Buffer Resources

6/25/2026

Behind why Buffer built a home page in 2026 and where Buffer's UX is heading from here.

6/25/2026

An in-depth look at Buffer vs. Later to help you decide which tool is the better fit for your needs.

6/24/2026

Build a social media marketing strategy that actually works in 2026. This 7-step guide covers goals, audience research, content pillars, and the platforms worth your time, with expert tips from top creators.

6/23/2026

LinkedIn just launched Collaborative Posts. Here's everything we know so far.

6/22/2026

I went from impulse-posting to 21 posts a week across three platforms. Here's the automation I built with the Buffer API.

6/22/2026

A deep dive into the differences between Buffer and Hootsuite, including pricing, features, and who each social media tool might be the best fit for.

6/19/2026

Want your own blue check? Learn how to get verified on Instagram, improve your credibility, and choose between Meta Verified and free verification.

6/17/2026

Hootsuite's pricing, workflow, or feature set no longer feels like the right fit, we've rounded up the best Hootsuite alternatives to help you find a platform that matches your workflow, goals, and budget.

6/17/2026

Schedule smarter. Compare the top social media scheduling tools of 2026, see side-by-side features and pricing, and learn how to choose the right scheduler for your workflow.

6/17/2026

From shared content planning to client reporting to enforceable 2FA, here's how agencies run their whole social operation on Buffer.

6/15/2026

I collect vintage Pokémon cards, and they're quite hard to get a hold of. Often, the card I needed was only available in a bulk lot someone was selling. So, through trying to source cards for my own collection from old box sets and starter packs,

6/11/2026

Compare the social media APIs that support multi-platform posting in 2026 — Buffer, Ayrshare, Postiz, Post for Me, Zernio, and native platform APIs. Pricing, coverage, and how to choose.

6/11/2026

A full-stack developer who builds everything himself chose Buffer's API over three platform integrations. Here's how the developer behind coding.kitty automated his publishing.

6/10/2026

LinkedIn is now the #1 source AI search engines cite for professional queries. Here's why, and what an effective LinkedIn strategy looks like in 2026.

6/10/2026

In this article, we detail two things that will help you grow as a creator in 2026: consistency and engagement.

6/8/2026

Needing a fresh coat of paint on an important workflow, Anthony built a custom workflow for QAJobs using the Buffer API.

6/8/2026

Social media management tools can help take the admin of social media off your plate — so you can focus on the fun stuff. Here’s a list of the 11 best tools available right now.

6/3/2026

The best social media automation tools for 2026 and plenty of examples of tasks you can hand over.

6/2/2026

Build a Facebook marketing strategy that actually works in 2026, with step-by-step setup, content ideas, ads basics, and tips from working creators.

6/1/2026

How Shivani built a LinkedIn content library on Buffer's API — a searchable archive, AI chat for analysis, and a two-way loop into Buffer's Create space.

5/28/2026

Compare 10 of the best social media APIs for developers in 2026 — Buffer, Ayrshare, Postiz, Upload-Post, Zernio, Phyllo, and more.

5/27/2026

Tired of staring at a blank Ideas screen, Fahad built an app that generates trend-based content ideas and sends them to Buffer through the API.

5/27/2026

Schedule, publish, and manage your social presence from the tools you already use.

5/26/2026

Learn how to post on social media from Claude using Buffer.

5/26/2026

How Ben Campbell built PostIQ and Receipts on Buffer's API — two companion apps for the drafting, planning, and approvals work that happens before posting to social.

5/26/2026

Shivani Shah had never built with an API before. Using Buffer's API, Claude, and Lovable, she built two tools she now uses every week: a Slack bot that recaps her LinkedIn posting every Friday, and a searchable content library going back to 2023. Here's how she did it.

5/26/2026

WriteStack founder Orel Zilberman used Buffer's API to add cross-platform scheduling for Substack creators, letting users publish Notes alongside LinkedIn, X, and other channels from one workflow.

5/26/2026

See how Marin Nedelev, a non-developer, uses Buffer's API with n8n to manage 77 social channels without writing a line of code.

5/25/2026

Get ideas for your next LinkedIn carousel from different creators, plus best practices to make this engaging format easy to produce.

5/25/2026

Join us for 30 days to grow on social media with the Buffer community!

5/20/2026

In this article, we explore the 8 best free hashtag generators to help your posts get discovered.

5/20/2026

A curated list of 23 newsletters for social media managers, marketers, and creators — organized by what they'll do for your work: keep you current, sharpen your skills, or spark new ideas.

