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A collection of 2,567 blog posts

What You Need To Know About Building A Career In Social Media (No Toxicity, Expert Advice Edition)

Social media is often glamorized, especially in the media — but what does it really take to kick off a career? Here’s everything you need to know about how to become a social media manager.

FlowApr 12, 2023
How Monetized Content Has Supported my Retail Store to Build a Six-Figure Business

Whether you’re a business owner looking to use content to grow your brand, or a content creator wondering about launching another stream of income, learn how to marry content and retail in a way that can lead to incredible results.

Buffer NewsApr 11, 2023
Why we’re doubling down on AI at Buffer

Buffer’s AI just got smarter. Powerful new functionality helps you rephrase, summarize and even expand your content.

FlowApr 6, 2023
All of LinkedIn’s Latest Features And How Creators Are Using Them

LinkedIn has become a thriving social network that can help build one's personal brand. Here are the latest LinkedIn features and how you can leverage them.

Buffer NewsApr 5, 2023
Introducing Buffer's Revamped Zapier Integration

We’re excited to launch our completely revamped Zapier integration, enabling you to share your content to and from thousands of apps.

Case StudiesApr 4, 2023
How Passionfroot's Creator Akta Streamlines Content Scheduling with Buffer

Learn how Akta, the creator at Passionfroot, uses Buffer to streamline her content scheduling process and grow Passionfroot's following on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FlowApr 3, 2023
Creators Unlocked: Dre Fox on Her Journey to Creatorpreneurship

In this interview, Dre Fox shares her insights about growing a business as a creator.

FlowMar 30, 2023
Ask Buffer: How Do I Create a Social Media Series for TikTok and Instagram?

Creating a social media series is a great way to generate more content. We'll go over how to create one for your Instagram and TikTok accounts as well as provide examples from other content creators.

What is a UGC Creator and How to Become One in 2024 (ft. Advice from Experts)

If you’ve been wondering what it takes to be a UGC creator and how you can get started, this article is for you. Speaking to people on either side of this unique brand-creator relationship, this guide will answer your questions and put you on track to becoming a UGC creator

FlowMar 23, 2023
To Niche or Not To Niche: Guidance from Creators on Picking A Lane

In this article, we'll explore both sides of picking a niche and guide you on how to find one that works for you.

Small BusinessMar 23, 2023
What’s in a Brand? A Step-by-Step Guide for Companies at Every Size

These days, the strongest brands out there have a clear “why.” During every interaction with a business, customers are clear on why it exists, why it stands out, and why they should buy from it. Here’s a step-by-step process that companies of any size can use to create a standout, memorable brand.

Small BusinessMar 20, 2023
Even With 250K+ Social Media Followers, I Still Rely on "Snail Mail" for My Business

Snail mail may sound like a slow way to market a business, but career coach Kyle Elliott has found it to be instrumental to his success. Here’s why he thinks sending good old cards has helped his business grow, and how any founder can integrate this into their own marketing strategy.

FlowMar 16, 2023
Creators Unlocked: Jayde Powell on Showing Up Authentically As A Creator

What is 🔓 Creators Unlocked? 🔓 Creators Unlocked is a content series that delves into the world of creators to uncover the stories behind their social media posts. From Twitter to TikTok, the articles aim to offer insights and learnings for aspiring and established creators while also offering a glimpse into the lives of those behind the screens. Check out the other interviews here. Welcome to the first installment of our new series, 🔓 Creators Unlocked, where we speak with creators to und

FlowMar 15, 2023
The Old-School Marketing Approach I Swear By for Growing My Business

One-to-one marketing can seem like an antiquated way to grow a business compared to the options available on digital channels, but Shay Paresh has found it to be instrumental to her beauty brand’s success. Here’s why, and how she’s thinking about scaling this strategy.

FlowMar 13, 2023
How This TikToker Landed Over 100 Brand Deals

Here's how content creator Toni Bravo landed over 100 brand deals and has created a full time career out of social media.

FlowMar 2, 2023
5 Steps to Figuring out Your Creative Process (ft. Advice from Creators)

In this article, we explore the creative process of four creators: Jayde Powell, Dre Fox, and Katie Xu. Each of these creators has a unique style and approach to their craft, making them stand out in their respective fields.

FlowMar 1, 2023
I Started a Six-Figure Company During My Junior Year of College — and I’m So Glad I Didn’t Wait

When Annelise Hillmann had an idea for a company while still in college, she could have waited until after graduation to get started. Instead, she started building while she was still a student—and she’s so glad she did. Here’s how her unique path helped her find success.

FlowFeb 27, 2023
This Entrepreneur Made More in the First Year of her Small Business than at her 90K Salaried Job

In our second installment of 'How I Grew My Small Business,' we take a deep dive into how Juliana Pache left her unfulfilling media job and turned a side hustle into a thriving jewelry business.

OpenFeb 23, 2023
Key Insights from The 2023 State of Remote Work

For the last six years, we’ve published the State of Remote Work report. We use this report to do a deep dive into the experience of remote workers around the world, their work structure, their struggles, and their career growth and pay. This year, we had 3,000 remote workers respond to the State of Remote Work to help provide insights. In this post, we’ll cover the top seven insights from the 2023 State of Remote Work. We’ll take a deeper look at some of the trends that currently exist in the

FlowFeb 21, 2023
When I Couldn’t Find Marketing Outlets to Elevate My Brand, I Created My Own

Feel like you’re trying to get the word out about your business and nobody is paying attention? Founder Tiffany Yu was having the same challenge, so she decided to take matters into her own hands and become her own best hype person. Here are some of her best DIY marketing strategies.

FlowFeb 20, 2023
38 Prompts for Buffer’s AI Assistant

Inspiration can be hard to come by, but AI can help. In this article, we walk through 50 prompts you can use to get the most out of AI for your social media.

OpenFeb 17, 2023
How a Change in My Role Inspired Six Impactful Habits

Dave, a Customer Advocate at Buffer, shares how a new role within the company inspired a lifestyle change through new habits.

Feb 15, 2023
Introducing Buffer's AI Assistant

💡New update (Oct 2023): We’ve packed our AI Assistant full of features ready to support your growth. Tweak your tone, state your desired audience, and the AI takes care of the rest—all available with unlimited credits. I’m probably not alone in dreaming about having an assistant to help me out with posting on social media. Someone to bounce ideas off, someone to help me write updates, even someone to translate my posts. I’ve imagined this assistant styling my posts in specific ways to help m

FlowFeb 14, 2023
11 Ideas for Your Instagram Reels in 2024

If you’re stuck, we’ve put together this list of creators that are creating incredible content with Reels and broken down what we think they do really well that you can replicate. Let’s get into it.