Site Command is now free for all new and existing customers. Yup, we’re choosing $0 MRR.Bootstrapping comes with the freedom to make choices that aren’t good for business, but rather, good for people.Apr 15, 2020Apr 15, 2020
More Product Management Mental Models for EverybodyMental models are simple expressions of complex processes or relationships. These models are accumulated over time by an individual and…Feb 5, 2020Feb 5, 2020
I spent my evenings & weekends building a construction management product.I’ve built a lot of things in the past. Sexy things.Sep 10, 20192Sep 10, 20192
Product Specification Example: A Look at Buffer Analyze’s “Answers” FeatureWhat follows is an example of a real specification we used in developing a feature for Buffer Analyze. The specification follows a…Jan 21, 2019Jan 21, 2019
How to cope with emotions of shipping an imperfect productI was recently asked an amazing question about the emotions involved during the building of a product.Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018
Published inBuffer StoriesSomething Is Not Better Than Nothing: Embracing Negative Space In Your Product Development ProcessYou’ve heard the idiom “less is more,” and that’s precisely the path you should consider when building your product. Negative space is a…Apr 12, 20171Apr 12, 20171
Published inBuffer StoriesThe Most Valuable Thing We’ve Done for Our Product Managers in the Last Six MonthsA few months ago, all the Product Managers at Buffer started receiving a direct email each time somebody churned from a paid plan at…Feb 12, 20171Feb 12, 20171
Published inBuffer StoriesMy advice to aspiring Product ManagersA few months ago, I received an email asking for advice on the best skills and qualifications to break into a product management position…Feb 11, 20174Feb 11, 20174
Published inBuffer StoriesWhat it’s like to be a new Product ManagerDisclaimer: Since I’ve only been a PM for three months, these thoughts may turn out to be slightly, wildly or completely inaccurate.Jul 4, 20168Jul 4, 20168
A Brief History of Mobile at Buffer and What’s Next: Transforming Buffer into a Mobile First…Buffer has always been a web-first service, starting in 2010 with Joel’s first version. Even today we don’t have a responsive version of…Mar 30, 20164Mar 30, 20164
