Landing my very first client was surprisingly easy thanks to the power of referrals. The startup I had been working for had just folded, and I turned to the network of marketing leaders I had built from that job and let them know the types of client work I was looking for: digital brand management,…
Meet Karinna Briseno, a Technical Advocate at Buffer who redefines success by balancing personal growth, mental health, and career accomplishments. With a four-day workweek, she proves you can have exciting roles, a digital nomad lifestyle, and even time for off-the-grid hobbies. Dive into Karinna’s unique journey at Buffer. Thanks for joining me for Buffer Diaries,…
For the latest installment of Creators Unlocked, we speak to Josh Ho, a SaaS founder and creator – the latter a term he doesn’t instinctually use, though it definitely applies. Josh earned his founder title with Referral Rock, a software company that eases the process of collecting referrals. But he also hosts two podcasts, writes…
When I launched the Female Startup Club podcast at the end of 2019, I didn’t have any grand plans or intentions for what it might look like in the future. At the time, I was reading Tim Ferriss’ Tools of Titans, and I noticed that hardly any women were featured. While I enjoyed the book,…
If you’ve ever sat through a 90-minute YouTube video essay about a random obscure topic — like this one about Disney channel’s theme — you may find the stats about humanity’s reducing attention spans jarring. It’s easy to see why people are worried, but if a video about the theme song of a network that…
We’ve been writing and publishing Buffer’s State of Remote Work report for six years now, and we’ve learned a lot about the trends, benefits, and struggles of remote workers along the way. This year, after releasing the report, we had several people comment that they wondered what the results would be like for only people…
This interview is part of a series called Creators Unlocked that delves into the world of content 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…
🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Buffer now supports full scheduling for Instagram Stories. 🚀 We’re one of the first platforms to offer this game-changing feature, and as avid Instagram users as avid Instagram users ourselves, we know firsthand the growing impact of Instagram Stories. With over 500 million people creating and watching stories on…
Picture this: two popular influencers from different niches join forces to create engaging and exciting content, reaching millions of followers across platforms. The result? A viral collaboration that benefits both parties and their audiences. Even if you replace “popular influencers” with “micro creators” and “millions of followers” with “thousands of followers,” there’s no denying that…
Readers of the Buffer blog are divided into three buckets, all with varying degrees of knowledge regarding social media and online content creation: ambitious individuals small business owners marketers Ambitious individuals are anyone looking to use social media to advance a personal or professional goal, usually for career purposes. We also put content creators within…