Before I joined Buffer in 2022 as a content writer, I had my fair share of work experience: jobs and internships during both undergrad and graduate school. I worked a full time, 40-hour a week, position at a nonprofit when I was 22, and as a TV/movie journalist at a popular publication. But it wasn’t…
It’s finally here. Yesterday, after two years of waiting, Instagram unveiled its Reels API to all social media management platforms. We were so excited we started building immediately and now … Today, drafting, scheduling, and auto-publishing Instagram Reels are now available in Buffer. Want to try it out? Connect your Instagram account to Buffer, for…
The origin story of my business will be familiar to so many entrepreneurs: I was tired of my full-time job and had an idea I just couldn’t let go of. At the time, I was working for a design firm and was frustrated that everything we were selling was so expensive. I had a vision…
If you scroll through your email inbox, there’s a good chance you’re subscribed to some kind of newsletter. And while plenty of those subscriptions may be for companies and brands, there’s recently been a surge in the popularity of individual newsletters. Substack, a platform dedicated to free and paid email newsletters, received over 24.57 million…
Pride month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and the work towards equality for the LGBTQ community. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City responded against police harassment and persecution, resulting in the historic uprising. These riots marked the beginning of LGBTQ…
Travel has always been a fundamental part of my life. A love for not only destinations, but for the journey to reach them, is what led me to found my company, SteamLine Luggage. So during the pandemic, being stuck at home while still promoting travel inspiration to my customers felt surreal. In October of…
💡 This piece was a collaborative effort between me and Tamilore. The first-ever Pride parade – also known as the Christopher Street Liberation Day March – occurred in New York in June 1970 during the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. It was a way for the community to reflect and honor the bravery of…
Do you ever wish there was a shortcut to better understanding everyone you worked with? I definite have. At Buffer, we’ve had assorted documents to communicate work preferences over the years. Some folks have kicked off specific documents called operating manuals or leadership blueprints. Still, we’ve never had anything centralized or standardized, which can be…
Newsflash! We have a brand-new integration that enables you to publish content directly from Buffer to TikTok. Read on for more details. You might have noticed that we’ve started talking about TikTok more on our blog, in our emails, and on social media. It’s arguably the most exciting platform for any creator or brand looking…
Social media plays a big role in how we exist on and offline. From the platforms we are active on to the type of content we engage with, it’s not unusual for people to form (and break) connections based on the platforms they have in common. Folks on Twitter are typically ahead of the curve,…