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.

FlowJan 29, 2025
Consistent Posting Means 5x More Likes, Comments, and Shares: Study

A massive analysis of more than 100,000 Buffer users revealed just how much posting consistently can boost engagement per post.

FlowJan 27, 2025
The Best Time to Post on LinkedIn in 2025: 1 Million Posts Analyzed

We analyzed over 1 million posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on LinkedIn for maximum engagement.

FlowJan 23, 2025
4 TikTok Alternatives to Consider

Here are 4 promising TikTok alternatives that offer exciting opportunities for creators to grow, experiment, and thrive.

FlowJan 22, 2025
Become a Social Media Creator in 2025: Your 9-Step Plan

Whether you're dreaming of becoming the next big TikTok star or building a meaningful community on LinkedIn, this plan will get you started.

FlowJan 21, 2025
Instagram Reels Length: How Long Can Reels Be?

In this article, we explore everything you need to know about the ideal length of Instagram Reels and other Instagram content – according to the team themselves.

FlowJan 16, 2025
6 Social Listening Tools and What They’re Best for (With Alternatives)

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.

FlowJan 14, 2025
How to Increase Your Reach on Instagram: 14 Actionable and Easy Methods (For Every Content Type)

Want to get more views on Instagram but don’t know where to begin? Here are 14 no-fluff, actionable ways to increase your Instagram reach.

FlowJan 13, 2025
7 Predictions for Social Media in 2025 from Creator Economy Experts

We asked 11 experts for their social media predictions for 2025 – here's what they had to say.

FlowJan 9, 2025
How to Run Ads on TikTok: A Step-By-Step Guide to TikTok Advertising

This article takes you through everything you need to know to run TikTok ads and implement a solid advertising strategy.

FlowJan 8, 2025
Crossposting 101: Everything You Need to Know to Crosspost on Social Media Effectively

Learn what crossposting is and how to effectively share your content across multiple social media platforms to boost your online presence.

FlowJan 8, 2025
New Year, New Habits: Build Your Creative Consistency in 30 Days with Creator Camp

Join us for 30 days, starting January 15 to post consistently to social media!

FlowJan 7, 2025
28 AI Marketing Tools to Save Time and Boost Performance

Streamline your workflow, enhance your strategy, and boost results with 28 AI marketing tools — perfect for small businesses and ambitious marketers.

FlowJan 6, 2025
The Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2025: We Analyzed 2 Million+ Posts to Find Out

We analyzed more than 2 million Instagram posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum reach.

FlowDec 19, 2024
Subscriptions and Monetization are Coming to Bluesky — Here's How They’ll Work

Bluesky COO Rose Wang shares details about the platform’s plans to create a way for creators to monetize, along with a subscription model, in the coming months.

FlowDec 18, 2024
We Checked In On Social Media Trend Predictions for 2024 — Here’s What Came True and What Didn’t

At the beginning of 2024, we were unsure what would come out of this year. The previous year had been such a whirlwind with the rise of decentralized social and the addition of AI features that creators, brands, and platforms had all started to redefine how they would operate. It was an exciting and fast-paced turning point, making it difficult to imagine what would come next. That’s why, when asking experts for their 2024 social media predictions at the start of this year, we intentionally foc

FlowDec 17, 2024
22 Pop Culture Moments That Blew Up on Social Media in 2024

From Beyoncé going country to Reddit going public, social media had no shortage of events to talk about (and meme about, for that matter).

FlowDec 12, 2024
From Instagram to Bluesky: How Social Media Use Has Evolved Since 2022

In this report, we look at data on 11 social media platforms available in Buffer to determine social network usage trends.

FlowDec 10, 2024
Social Media Calendar For Every Holiday of 2025 (+ Ideas for Posts)

Start planning your social media content for 2025 with this handy list — it covers monthly themes, major international and U.S. holidays, and fun ‘national celebration’ dates.

FlowDec 6, 2024
The Weekly Scroll Newsletter: 6th Dec, 2024

Tips, news & Buffer updates for your social media journey

FlowDec 5, 2024
23 Top Social Media Analytics Tools in 2025 — Free and Paid Options

Whether you’re a creator or social media marketer, small business, or enterprise, there’s an analytics tool in here for you.

FlowDec 4, 2024
How to Get More Followers on TikTok in 2025

Get tips and strategies to help you grow your TikTok following whether you're a TikTok newbie or looking to take your account to the next level.

FlowDec 3, 2024
How to Make the Most of Hashtags on Instagram

Here’s a no-frills guide to Instagram hashtags and how to use them.

FlowDec 2, 2024
40 Free High-Quality Social Media Icon Sets For Your Website

Discover 40 free, high-quality social media icons to elevate your website's design. From minimalist to creative and colorful, find the perfect icon set that matches your brand's style.

FlowNov 26, 2024
7 Best Link in Bio Tools for Your Social Media

Link in bio tools help you collate multiple URLs in one place so you can add them in your social media bio. Here are the best software for unique use cases.