Monk mode—inspired by the disciplined lifestyle of monks—refers to intense periods of uninterrupted … [+]Focus to maximize productivity. Hyperfocus involves concentrating on one task while ignoring all other distractions. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images). Getty Images In what can only be described as somewhat ironic, discussions of “monk mode” have been gaining popularity on…
Reading Time: 19 minutes In 2008, Apple launched the App Store for their iPhone product and for the first time, allowed 3rd party developers to build apps for their OS and charge associated fees. In 2022, that ecosystem generated $1.1 trillion in developer billing and sales, and has driven hundreds of billions of dollars for…
Fancy a challenge? Why not try to double your growth in two weeks? That’s the goal of the AI Accelerator, Buffer’s bespoke video-based course that hundreds of creators and social media pros have joined. What’s the AI Accelerator? This isn’t just another online course. It’s a unique two-week journey curated by Buffer to help you…
What to make of X’s new move to charge users $1 to access basic functions in the app? To recap, yesterday, X announced that it’s launching a trial, in New Zealand and the Philippines, which will see new users required to pay a $1 annual fee to post, or engage with posts, in the app….
Social Marketing Trends The data you’ve been missing! Need a new plan? Discover how marketers plan to change their social activities in the 15th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. It reveals what marketers have planned for their social activities, content marketing, and more! Get this free report now and never miss another great article…
7 Proven Paths to a Successful Social Media Outcome In the digital age, a strong social media presence can be the lynchpin of success for businesses, influencers, and brands alike. However, with an ever-growing array of platforms and an increasingly discerning audience, the quest for meaningful social media engagement can seem daunting. Here, we distill…
Reading Time: 4 minutes In a world where technology reigns supreme, a new breed of superheroes has emerged: women who aggressively push boundaries, bust glass ceilings, and forever reshape the digital environment. These technological superheroes are not only changing whole sectors, but they are also wonderful role models for female IT professionals all across the…
🖤 At Buffer, we’ve long aimed to default to transparency, a practice we believe helps eliminate inequality and gives everyone a greater chance of succeeding. Financial transparency is especially close to our hearts, which is why we’re proud to share Open Books, a series of small business owners giving us a peek inside their books…
Looking to use Instagram to promote your products this holiday season? If so, then Instagram Shops could be a good option, while Collections will further enable you to lean into your Shops displays, and maximize interest in your offerings. Instagram recently provided some new tips on how to make best use of Collections, which could…
Social Marketing Trends The data you’ve been missing! Need a new plan? Discover how marketers plan to change their social activities in the 15th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. It reveals what marketers have planned for their social activities, content marketing, and more! Get this free report now and never miss another great article…
Hamas’s promise to broadcast the murder of hostages on its social media sites has school leaders and psychologists concerned about students’ safety. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights Reserved. American and Israeli schools encourage parents to remove their children’s accounts on social media. They do this because they believe that Hamas terrorists could use…
Reading Time: 19 minutes Have you ever vouched for someone only to have them fall well short of the mark? How’d that make you feel? Disappointed? Embarrassed? How likely would you be to recommend that person again, and, worse yet, how would your recommendation be received in the future? That’s the kind of problem that…
Everyone is focused on the YouTube Shorts algorithm as the key to growing as a creator on the platform. While it’s an important part of growth, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Instead of hyper-focusing on what you can’t control (the Algorithm), focus on what you can – your own results. And how do…
YouTube’s looking to better incorporate its text-based social engagement element, with a new Community Posts feed for channels in the mobile app. As explained by YouTube: “We’ve heard that YouTube users are looking for more ways to find Community posts from creators, so we’re experimenting with a “posts-only” feed on the Home tab on mobile…