The Marketer’s Guide to Instagram Hashtags (2026 Update)

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Instagram hashtags can help you get your brand in front of more users on the platform.

While Instagram is best known for its visuals—and now its video content, such as Reels—hashtags help make your posts more specific. With Instagram hashtags, you can tell the platform more about who should be seeing your content.

Wondering how hashtags on Instagram work and why you should be using them? Let’s jump right into it.

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77 Productivity Quotes to Keep You Motivated in 2026

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Whether you’re in an office or working from home, there’s no doubt you could benefit from a little productivity boost!

With all of our daily distractions, at times it can feel overwhelming to tune in and focus on the task at hand. That’s why we collected some productivity quotes to keep you motivated and shake things up a bit. These quotes will leave you feeling inspired and ready to face the day. Post them on your socials, send them to your colleagues, or simply enjoy the inspiration they bring.

Before you dive in, why not give yourself a little break? Take a walk around the block, grab a glass of water, and be sure to close your other browser tabs before you get started. Our hope is that within these quotes, you’ll find a spark to pursue a new idea. Check ’em out:

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How to Revamp Your Marketing Plan in the New Year

It’s a new year, so you know it’s time for a new marketing plan.

That doesn’t mean you need to chuck your entire existing strategy out the window; we’d actually probably recommend against that. But now is the time, if you haven’t already, to reassess what was working, consider your new goals, and develop a marketing plan based on consumer behavior, the existing market, and your business objectives for the new year.

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How to Start a YouTube Channel with Strong Visuals (2026 Update)

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Considering starting a YouTube channel?

You should!

Whether you want to create a brand around a YouTube channel or create a YouTube channel centered around an existing brand, we think it’s a great idea.

YouTube is an outstanding and invaluable marketing platform, and it’s the second-most-used search engine on the market today, second only to Google. It also allows you to create long-form content in a place where users are actively looking for it, which is a huge advantage.

Whether you want to showcase product demos, educate potential clients, or even just share client testimonials, a YouTube channel is the perfect place.

So, in this post, we’re going to make the process easy by sharing how to start a YouTube channel. We’re going to go over the planning stage, the setup process, and some tips for content ideation and creation.

Let’s get started!

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The Best Instagram Ad Size for Every Post Format

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Instagram ads are an advertiser’s dream. It’s a massive visual platform with a highly engaged audience that’s actually excited to discover and engage with brands they love.

Instagram ads can yield exceptional results, which I’ve seen firsthand when writing PPC copy for my clients. While the text is important, images and Reels create more impact, especially since they appear above the text on Instagram posts, making them the first elements to capture attention.

To help you harness the incredible power of Instagram ads, we’re going to cover the best Instagram ad size for every post format along with the best practices to follow.

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The Best Bluesky Banner Size & Design Tips

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Bluesky is a social media platform similar to X (Twitter) that focuses on short-form content and community engagement. You can share posts, follow profiles and feeds, engage in discussions, and connect with others.

Many users are switching to Bluesky because it offers a decentralized, ad-free platform with greater control over content. With its increasing popularity, optimizing your Bluesky profile is essential. This involves creating a strong cover photo that uses the best Bluesky banner size.

In this guide, we’ll teach you how to make a banner for Bluesky with the correct size and best practices. We’ll also share helpful banner tips and ideas for design inspiration! [continue reading…]

How to Create Instagram Video Thumbnails That Attract Views

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Reels are now the go-to format for video content on Instagram, generating over 200 billion views daily across Instagram and Facebook. This widespread engagement makes Reels an essential tool for brands and creators that are looking to grow on social media.

Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to make Instagram Reels, but there are a few tricks that can help you get more views and increase performance. One of those tricks is to create eye-catching Instagram video thumbnails–also known as Instagram Reel covers.

In this post, we’re going to teach you how to make Instagram Reel covers with the correct Reel cover size and best practices.

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The Ideal Patreon Banner Size: What Creators Need to Know

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My entire career wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the gig economy. I work full-time from home, running my own business, selling writing services to clients all over the world. I’m far from the only one, and as the gig economy continues to thrive (which it will), we’re going to see the number of people making money online continue to skyrocket.

Plenty of sites and companies have caught on to this, and offer platforms and services that are designed to help independent creators find new ways to make money off of their work–even if they aren’t selling it directly to someone else.

Patreon is one of these sites, which allows account holders to offer paid subscriptions to interested users who love what they’re doing. Everyone from poets to video game streamers to nonprofit organizers have set up Patreons, allowing them to earn income from interested users without relying on intrusive ads.

To make the most of Patreon’s potential, your channel needs to look reputable and inviting. A crucial part of that is using a great cover photo that is sized correctly. In this post, we’re going to cover the ideal Patreon banner size and the best practices to follow.

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The Best Twitch Panel Size for Your Stream Channel

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When starting a Twitch channel, you want to make sure that your channel branding is on point. You’ll want to add a nicely designed Twitch banner, a profile picture, and even some Twitch panels to give your viewers a better idea of what you’ll be streaming.

We’ve covered many of the important Twitch channel elements in our previous blog posts, but one key element we haven’t discussed yet is the Twitch panel size.

In this article, we’ll cover the best Twitch panel size along with tips and ideas to help you create amazing Twitch panel designs!

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The Ideal Reddit Banner Size & Best Practices

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Reddit is one of the most fascinating places on the internet. No matter what you’re interested in, you can find a group of people who share those interests and want to discuss them.

I’ve followed subreddits for favorite TV shows, specific dog breeds, and I would even pop into related subreddits when I planned my wedding. The sky is the limit here, which means there are plenty of opportunities for those who want to start their own online community.

One crucial part of starting a thriving subreddit is to absolutely nail your Reddit banner. In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about the ideal Reddit banner size and best practices to follow. [continue reading…]