Question: Why have short-form videos become so popular in the past few years, and how can I use them for my social media?Move over software — there’s a new world eater in town. Short-form video snuck up on us, becoming the most consumed online content in a few years.It’s your best bet if the consensus is anything to go by — 85% of marketers say short-form video is the … [Read more...]

Imagine that someone told you you could do more with Pinterest than simply use it as a tool for digital marketing. You can do this by incorporating the Pinterest SEO into your Social Media Strategy and making the most of it. Was that enough to make you curious? We can quench your thirst by telling you that, if you have a brand on Pinterest, instead of using the platform for recipes, DIY … [Read more...]

Most people’s understanding of algorithms is hand-wavy at best. Different experts will give you different answers, but the truth is only the people who build the algorithms truly understand them. That’s why this update from Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, about how ranking (a.k.a. The Algorithm™) works on the platform is such a big deal.Thanks to the platform’s … [Read more...]

The social media channel opens a world of opportunities for businesses. The channel not only offers endless opportunities for businesses, but it also delivers. As the old saying goes, "there's no free lunch". To make social media work effectively for your business, you need to develop an effective strategy. A solid strategy can give your products and services the boost they need. It helps … [Read more...]

Social media is more than just a platform for connecting with friends; it’s a big part of every business. Having in-depth knowledge of what works and doesn’t for your brand is crucial, and that’s where targeted social media analytics tools come into play. These tools will help you understand where to focus your time, effort, and budget. As a marketer, you know that data-backed campaigns are the … [Read more...]

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There’s been much ado about AI lately, especially since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022. Since then, we’ve seen an influx of thoughts and tools around the topic and the use of AI.We like AI here at Buffer – we’ve even launched an AI Assistant to help our audience create content better and faster. However, we understand its limitations, especially … [Read more...]

Everyone says you should repurpose your content these days. But why? And how do you actually go about it? How do you decide what to repurpose, and how do you actually execute? These are all questions we hope to answer for you today.If you haven’t given repurposing content a try yet, you really should. Repurposing content can increase engagement, save you a lot of time and energy, and gives … [Read more...]

src="https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/2023/06/rubaitul-azad-I8NZGV9aJwE-unsplash--1-.jpg" alt="How to Grow a Brand to Nearly 60k TikTok Followers"> When was the last time you watched a generic brand's video for no other reason than research? You may be like me and have so much online competing for your attention that you are very selective in what you watch. These videos don't usually … [Read more...]