Social Media Marketing

A collection of posts on Social Media Marketing

InstagramMar 27, 2025
How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Your 2025 Guide

An inside look at how the Instagram algorithm works for the feed, explore pages, stories, and reels — and how to make them work for you.

LinkedInMar 26, 2025
I Posted to LinkedIn Consistently for 30 Days - Here's What I Learned

Here’s what happened when I committed to LinkedIn consistency — plus the surprising insights and actionable lessons you can apply to your LinkedIn strategy.

Buffer NewsMar 25, 2025
Introducing Feeds: Discover and Share Fresh Content

Our new Feeds feature brings content from your favorite websites directly into your account. Discover fresh ideas for your next post without leaving Buffer.

TwitterMar 25, 2025
The Best Time to Post on Twitter/X in 2025: Based on Data from 1 Million Posts

We analyzed more than 1 million tweets to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement on X (formerly Twitter).

Social Media Engagement: 9 Ways to Boost Yours + Why it Matters

Without engagement, social media is just media. In this article, you’ll learn nine actionable and authentic ways to boost your content’s engagement.

PinterestMar 20, 2025
How to Get More Followers on Pinterest: 20 Ways to Grow in 2025

More followers on Pinterest could mean a boost in subscribers, sign-ups, sales, brand awareness, and more. Here are 20 practical tips you can start using today.

FlowMar 18, 2025
20+ Podcasts You’ll Want in Your Feed in 2025

Check out the 25 best podcasts for creators, marketers, small business owners and anyone looking to up their social media.

TikTokMar 17, 2025
Longer TikToks Get More Views — Data Shows Best TikTok Video Length

Shorter videos dominate TikTok, but they're generally not the ones with the highest median views and watch time, according to our analysis of 1.1M TikToks.

InstagramMar 12, 2025
Instagram Ads 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads That Work

Looking to kickstart your paid efforts on Instagram? This guide shares how you can run Instagram ads by boosting posts and by using the Meta Ads Manager.

FacebookMar 11, 2025
Best Time to Post on Facebook: We Analyzed 1 Million Posts

We analyzed more than 1 million Facebook posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement.

DataMar 10, 2025
We Analyzed 1.7M Posts from X, Threads, and Bluesky: Here’s What We Learned

Dive into the engagement patterns we uncovered across X, Threads, and Bluesky and why a one-size-fits-all approach won’t work in 2025.

InstagramMar 6, 2025
350+ Instagram Caption Ideas to Make Your Own (+ Write Yours with AI)

Over 350 funny, clever, or meaningful Instagram caption ideas for you to use on your next post, along with a guide to creating your own AI caption generator.

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 7 Steps

Throwing stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks won’t guarantee a positive ROI from your social media efforts. Learn how to build an effective social media strategy from scratch in seven steps.

InstagramMar 4, 2025
6 Instagram Analytics Tools That Will Help You Grow Your Audience in 2025

Instagram analytics can be a goldmine of insights to help you grow. This article will share which metrics you should monitor and the analytics tools that can help.

How to Use Substack: Lessons from What's Working for Creators

Get insights from real Substack creators to see what’s working, what’s challenging, and how they’re thinking about audience growth and monetization on the platform.

InstagramFeb 26, 2025
Instagram’s Grid Just Changed — Here’s What You Need to Know

In this guide, learn what’s changed with the Instagram grid, how to optimize your content, and what this means for Buffer users.

YouTubeFeb 25, 2025
When is the Best Time to Post on YouTube? We Analyzed 1 Million Videos to Find Out

Videos and shorts posted on these days and at these times tend to get higher views.

InstagramFeb 24, 2025
I Can’t Get Enough of Instagram Trial Reels — Here’s How I Use Them for Best Results

Exactly how to use Instagram Trial Reels, why you should if you’re looking to grow your following on Instagram, and some ideas for your own tests.

How to Create Content for Social Media: A Simple 6-Step Guide

You want to start creating content on social media, but you don’t know where to begin. This guide will help you draft an action plan!

10+ Social Media, Marketing, and Creator Economy Conferences to Attend in 2025

We share 10+ social media, marketing and creator economy conferences you’ll want on your calendar for 2025.

Social Media Dashboard: Why You Need One and How to Create It

A social media dashboard is a visual representation of the key metrics that prove the impact of your social media efforts. Here’s how to create one from scratch.

How to Use Social Media as a B2B Company

This article shares tips on making your B2B social content less boring and creating a marketing strategy that drives positive results.

ResourcesFeb 11, 2025
How to Find Trending TikTok Sounds While They’re Still Popular (+ 12 of the Best)

How to source the best audio clips for your TikToks while they’re still popular, plus examples of TikTok sounds with staying power.

TikTokFeb 10, 2025
The Best Time to Post on TikTok in 2025 — New Data

We analyzed more than 1 million videos sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on TikTok for maximum views.