Digital Marketing
We Updated Our Dependent Stipend For The First Tim...
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...
Customer Experience & Marketing: Why CX Matters Mo...
I’m fortunate to work on exciting marketing campaigns for fantastic Nickelodeon and Paramount+ titles. But I never forget that customer experience and marketing go hand-in-hand — everything I plan and execute is to fulfill customer wants and needs.
The 7 Types of Social Media and Pros & Cons of Eac...
As a former journalist, I spent years digging through social media feeds to write juicy stories. Now, as HubSpot’s go-to for all things social, I stay ahead of every single trend. Literally, nothing flies under my radar.
Gated Content: What Marketers Need to Know [+ Exam...
Imagine a weighted balance scale: on one side is brand visibility; the other, lead generation. Your job as a content marketer is to use gated and ungated content to successfully balance both goals.
How I Prepared for a Month of Social Media Content...
Here's how I prepared for a month's worth of social media content in one day.
8 Sitemap Examples + Types of Sitemaps and Best Pr...
See sitemap examples like openai.com/sitemap.xml. And learn how XML and HTML types differ.
How to Use Facebook for Business: 25 Facebook Mark...
Facebook was born in 2004, and since then, countless other platforms have entered the social media arena. Still, it's prevailed as a powerful marketing outlet — though exactly how to use Facebook for business has changed drastically.
30+ Small Business Marketing Ideas to Jumpstart Yo...
Throughout my marketing career, I’ve worked with a handful of small businesses and startups — each one scrappy, fast-moving, and trying to do more with less. I’ve seen firsthand how hard it can be to get the word out...
AI Agents Today: How Google Gemini, Stream Realtim...
I’ve spent decades analyzing shifts in marketing, but the rise of AI agents is the most disruptive one yet. These systems are quickly taking over the user journey — but unlike humans, they evaluate structured data, analyze backend specifications,...
What Is Evergreen Content? & How to Create It
Evergreen content is content that remains relevant for a long period of time without needing frequent updates.
31 Top Social Media Platforms in 2025 [+ Marketing...
The most popular social media platforms in the world include Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and WeChat.
How to Perform a Complete SEO Audit in 14 Steps
Learn how to do a comprehensive SEO audit step by step and identify errors on your site or a client’s.
6 Best YouTube Keyword Tools of 2025 (Free & Paid)...
See the best YouTube keyword research tools to find search terms, optimize videos, and get more views.
How to Add a Google Maps Business Listing: Step by...
Discover the easiest way to add your business to Google Maps to reach more customers.
A Complete Guide to Adding Google Business Profile...
Learn how to display products in your Google Business Profile and show locals what you have to offer.
Local SEO vs. National SEO vs. Global SEO: A Strat...
Understand the differences between local SEO, national SEO, and global SEO, and decide the best strategy for you.
How to Schedule Facebook Posts in 3 Easy Ways (+ S...
Stay consistent and grow your audience on Facebook with these simple, time-saving scheduling tips.
Maximizing Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) — Here’s Wha...
In the paid acquisition world, clicks on your ads can seem like the holy grail. But to accurately measure my content’s converting capabilities, I’ve found cost per acquisition (or CPA) to be a much more valuable metric.
The Future Consumer: State of Consumer Trends in 2...
From the rise of AI to shopping on social media, times are changing fast. Some consumer trends are a flash in the pan, but others represent a permanent change in buying habits. If your business doesn’t keep up with...
29 of My Favorite Visual Content Creation Tools
Visual content, be it video, infographics, photos, or some secret fourth thing, is a must-have in any marketing campaign. But, if you struggle to edit visuals or coordinate elements like colors and fonts, creating visual content for your brand...