Blog - Page 20

A collection of 2,459 blog posts

FlowDec 20, 2022
The Schedule and Strategy I Used to Gain 13K+ TikTok Followers and 1M+ Organic Impressions in Just a Few Weeks

Even with no content creation background, Michelle Dear managed to grow two TikTok accounts with huge followings for her business in just a matter of months. Learn exactly how she did it along with plenty of tips and tricks for succeeding on TikTok—without it taking all of your time.

FlowDec 15, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide of Small Businesses

We've rounded up several products that would make the perfect gifts this holiday season. Even better, they're all from small businesses you can feel good about supporting.

FlowDec 14, 2022
What You Need to Know About TikTok SEO

With the buzz around TikTok’s value as a source of knowledge for its audience, businesses and creators need to pay attention to TikTok SEO which helps you get your videos to the top of TikTok’s search results. Here’s how to get started with optimizing your TikTok content for search.

OverflowDec 13, 2022
Highlighting Text Input with Jetpack Compose

We recently launched a new feature at Buffer, called Ideas. With Ideas, you can store all your best ideas, tweak them until they’re ready, and drop them straight into your Buffer queue. Now that Ideas has launched in our web and mobile apps, we have some time to share some learnings from the development of this feature. In this blog post, we’ll dive into how we added support for URL highlighting to the Ideas Composer on Android, using Jetpack Compose. We started adopting Jetpack Compose into ou

FlowDec 13, 2022
Ask Buffer: What is the Best Way to Grow on Twitter?

In this #AskBuffer, we cover why consistency is the key to growing your Twitter account.

FlowDec 12, 2022
The Radical Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Build a Multi Six-Figure Business During a Time of Scarcity

Scaling a business during a time of scarcity is challenging, but Gloria Chou figured out how to turn crisis into an opportunity for growth. Here are the mindset shifts that helped her pivot and grow after losing all of her client work.

FlowDec 8, 2022
Social Proof: Predictions About The Future of Personal Branding

We explore predictions about the future of personal branding through the expert opinions of Social Proof interviewees and my own thoughts based on general market trends.

Buffer NewsDec 7, 2022
New to Buffer: Twitter Threads Scheduling

Thread scheduling is the newest addition to Buffer’s suite of organic marketing tools for Twitter. You can now draft unlimited-length threads with Buffer, preview how’ll they look, save them for later, and schedule them for the optimal time.

FlowDec 6, 2022
All of Twitter’s Latest Features and how Businesses are Using Them

Here's a quick rundown of Twitter's latest features and how small businesses and content creators can leverage them to grow their Twitter communities.

OpenDec 5, 2022
Spotlighting Culture in Thailand From a Buffer Teammate

At Buffer, we regularly share cultural spotlights to connect our global team and help us understand one another at a deeper level. Ben, one of our customer advocates, presents a deep dive into Thailand.

FlowDec 1, 2022
How This Peruvian Small Business Creates Ethical Dog Apparel

By taking inspiration from her hometown, this entrepreneur has created a small business that uplifts and gives back to her community.

OpenNov 30, 2022
Buffer turned 12 today! Here are some of our favorite stories, memories, and lessons

Today marks Buffer’s 12th anniversary. For the occasion, teammates shared their favorite memories, stories, and lessons from working at Buffer over the last twelve years.

no-ctaNov 29, 2022
Introducing Ideas: Creating Content Just Got 84 Hours Faster

Here’s one thing most of us agree on ... creating content is time-consuming. Last month, I spoke to a bunch of Buffer fans and found that 71 percent wanted a faster way to create and publish content. After hearing this, I decided to crunch the numbers behind content creation. The average Buffer user publishes nine posts a day. Usually, this involves loading up a separate platform where the content is saved. That might be a Trello board, a Notion doc, or a Google Sheet. It takes at least 90 s

Nov 29, 2022
26 Great Ideas For Social Media Posts That You Can Steal

Earlier today we launched Ideas. With Ideas you can store all your great ideas, tweak them until they’re ready, and drop them straight into your Buffer queue. Already hundreds of you have started saving dozens Ideas! But, there’s been one resounding bit of feedback we’ve had… Can you help me come up with ideas? Yes, we can. So, here are 26 ideas you can steal to grow your following 👇 Save all of these ideas for free → 1. Ask one of your teammates to do an AMA about their job 🙋‍♀️ Social

Small BusinessNov 28, 2022
I Couldn’t Afford My First Employee, But Hiring Her Helped Me Grow a Million-Dollar Business

Even though hiring her first full-time employee felt like a financial stretch, Emily Grey did it anyway—which paid off in spades. Learn why bringing on the right help supported business growth and how she now thinks about investing her time and money.

FlowNov 23, 2022
An Introduction to Tumblr

In this article, we walk through how to use Tumblr, as well as offering advice for making the most of it.

FlowNov 22, 2022
Social Proof: The Golden Rules of Personal Branding (According to Experts)

In this interview, six experts share their Golden Rules for personal branding on social media.

FlowNov 21, 2022
How These Small Business Owners Set Boundaries During The Holidays

While the holidays are a busy time for most small businesses, these entrepreneurs incorporate boundaries into their schedules to achieve a good work-life balance.

FlowNov 16, 2022
A Beginner’s Guide to Mastodon

Mastodon, a decentralized, open-source software that allows users to set up servers to communicate with each other, is growing in popularity as a “Twitter alternative”. This article provides a high-level overview of the platform: what it is and how it works.

How These Small Business Owners Learned To Let Go

In order to grow their companies, these entrepreneurs learned to let go of outdated beliefs that no longer served themselves or their businesses.

FlowNov 14, 2022
How I Learned to Show Up Authentically as a Black, Queer Business Owner (and Why It Matters)

Kareem Queeman used to fear showing off his Black, queer identity in his work, until he realized authenticity was important for supporting others in his community. Here’s how he learned to show up more fully and take care of his mental health while doing so.

FlowNov 10, 2022
Saying “No” Instead of “Yes” Helped Me Build a Six-Figure Business

Kinsey Wolf didn’t believe the power of saying “no” until she saw the effect it had on growing her marketing consultancy. Here are the things she started turning down and the measurable effect they had on her business growth (and happiness).

FlowNov 8, 2022
How These Small Businesses Stand Up For What They Believe In

These small business owners use their platforms to speak up about deserving causes and have incorporated elements into their businesses to help make a difference.

Small BusinessNov 3, 2022
Ask Buffer: How Do I Develop my Brand Voice on Social Media?

Establishing a clear brand voice will help your online content stand out amongst the crowd and be more memorable for your followers.