The document provides a comprehensive guide for using Buffer, a social media posting scheduler that supports platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It covers the steps to create an account, connect social media profiles, queue posts, analyze engagement, and set up a posting schedule. Additionally, it includes instructions for installing a browser extension and logging out of the service.

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Scheduling and Managing Your Social Media Post.Scheduling and Managing Your Social Media Post.

2. Introduction:
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3. Introduction:
Buffer is mainly a social posting
scheduler for Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.
Buffer is mainly a social posting
scheduler for Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.
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4. Introduction:
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5. Introduction:
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It lets you
schedule posts
for four of the
most popular social
networks.
It lets you
schedule posts
for four of the
most popular social
networks.

6. Introduction:
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It gives you
total control
over your posting
schedule…
It gives you
total control
over your posting
schedule…

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without
having to
schedule
every single
post
separately.
without
having to
schedule
every single
post
separately.

8. Introduction:
andand
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9. Creating an Account:
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10. Creating an Account:
First,
open
your
browser.
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11. Creating an Account:
Go to your browser’s address
bar.
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12. Creating an Account:
buffer.com
Type in “buffer.com” in your
address bar.
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13. Creating an Account:
Then,
Press
“Enter”
key.
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14. Creating an Account:
Welcome to Buffer Homepage.
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15. Creating an Account:
Click “Get Started for Free”.
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16. Creating an Account:
You will be
prompted to
create an
account.
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17. Creating an Account:
You can create
an account with
Twitter,
Facebook and
LinkedIn.
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18. Creating an Account:
Or
Enter Email
address.
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19. Creating an Account:
Enter
Password.
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20. Creating an Account:
Click “Create
Account”.
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21. Creating an Account:
This is your Buffer Dashboard.
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22. Creating an Account:
Buffer sends an email for
verification.
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23. Creating an Account:
Open your email and check
message from Buffer.
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24. Creating an Account:
Click “Verify!”.
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25. Creating an Account:
Great! Your email has been
verified.
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26. Connect a Social Media:
Connect a Social MediaConnect a Social Media
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27. Connect a Social Media:
To connect your account to Buffer.
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28. Connect a Social Media:
Click the Connect buttons below.
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29. Connect a Social Media:
Let’s begin with your Twitter
account.
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30. Connect a Social Media:
Click the “Connect” button.
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31. Connect a Social Media:
Then, you will prompted to login to
your Twitter account.
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32. Connect a Social Media:
Enter Username or email.
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33. Connect a Social Media:
Enter Password.
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34. Connect a Social Media:
Click “Authorize App”.
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35. Connect a Social Media:
Redirecting you back to the
application.
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36. Connect a Social Media:
Twitter account is now connected.
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37. Connect a Social Media:
Now, let’s connect your Facebook
account.
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38. Connect a Social Media:
Let’s choose “Profile”.
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39. Connect a Social Media:
Click “OK”.
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40. Connect a Social Media:
Type in your password.
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41. Connect a Social Media:
Click “Continue”.
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42. Connect a Social Media:
Click “Continue…”.
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43. Connect a Social Media:
Facebook is now connected.
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44. Connect a Social Media:
You can also connect buffer to
your other social media account.
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45. Queue a Post:
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46. Queue a Post:
To add new post to your Queue.
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47. Queue a Post:
Click on the “Content” tab.
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48. Queue a Post:
Then, choose which profile you
want to send your post.
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49. Queue a Post:
Let’s choose “Facebook” profile.
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50. Queue a Post:
Type in “Buffer Tutorial” for
example.
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51. Queue a Post:
Then, click “Add to Queue”.
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52. Queue a Post:
Or choose “Share Next” to add
it to your queue...
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53. Queue a Post:
“Share Now”, to post it now.
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54. Queue a Post:
“Schedule Post” to choose…
