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A collection of 2,575 blog posts

TikTokDec 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.

InstagramDec 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.

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.

TikTokNov 25, 2024
How to Add a Link to Your TikTok Bio (+ What to Do If You Can't)

All the requirements you need to meet to add a link to your bio on TikTok, how to add your link, plus solutions if the link in bio feature isn't working for you.

Influencer Marketing 101: The 9-Step Guide to Forming Your Strategy (+ Expert Tips)

Learn the basics of influencer marketing and how to create a winning strategy with this step-by-step guide for beginners (including tips from the experts).

InstagramNov 22, 2024
There Are 3 Different Types of Instagram Accounts: Which One is Right for You?

The key differences between Instagram's professional and personal account options, plus how to switch yours.

The Significance of Bluesky and Decentralized Social Media

This post was originally published on joel.is. I'm delighted to share that we have introduced support for Bluesky in Buffer. This is an important moment for us as a company, and there are a number of reasons that adding Bluesky is personally meaningful for me. With Bluesky, we now support the three major social networks pushing forward a new era of decentralized social media: Mastodon, Threads and Bluesky. We have been intentional about moving fast to add these channels to our tool. Supportin

News and TrendsNov 21, 2024
The Weekly Scroll by Buffer: 22.11.24

Tips, news & Buffer updates for your social media journey

InstagramNov 21, 2024
Instagram for Everyone: Personal Profiles Now Available

You can now add your personal Instagram profile to Buffer and schedule posts via reminder notifications. This update gives you the flexibility to manage Instagram your way, whether you’re here to share memories, grow your influence, or build your business.

BlueskyNov 21, 2024
Bluesky Isn’t Like Other Social Networks: Here’s How to Get Set Up

In this article, we cover how to use Bluesky as well as some tips to get started sharing your posts on the platform.

Holiday SeasonNov 20, 2024
4 Alternative Ways to Approach Black Friday on Social Media in 2024

Consumer sentiments and shopping habits are changing. In this article, we highlight alternative approaches to Black Friday for businesses.

InstagramNov 19, 2024
Instagram Image and Video Size and Dimensions in 2024 — for Posts, Stories, and Reels

Find out the best image sizes for all types of Instagram posts to ensure your content is always pixel-perfect.

BlueskyNov 19, 2024
All of Bluesky’s Features (So Far) and How to Use Them

All the features on Bluesky, plus how to use them.

AINov 18, 2024
The AI Mindset Shift: How I Use AI Every Day

I went from occasional AI user to power user in months. How? My mindset for how to approach AI evolved. Now, I reach for AI every day. I once read that professionals aren’t going to be replaced by AI, rather, they will be replaced by other professionals who use AI. This idea that someone who leverages AI will perform better at their work is now supported by research. Harvard Business School published a paper where they compared a group of consultants using AI to another group that wasn’t using

InstagramNov 14, 2024
12 Ways to Get More Followers on Instagram in 2024

Growing on Instagram takes time and effort — but with these must-do tactics, the path to an engaged following is a lot more straightforward than you might think.

Brand MarketingNov 13, 2024
9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing guidance to help you stand out from the crowd in 2024 — complete with tried-and-tested examples.

21+ Free Stock Image Sites to Find Photos (+ for Commercial Use)

Must-bookmark sites and tools to help you find free, high-quality images for your social media and marketing content

CreatorNov 12, 2024
‘Your Brand is a Solar System’: Gigi Robinson on the Evolution of her Creator Niche

One of the key reasons Gigi believes she has been so successful at maintaining follower growth flies in the face of ‘traditional’ social media advice: evolving her business into other areas, rather than sticking to one niche.

TikTokNov 11, 2024
How to Go Viral on TikTok: 10 Actionable Tips (With Examples)

There are various strategies to increase your chances of achieving viral success on TikTok. This article will share 10 such tips.

How to Perform a Competitor Analysis (with Examples and Template)

Get a full competitive analysis framework that's been real-world tested, and learn the tips and tricks for capturing competitor data and conducting research

Small BusinessNov 6, 2024
I’ve Never Offered a Black Friday Sale — Here’s What My Boutique Does Instead to Have a Six-Figure Weekend

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.

YouTubeNov 5, 2024
How to Get More Views on Your YouTube Videos: 13 Tips (With Examples)

Trying to get more views on YouTube can feel like screaming into the void. In this article, I’ll share 13 actionable strategies to get more views on YouTube.

20+ Top Social Media Sites and Platforms to Grow Your Brand in 2024

Find out the most popular social media sites today. Some will be familiar, others may not. Discover some that might be great for your brand but that you have yet to explore.