Buffer

What is Buffer?

Buffer is a social media scheduling tool. There is no central login system to Buffer, we can invite 6 users to use Buffer. If you need access, ask the Communications Director to send you an invite.

Channels connected to Buffer

There are 3 different accounts connected to Buffer:

1. DVS (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
2. Outlier (Instagram, Twitter)
3. Information is Beautiful Awards (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

If you do not see these channels, then the Communications Manager must assign them to you. Follow instructions here from Buffer on how to give channel access to users.

Adding content to Buffer

Content is pulled from the social media planner, which is put together by the Communications Manager. The Virtual Assistant provides support by scheduling content into Buffer. To schedule a new post, follow these instructions from Buffer.

Don't forget to add alt-text to images where applicable.

Note that you cannot tag people in LinkedIn.