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55. Queue a Post:
for specific date and time.
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56. Queue a Post:
Then, click “Schedule”.
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57. Queue a Post:
Great! you've Buffered your first
post!
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58. Queue a Post:
You can still make some changes if
you want to.
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59. Queue a Post:
Pick your date and time to change
Time.
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60. Queue a Post:
Then, click “Set”.
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61. Queue a Post:
“DELETE”, if you do not want to
post it anymore.
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62. Queue a Post:
“EDIT”, to change the content of
your post.
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63. Queue a Post:
Or simply “SHARE it NOW”.
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64. Queue a Post:
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65. Queue a Post:
Now, Let’s Share a Photo.
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66. Queue a Post:
Click “Add a photo or video”.
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67. Queue a Post:
Select a photo on your
computer.
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68. Queue a Post:
Click “Open”.
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69. Queue a Post:
Type in to say something about
your post.
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70. Queue a Post:
Then, choose a profile account.
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71. Queue a Post:
Click “Add to Queue”.
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72. Queue a Post:
Your post is now queued.
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73. Queue a Post:
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74. Queue a Post:
Create a new post to share this
link.
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75. Queue a Post:
Open an article or website you
want to share.
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76. Queue a Post:
Then, press [Ctrl] + [C] to copy
the URL address.
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77. Queue a Post:
Then, press [Ctrl] + [V] to paste
the link.
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78. Queue a Post:
Click “Add to Queue”.
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79. Queue a Post:
Here is your newly added post.
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80. Buffer Analytics:
Buffer Analytics.Buffer Analytics.
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81. Buffer Analytics:
Under the Analytics tab, you'll be
able to see a list of your most
recent posts that have been
posted…
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82. Buffer Analytics:
or are scheduled for the future.
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83. Buffer Analytics:
You can even see your engagement
stats, the number of clicks on links,
and' your top posts that performed
the best.
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84. Buffer Analytics:
There are a few options at the top
(Most Popular, Least Popular, All Posts)
that allow you to filter through your
posts for a tighter glimpse at them.
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85. Posting Schedule:
Posting Schedule.Posting Schedule.
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86. Posting Schedule:
Let’s setup your posting schedule.
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87. Posting Schedule:
Click on the “Schedule” tab.
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88. Posting Schedule:
Then, set your “Schedule
Timezone”…
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89. Posting Schedule:
Type a city depending on where
in the world you are…
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90. Posting Schedule:
or what you happen to prefer.
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91. Posting Schedule:
You can also change the time
formats. (12h / 24h)
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92. Posting Schedule:
Then, simply select/deselect
each day of the week.
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93. Posting Schedule:
As to when would you like your
post to be sent?
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94. Posting Schedule:
Then, set how many times you
want your post to go out.
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95. Posting Schedule:
You can even add posting
time…
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96. Posting Schedule:
Click “Add Posting Time” button.
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97. Posting Schedule:
To set New Posting Schedule
that works better for you.
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98. Posting Schedule:
You need to Upgrade your plan
NOW.
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99. Browser’s Extension:
Buffer Browser’s
Extension Icon.
Buffer Browser’s
Extension Icon.
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100. Browser’s Extension:
To install buffer browsers
extension.
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101. Browser’s Extension:
Open your email and check your
inbox.
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102. Browser’s Extension:
Open the message from Buffer.
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103. Browser’s Extension:
And click “Download the
Browser Extension”.
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104. Browser’s Extension:
Then, click “Install the Firefox
add-on”.
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105. Browser’s Extension:
Wait for a few seconds…
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106. Browser’s Extension:
Now, you’ll
see the
Buffer
extension
icon in your
browser’s
toolbar.
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107. Browser’s Extension:
Click the Buffer icon to
automatically fill and optionally
add to a new post.
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108. Logging Out:
Logging Out.Logging Out.
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109. Logging Out:
To log-out click
“My Account”.
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110. Logging Out:
Click “Sign-Out”.
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111. See you on my next tutorial.
Edison S. Villareal
Your Extraordinary Virtual Professional
edisonvillareal1078@gmail.com
@edisonvillareal