I am utilizing Hootsuite. I can broadcast the same message to linkedin, twitter, Google+, FB, Instagram, etc, all at once. I am also using it to schedule posts. Has anyone else used it and if so, what is your experience?

I've used it before, and kinda liked it, but for me it was more hassle than it was worth. If I have something I want to post, I simply take the minute or two it actually takes and go into whichever channel I want to post on, and create it there, it forces me to be more authentic in my engagement if I can't hide behind the automation.

We currently use Hubspot, which is like a super-charged version of Hootsuite that allows us to send our social media messages, blog posts, and emails from the same place. Being able to schedule social media messages has been very important to building a following on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, etc. Posting daily is easier when you can schedule posts months in advance.

To be honest I think it is over priced. There are cheaper options.

It has its purposes. I use it in combination with Buffer and Feedly. If you use these properly they can be very useful.

Feedly to browse feeds
Buffer to Tweet (Image integration is better)
Hootsuite to monitor social feed and post to FB and LinkedIn

:-)

We also use Buffer and it works great! It also gives you analytics and it suggests re-posts or ideas for new posts. All in all, it's a great tool.

I like Hootsuite. I used it for a bit.

Right now, I'm on Buffer, which is similar. I've been happy with Buffer.

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