If you haven’t already heard about ChatGPT – OpenAI’s chatbot – it’s been dubbed a game changer in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), and rightfully so. ChatGPT can mimic a therapist and provide seemingly adequate mental health advice. Like a journalist, content writer, or screenwriter, it can spit out long-form prose and stories in…
It’s such a paradox for business owners that more success often means more stress. At least, that was the case for me. When I started working on Shorty’s Pizza Shack in 2010, my wife and I did everything. We welded the tables, we built the fence, we tested pizza recipes endlessly until we landed on…
Social media is always evolving – as should your strategies for creating content. While you may have tried and tested methods when it comes to your social media posts, testing out something different is a great way to stay on top of trends and potentially grow your following. Here are four examples from small businesses…
Launching a new feature is an exciting time at Buffer. It’s the culmination of days, weeks and sometimes even months of the work that goes into building something new. There’s lots of excitement and a lot to celebrate. It’s also a significant time for our Support team. A product launch can generate a lot of…
Behind every incredible creator is an army of tools — and even people — to support every stage of content creation. While consistency is the most important element of growing as a creator, the tools you choose can enhance or frustrate your growth journey. These tools encompass everything from the social platforms you choose to…
You may have heard the news that ContentCal is shutting down. While it’s always sad to see a valued tool go, the good news is that there’s another great option out there for managing your social media: Buffer. In this blog post, we’ll give you the lowdown on why you should give Buffer a try…
You’ve heard it time and time again – posting on social media consistently is one of the best ways to grow your account. But it can be hard to fill up content ideas for nearly 365 days. That’s why we’ve created this holiday guide of both official and non-official holidays you can post about throughout…
If there’s one thing we love to check on at the end and beginning of any year, it’s the trends. Who got what right — or wrong? What did no one see coming? It’s all fascinating to witness. Perhaps antithetical to my love for trend-watching, the biggest lesson I’ve learned from predictions is that no…
How and where do you start when creating a brand new social media channel for your business? #AskBuffer — Jake Pryszlak (@Jakepryszlak) October 19, 2022 It’s a given that social media can drive online awareness for your business, but with the various sites out there, you may be wondering how to efficiently get started when…
At just five years old, Janet Hoang already had a ton of business savvy. After acquiring a surplus of a certain in-demand item, she figured out a way to earn some extra money from her kindergarten classmates. “I don’t know why, but my aunt spoiled me with Hello Kitty stationery,” Janet said. “I would tear…