September 2023

How Buffer’s Content Team Collaborates + Our Content Calendar Template

We’re a fully remote and distributed content team publishing content across social media and our blogs every day. Here’s how we stay organized. The world of social media and content marketing is a fast-moving space. Any individuals or teams working in those worlds know how essential it is to have the right tools in place …

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What Does it Really Mean to Build a ‘Community’ on Social Media? (And Why You Should)

How do you build a community on social media? And is it worth it? We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach.Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. Cultivating deeper connections …

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This Creator Grew to 20k+ YouTube Subscribers – Then She Started From Scratch

In this article, Aprilynne Alter shares her creator journey so far, including a sharp pivot, what it took to leave that audience behind, and advice for creators in similar situations. When Aprilynne Alter started her YouTube channel in 2021, she didn’t expect it to grow the way it did. Her content about learning how NFTs …

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How the YouTube Shorts Algorithm Works, According to YouTube

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the YouTube Shorts algorithm, drawing insights from these YouTube insiders. YouTube Shorts has had an incredible run since it was first released in 2021. It’s a natural next step for anyone who watches long-form YouTube videos to also watch short-form videos on the platform – and there are …

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11 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science

Looking for some low-lift ways to make yourself happier? Here’s some of the best research that we’ve found on personal happiness.Happiness is something we think about a lot at Buffer.It's been a cornerstone of our culture from the beginning (just take a look at this slide deck about it from way back in 2013). Though …

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3 Social Media Executives Reveal How to Build a Career in Social

On the hunt for guidance about how to build a career as a social media executive, I interviewed three industry experts at companies known for their top-notch social media strategies. Here is their advice for someone looking to grow in the field. Social media is still a relatively new field, having risen to prominence in …

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How to Find Trending TikTok Sounds While They’re Still Popular (+ 11 of the Best From 2023)

How to source the best audio clips for your TikToks while they’re still popular, plus examples of TikTok sounds with staying power.Funny, poignant, catchy — trending sounds are the backbone of TikTok virality and can often make or break a video’s success.According to research by the short-form video platform, “sound is the anti-scroll on TikTok”. …

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How This Business Owner Went from Earning $250 a Month to Owning a Six-Figure Company

Meet Ari Krzyzek, whose business is on track to reach $500,000 in annual revenue. Read all about it in Open Books, Buffer’s series of small business owners giving us a peek inside their books. ♥️ At Buffer, we’ve long aimed to default to transparency, a practice we believe helps eliminate inequality and gives everyone a …

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How to Continue Posting Tweets With Zapier (Sept 2023)

Due to recent changes to Twitter’s API policy and pricing Zapier’s much-loved integration with Twitter has stopped working. The good news is there’s an alternative that’s easy to set up and free to use. There’s never a dull day for social media managers. Due to recent changes to Twitter's API policy and pricing, Zapier’s much-loved …

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