5/18/2026

I’ve put dozens of AI writing tools to the test — here's a deep dive into my favorite AI writing generators and who I think they’ll be most useful for.

5/15/2026

Find the right tools for every part of your social media workflow — content, engagement, analytics, and more.

5/14/2026

We analyzed more than 2 million Instagram posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum reach.

5/13/2026

Learn how to crosspost between Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Threads in minutes — with step-by-step instructions and a free tool to schedule it all at once.

5/12/2026

The sizes of every single image you'll need on all the major social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, and Pinterest.

5/11/2026

Not sure where to start with social media marketing? This guide walks you through everything from choosing platforms to building a strategy that sticks.

5/5/2026

Scheduling TikTok posts can save hours each week. Here’s how to plan, schedule, and publish your content on desktop and mobile.

4/28/2026

Learn how to use Pinterest as a creator or business in 2026 — set up your account, create pins that get discovered, and reach the right audience.

4/23/2026

From subscriptions to UGC to merch — discover 12 ways to monetize your Instagram following, even if you don’t have a massive following.

4/22/2026

Why I'm pivoting from Threads to Instagram and everything I'm doing to grow to 5,000 followers by the end of Q2.

4/22/2026

The ins and outs of Instagram Stories, from getting started to smart strategies that will make your stories stand out on Instagram.

4/20/2026

Instagram has introduced a way to reset your recommendations — giving your home, reels, and explore feeds a fresh start. Here's how to do it.

4/16/2026

Struggling to get your YouTube videos noticed? A few small shifts can make a big difference. Learn 13 practical ways to boost your YouTube views.

4/15/2026

Tried and tested: These AI image generators consistently delivered the best results. Here's a look at how they work.

4/14/2026

Stop chasing the tail-end of Instagram audio trends — here are the latest trending songs on Instagram in April 2026.

4/13/2026

An up-to-date list of the most viral songs and sounds on TikTok in April 2026 — and how to use them to boost your content.

4/10/2026

Facebook paid creators nearly $3 billion in 2025, and new programs like Creator Fast Track are opening more doors. Here's how to make money on Facebook — from content monetization to brand deals.

4/9/2026

In this article, Jillian dives into the system that powers her content as a neurodivergent creator.

4/8/2026

Our analysis of 1 million+ Facebook posts found that replying to comments is linked to 9.5% more reactions. Here's the data and how to make it work for you.

4/7/2026

Here are 11 tools that pull all your metrics together, across all your platforms — and help you make sense of all the numbers.

4/2/2026

I have over 15,000 followers on Instagram, and I've helped grow Buffer's Instagram account to over 100K. Here are tried-and-tested tactics that genuinely work.

4/1/2026

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

3/30/2026

Here's a list of the best social media collaboration tools out there, including the ones we enjoy using here at Buffer.

3/26/2026

We're introducing our refreshed design across Buffer – here's why and how we made it happen.

3/25/2026

We pored over millions of posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn to pinpoint when the best-performing content was published.

3/24/2026

An inside look at how the Instagram algorithm works for the feed, explore page, stories, and reels — and how to make it work for you in 2026.

3/23/2026

Our analysis of millions of YouTube videos reveals the best times to post both long-form videos and shorts — and the patterns have shifted.

3/19/2026

Video, photos, carousels, or text? We dug into Buffer’s data, analyzing millions of social posts from Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, and more to find out which content format performs best.

3/19/2026

We analyzed 7.1 million TikTok posts to find the best time to post on TikTok in 2026. Here's what the data says — plus how to find your own best times.

3/19/2026

How does a boutique social media agency manage 30+ client accounts without the usual headaches? Alexandrea Browman of Sapphire Social shares how Buffer became the backbone of her operation.

3/18/2026

Growing your Facebook following doesn't require a massive ad budget. These strategies can help you build an audience organically — it takes consistency and creativity, but it's totally doable.

3/17/2026

Learn the ideal image sizes for all types of Instagram posts so your content is always pixel-perfect.

3/16/2026

You'll recognize some of these social media sites right away. Others might be new to you — and could be exactly what your brand needs to reach the right people.

3/13/2026

We found 7 forgotten cron jobs had been running for five years – here's how we fixed them and what we learned in the process.

3/13/2026

We analyzed more than 8.7 million tweets to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement on X (formerly Twitter).

3/12/2026

I've pulled together 26 free Instagram tools that can genuinely help creators, marketers, and small businesses grow their accounts without spending a dime.

3/11/2026

Buffer's Composer just got a major under-the-hood overhaul. Learn what we rebuilt, why it matters, and what's coming next for Buffer's core publishing experience.