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20+ Top Social Media Sites and Platforms to Grow Your Brand in 2025

Find out the most popular social media sites today. Some will be familiar, others may not. Discover some that might be great for your brand but that you have yet to explore.

ThreadsMay 20, 2025
The Best Time to Post on Threads in 2025 — Data from 700K+ Posts

We analyzed hundreds of thousands of Threads posts sent through Buffer to figure out which time slots got the most engagement.

FacebookMay 19, 2025
How to Get More Followers on Facebook for Free in 2025: 10 Tried-and-True Tactics

You don’t need a big budget to build a big audience. Use these smart strategies to get more followers on Facebook, starting today.

InstagramMay 15, 2025
Unlockable Reels Are Coming to Instagram: Here’s How They Work

Unlockable reels are designed to encourage “a new, IYKYK way” of engaging with your community on Instagram. Here's how they work.

How I Turned One Community Conversation Into Weeks' Worth of Content

In this post, we get into how I filled up my calendar with questions from my community.

12 Social Media Metrics You Should Be Tracking (And Why)

Social media platforms and analytics tools give you lots of metrics to track. But how do you know which ones are right for you — and how to make them work for your social media strategy?

TikTokMay 12, 2025
TikTok Algorithm Guide 2025: Everything We Know About How Videos Are Ranked

A deep dive into the TikTok algorithm, how it works, and how you can work with it to enhance your visibility and engagement on the platform.

ToolsMay 8, 2025
The 7 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools in 2025 (+ Why Monitoring Is Critical)

Learn why social media monitoring matters — and pick one of the seven tools from this list to never miss a brand mention again.

TikTokMay 6, 2025
Top 250 TikTok Hashtags for 2025 + How to Use Them for Growth

TikTok hashtags can help you boost visibility and reach a broader audience. Learn how to use them with 250 curated examples.

FacebookMay 5, 2025
Facebook Ad Specs + Image Sizes — Fully Updated for 2025

Want to give your Facebook content a boost? Here are all the Meta ad specs and image sizes you need to create Facebook ads that get the job done.

InstagramApr 30, 2025
26 Free Instagram Tools to Help Grow Your Account in 2025

We've rounded up 26 free Instagram tools for creators, marketers, and small businesses

InstagramApr 29, 2025
How to Sell on Instagram: A Complete Guide for Creators and Businesses

Everything you need to know about selling on Instagram — from the different options for people to buy to tips on making the most of your Instagram sales strategy.

AIApr 28, 2025
The 9 Best AI Image Generators of 2025 (+ Examples)

Tried and tested: These AI image generators consistently delivered the best results. Here's a look at how they work, how much they cost, and how they handled a specific prompt.

InstagramApr 24, 2025
How to Share Instagram Feed Posts to Stories: 3 Simple Steps

Everything you need to know about sharing a post to your Instagram Stories (and why it could be great for your reach and engagement).

InstagramApr 24, 2025
Instagram Ads 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads That Work

Looking to kickstart your paid efforts on Instagram? This guide shares how you can run Instagram ads by boosting posts and by using the Meta Ads Manager.

LinkedInApr 24, 2025
The Best Time to Post on LinkedIn in 2025: 1 Million Posts Analyzed

We analyzed over 1 million posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on LinkedIn for maximum engagement.

YouTubeApr 24, 2025
When is the Best Time to Post on YouTube? We Analyzed 1 Million Videos to Find Out

Videos and shorts posted on these days and at these times tend to get higher views.

TikTokApr 24, 2025
The Best Time to Post on TikTok in 2025 — New Data

We analyzed more than 1 million videos sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on TikTok for maximum views.

InstagramApr 23, 2025
7 Tips + Tricks for Instagram Edits: How to Use the New Video Editing App

After some serious hands-on time with Edits by Instagram, here’s my everything guide, from getting started to tips and tricks to take you to the next level.

7 Best Free Hashtag Generators in 2025

In this article, we explore the 7 best free hashtag generators to help your posts get discovered.

InstagramApr 22, 2025
The Best Time to Post on Instagram in 2025: We Analyzed 2 Million+ Posts to Find Out

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

VideoApr 22, 2025
Video Marketing 101: How to Build a Successful Strategy in 2025 (+ Examples & Pro Tips)

An everything guide to getting started with video marketing — from content to equipment to editing, and more. Plus, real-life examples from creators and brands to inspire you.

TikTokApr 21, 2025
How to Make Money on TikTok: 10 Ways to Earn in 2025 (With or Without a Huge Following)

Want to monetize your TikTok? Learn 10 ways to make money on TikTok in 2025 — with options for new and established creators.

OpenApr 18, 2025
We Updated Our Dependent Stipend For The First Time In 8 Years, Here’s What Changed

If you’ve followed Buffer for a while, then you know we have a few uncommon approaches to teammate benefits and compensation. The example I’ll dig into today is our “Dependent Grant,” which we launched in 2016.  Our Dependent Grant is separate benefit, outside of salary, that we grant teammates who are taking care of and supporting family members. It’s an extra $3,000 USD per year per child, up to four dependents total. This has been one of our most unusual (and at times controversial) benefits