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Buffer puts posts in a queue for each connected social profile. You can preview the post for each destination and check what still needs your attention.

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When does a spot open in a Buffer queue?

Buffer Free connects up to three social profiles and allows ten scheduled posts in each queue at a time. Once a scheduled post leaves the queue, that slot is available again.

This is room for upcoming posts, not a monthly allowance. Preview a product update separately for each profile. Make sure the caption and image still make sense when someone sees only that version.

Does Sent mean people can see the post?

Check the post on the social profile. Buffer may show a mobile notification in Sent even though someone still needs to finish the post in the social app.

If you cannot find the post, check whether it is waiting for a manual step or whether the network reported a failure. Check the destination again before retrying so you do not publish a duplicate.

What should you keep outside Buffer?

Keep the approved caption, original image and destination link in your release notes. Add the post URL when you can see it on the destination profile.

Buffer documents Insights exports to CSV, Markdown or PDF on paid plans and chart snapshots on Free. These report performance. Keep your own source files and unpublished copy separately.

How would you plan the next update on paper?

Draw two fictional social profiles. Give one a queue with ten upcoming posts and leave one empty. Do not connect an account or schedule anything.

  1. Make room on one profile
    Cross off a post that has left the full queue. Write where the new draft can now go.
  2. Label the manual step
    For one reminder-only version, name who opens the social app. Mark the update complete only after that person can see it on the intended profile.