Easy Free (up to 3 channels) 15 minutes to set up, then 30 min/week
How to Schedule Social Media Posts with Buffer
Write a week's worth of posts in one sitting, then let them publish automatically.
What You'll Need
- A computer or smartphone
- Your social media logins (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Some photos from recent jobs
Steps
1
Create a Buffer account
Go to buffer.com and sign up for free.
- Click 'Get started now'
- Sign up with email or Google
- Choose the free plan
2
Connect your social media accounts
Link the platforms where you want to post.
- Click 'Channels' in the menu
- Click 'Connect a Channel'
- Choose Facebook, Instagram, or others
- Log in and authorize Buffer
Tip: Start with just 1-2 platforms. You can add more later.
3
Set your posting schedule
Tell Buffer what times you want posts to go out.
- Click 'Settings' then 'Posting Schedule'
- Add time slots (example: Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am)
- Buffer will automatically post at these times
Tip: Morning (8-9am) and evening (6-7pm) usually get the most engagement.
4
Create your first post
Write a post and add it to your queue.
- Click 'Create Post'
- Write your caption (keep it short and friendly)
- Add a photo — job site pics work great
- Click 'Add to Queue'
Tip: Before/after photos get tons of engagement. Show the transformation!
5
Batch create more posts
The magic is doing a bunch at once.
- Spend 30 minutes writing 5-10 posts
- Add them all to your queue
- They'll post automatically over the next 1-2 weeks
You're Done!
Your social media now runs on autopilot! Check in once a week to add more posts to your queue.
Pro Tips
- • Batch your content creation — one focused session beats posting randomly every day
- • Mix up your content: job photos, tips, behind-the-scenes, customer reviews
- • Use ChatGPT to help write captions if you get stuck
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