this influencer created a safe space for young women through her small business

Learn how Ambar Driscoll used her platform as an Instagram influencer to create a small business revolving around empowering and helping young women worldwide.

FlowJul 19, 2022
How These Small Businesses Give Back: Real Examples From 5 Businesses

Including a charitable component to your small business can make you feel more fulfilled while also adding value to your brand. These examples from 5 companies will inspire you to give back to your community.

FlowJul 18, 2022
What I’ve Learned About Getting Clients 11 Years into Running a PR and Social Media Agency

It's not easy to build an agency, much less maintain one for over ten years, but that's what Chris Norton has done with Prohibition PR. In this article, he shares the lessons he has learned from eleven years of running a PR and social media agency.

FlowJul 14, 2022
Ask Buffer: Will Scheduling My Social Media Posts Affect My Engagement?

There's a myth that using third-party scheduling tools will reduce your engagement. This article presents the existing research that debunks this and advice for boosting your engagement.