8 of the Best AI Productivity Tools to Help You Optimize How You Work
As a self-proclaimed tools nerd, I’m testing the ever-growing list of AI productivity tools on the market. These are the ones I keep coming back to. As a freelancer, I…
9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing guidance to help you stand out from the crowd in 2025 — complete with tried-and-tested examples. As a freelancer, I always wondered, “What would…
4 Alternative Ways to Approach Black Friday on Social Media in 2025
Consumer sentiments and shopping habits are changing. In this article, we highlight alternative approaches to Black Friday for businesses. As a freelancer, I always wondered, “What would happen if I…
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 7 Steps
Throwing stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks won’t guarantee a positive ROI from your social media efforts. Learn how to build an effective social media strategy from scratch…
TikTok LIVE Can Help Boost Your Following — Here’s How to Go Live and Why You Should
Everything you need to know before your first TikTok LIVE, including a step-by-step guide and best practices, along with some ideas to inspire you. As a freelancer, I always wondered,…
I’ve Never Offered a Black Friday Sale — Here’s What My Boutique Does Instead to Have a Six-Figure Weekend
Emily Grey knew her small boutique couldn’t compete with other sales on Black Friday, so she decided to try something completely different for her holiday promotion. Learn why it’s helped…
AI Emails Me Content Ideas Every Morning — Here’s How That System Works
Here’s how I set up a content loop of ideas using AI – and how you can do it too. As a freelancer, I always wondered, “What would happen if…
The Best Time to Post on Twitter/X: Based on Data from 1 Million Posts
We analyzed more than 1 million tweets to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement on X (formerly Twitter). As a freelancer, I always wondered, “What…
How to Get More Followers on Facebook for Free in 2026: 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. As a freelancer, I always wondered, “What…
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 – and used Buffer’s Community feature to translate them to content. As a…