Social Media
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 2026 — 7-Step Guide
Most social media marketing strategies I've seen in the wild are really just fancy posting schedules. Now, posting schedules are excellent — and necessary — but they're only one small part of a complete social media marketing strategy. A...
Social Media
I Built a Content Engine That Creates 21 Social Posts a Week Using the Buffer API
Last year, I built Unstream, a side project that helps music fans find better ways to support the artists they actually love beyond the streaming apps. The first iteration came together over a weekend of vibe coding, but there...
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Buffer vs. Hootsuite: Which Tool is Right For You?
If you're on the hunt for a social media management tool, chances are that Buffer and Hootsuite are some of the first names that pop up.These two tools are probably the first names you'll come across when you start...
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Influencer Ads: How to Run Creator Content as a Performance Channel
Influencer ads are now the single ad format buyers most want to grow. Creator and influencer ads or partnerships are the type of advertising the most buyers (57%) plan to put increased focus on in 2026, up from 48%...
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Every Team Feature in Buffer, Built for Agencies
Over the past three months, I've sat down with more than a dozen agency owners and operators for unhurried conversations about their work. It's one of my favorite parts of my job as a product marketer, even if it...
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Social Media Advertising for Small Business: A Strategic Playbook That Won’t Burn Through Your Budget
Most small businesses I work with sit in one of two camps on social media advertising. Camp one avoids it entirely because they tried Facebook ads once, spent $500, got nothing, and decided paid social just doesn’t work for...
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