Why I’m Not Making Instagram Predictions for 2026 (And What We Do Instead)

Every December, the internet fills up with bold Instagram predictions.

You’ve seen them:

• “These will be the only trends that matter next year.”

• “If you’re not doing THIS in 2026, your content is doomed.”

• “Save this post — you’ll need it all year.”

And listen — I’m not here to hate on anyone who makes predictions.

But I am here to be honest.

The truth about Instagram predictions

Best Email Marketing Platform for Coaches and Online Business Owners (Before Prices Go Up)

If you've been meaning to finally get serious about email marketing, this is your moment — especially if you're a coach, creative, or online business owner who wants beautiful emails without tech drama.

Because heads up: Flodesk, one of the most popular platforms for visual entrepreneurs, is about to end their unlimited plan on November 28. But if you sign up before then, you get to lock in that unlimited plan for life — even if Flodesk raises their prices later (which they are).

And yes, we have a 50% off code for your first year, too. More on that in a sec.

Let’s break down why Flodesk might be the right email platform for you right now — and how to pair it with Your Inbox Team to finally make sending emails fast, easy, and profitable.

Canva Just Dropped Major New Features—Here’s What They Mean for Your Content Strategy (And Your Emails!)

If you use Canva to design content for Instagram, email, or your small business—brace yourself. Canva just released a wave of brand new features, and they’re giving major upgrade energy to your visuals, your Reels, and yes—even your email marketing.

From dreamy gradient text to viral-worthy video templates and (drumroll 🥁)… email design that actually exports as HTML—this update is a game-changer for content creators and online business owners trying to stand out without spending 12 hours a week inside Canva.

Let’s break down the hottest features from Canva’s newest update—and how we’re already planning to use them inside Your Inbox Team and Your Template Club. 👇

🔥 Trend Alert: “Hold and Scroll” Instagram Carousels Are Taking Over — Here’s How to Make One

Instagram’s Rings Awards Are Here… But Where Are the Small Creators?

Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Quotes — Now Canva Templates ✨ Let’s be real: Taylor Swift didn’t just drop an album. She dropped a whole aesthetic — complete with glitter, green hues, and one-liner quotes that are practically begging to be turned into Instagram posts.

So we did just that. 💅

We created a pack of The Life of a Showgirl-inspired Canva templates based entirely on the best lyrics and quotes from the album. They're bold, dreamy, and perfectly designed to help your content show up and stand out this week.

The Next 12 Trending Songs: How to Use Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Album for Instagram Content

Searching for The Life of a Showgirl font or Canva template? With Taylor’s new album dropping, everyone’s after that dreamy, vintage-meets-Vegas aesthetic. This post shows you how to recreate the look in Canva — and includes a free Eras-inspired template to get started fast.

The 5120x1080 Reels Trend Is Everywhere—Here’s How to Actually Make It Work

If you've spent 10 minutes on Instagram lately, you've probably seen it: those dramatic, ultra-wide Reels that look like mini movie trailers. They show up with black bars on the top and bottom, bold text in the center, and a moody vibe that feels more film festival than phone video.

It's called the 5120x1080 Reels trend (aka the cinematic or ultra-wide format), and it's officially everywhere. But here's the problem: most people are doing it wrong.