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A collection of 2,456 blog posts

FlowJul 25, 2023
How To Start A Newsletter

In this article, we’ll be sharing the steps to starting your own newsletter.

FlowJul 20, 2023
How to Build a Sustainable (And Profitable) Content Creation Workflow

In this article, Matt Giaro shares systems and mental models for maintaining a sustainable content creation workflow.

FlowJul 19, 2023
I Worked As Little as Possible, Avoided Burn Out, and Grew My Business

It can feel like you have to work nonstop to succeed when you’re growing a company, but this business owner wanted to avoid that narrative. Here’s the experiment that helped her build better work habits.

FlowJul 18, 2023
4 Tips from Top Social Media Managers to Grow Your Online Business

In this blog, Pooja Uniyal interviews top social media managers to get their top advice for reviving defunct accounts and increasing reach.

FlowJul 17, 2023
How to Make Money on YouTube

In this article, we go through some of the ways to make money on YouTube as a creator.

FlowJul 13, 2023
How to Become a LinkedIn Creator

In this article, we’ll explore the world of LinkedIn creators, including who they are, why you should care, and how to become one.

FlowJul 12, 2023
How Integrating SEO and Social Media Has Helped Me Grow My Site to 400K Impressions Per Month

Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to improving your business’ content marketing strategy? Learn the simple shifts that helped this founder up her impressions—without needing to be an expert.

FlowJul 11, 2023
How My Creator Startup Made 4-Figures in 5 Months While Working a 9 to 5

Five months after launching, Brendan Aw's creator startup hit four-figures in earnings. In this article, he breaks down how he got there.

Buffer vs. Tailwind: A Comprehensive Comparison for Social Media Marketers

When it comes to social media management tools, choosing the right one for your accounts can be a challenge. In this blog, we're comparing Buffer and Tailwind, two popular platforms, to help you make an informed decision based on their key differences. To kick off, here are seven key differences between the two products that all potential users should be aware of 👇 Seven key differences 1. Available Channels Tailwind offers only three social channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. I

Jul 10, 2023
How Starting a Podcast Helped Me Pivot and Grow My Business to $85K per Year

Even with just about 1,000 downloads a month, this entrepreneur has used a podcast to grow and market her business. Learn the tactics that have helped her succeed.

FlowJul 6, 2023
5 Social Networks That Are Alternatives to Twitter (Plus, What You Need to Know)

In this article, we dive into five apps that are similar to Twitter and share what you need to know about each one.

FlowJul 5, 2023
Here's How I Research to Find Unique Angles For My Content

In this article, Nupur Mittal shares insights into four research methods that help her find content ideas and identify unique takeaways.

FlowJul 4, 2023
How I’ve Grown a Six-Figure Service Business Through Instagram Reels (Without a Massive Following)

You don’t have to be a viral content creator to benefit from creating Reels for your business. Learn how this founder gets 80 percent of her customers through Reels, without a massive follower count.

Buffer vs. Sprout Social: Find the Best Social Media Management Tool for Your Profiles

Social media management tools are essential for businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators looking to grow their social media presence and reach more people. In this blog, we'll compare Buffer and Sprout Social to help you decide which tool is the best fit for your needs. To kick off, here are seven key differences between the two products that all potential users should be aware of 👇 7 questions to ask when comparing Buffer and Sprout Social 1. Is there a free plan? Buffer's free plan lets

FlowJul 3, 2023
How to Grow a Brand Account on TikTok, From Someone Who Did It

In this article, Ashlyn Greer, CEO of Fashivly shares advice for how brands can tap into the growth potential of TikTok.

FlowJun 29, 2023
How to Collaborate with AI to Get the Best Out of Your Content

In this article, Stew Fortier, CEO of Type.ai shares how he collaborates with AI to augment his creativity, practical advice for creators navigating the digital world, and his approach to building an audience.

Online MarketingJun 28, 2023
Experimenting in Marketing: What I’ve Learned Running 25 A/B Tests on Ads for Buffer

Over the past two years, Buffer’s Senior Growth Marketing Manager, Sophie, has run 25 A/B tests in Google Adwords. In this article, she shares her strategic approach to conducting successful marketing experiments, how to come up with new experiment ideas, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Buffer vs. Sked Social: Nine Key Differences

Selecting the perfect social media management tool can be an overwhelming task. There are dozens of options available and hundreds of features to compare. But don't worry, we at Buffer are here to help you make an informed decision by comparing our platform with another popular choice: Sked Social. To assist you in finding the right solution for your social media management needs, we've compiled a list of key differences between Buffer and Sked Social. Let's dive in! 🚀 Nine Major Difference

How We’re Successfully Repurposing Content at Buffer

Everyone says you should repurpose your content these days. But why? And how do you actually go about it? How do you decide what to repurpose, and how do you actually execute? These are all questions we hope to answer for you today. If you haven’t given repurposing content a try yet, you really should. Repurposing content can increase engagement, save you a lot of time and energy, and gives people a chance to see your best content they may have missed the first time you posted. We’ve been us

FlowJun 22, 2023
How This Creator Turned $20 Into 40k+ Social Media Followers

Jahleane Dolne's built an audience of over 40,000 across her social media. In this article, she shares her experiences and advice for creators.

FlowJun 20, 2023
I Took My Side Hustle Full-Time One Year Ago—Here’s What I’ve Learned

Within a year, Alexa Nizam took her side hustle full-time after leaving her salaried job. In this article, she shares some of the lessons she's learned in the process.

Buffer vs. eClincher: A Detailed Comparison of Key Differences

Finding the perfect social media management tool can be a challenging task, with numerous options and features to consider. As a (let’s face it) biased Buffer employee, I’ve tried my best to compare the two from a neutral point of view to help you make an informed decision. In this article, we'll explore the key differences between Buffer and eClincher to assist you in finding the right solution for your social media management needs. So, let’s compare the two 👇 Seven Key Differences Betwee

FlowJun 15, 2023
How This Ex-TikTok Employee Approaches Being A Creator

Ayomi Samaraweera details her experience in the creator economy and shares her top lessons and advice in this installment of Creators Unlocked.

OpenJun 15, 2023
How We Connect Our Engineers Directly To Buffer Customers with Customer Engineering Days

While connecting the team to our customers has always been a priority for us at Buffer, how the team has connected with customers has changed quite a bit over the years. When I first joined Buffer in 2015, the team would have a dedicated time when everyone would spend an hour answering customer support emails at our annual company retreat. During these sessions, our Customer Advocates would provide support for the entire Buffer team as they answered customer emails. It was an awesome bonding ex