👋 Welcome back to The Roundup

This week we're covering: the latest social media news and the last content trends of the year. Let's jump in…

📰 In the news

Catch up on the latest social media updates and algorithm changes this week...

• It's been spotted in the wild but it's official now, Instagram is limiting hashtags to 5 per post​
• Instagram is now on TV​
• Threads launches more topic-based communities, and testing new Community Champion Badges and Community Flair (allowing group members to show off what specific elements they’re most interested in)
• Meta considering charging business pages to post links​
• YouTube testing still image carousels within Shorts feed
• TikTok has reportedly been sold to US Investor Group​
• Google Search Console introduces social channels, and weekly and monthly views​

🔥 Trending ideas

• "Want to get a..." – great one if you're travelling [example]
• Word on beat challenge [example]
• Creative clapping dance [example]
• Not cute anymore [example]
• Add some colour [example]
• Stay in place [example]
• "I don't want a lot for Christmas" – great for gift guides [example]

💭 This week at XOmisse

I'm currently sat at the airport, waiting to fly back to Dublin for Christmas. Excited to catch up with friends, family and put a plan in place for 2026.

Let me take this opportunity to say a big thank you to you. Whether you've just joined this community or been with me for years, I appreciate your support and I'm super excited for what's to come.

Hope you have a fantastic holiday season!

Speak soon, Elaine XO

PS. If you want to start the new year strong...

I'm opening early spots for my new services launching in January. Designed to help you skip the tech paralysis and build a business that finally feels spacious. I can sort your website, content, tech and automations. Just reply READY and I'll send you a sneak peek of the new packages.

You're receiving this email at Reader as you signed up on my website or through the Kit Network.

No longer interested? No problem! Unsubscribe from all future emails / Update your preferences​

​This email may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn commission at no additional cost to you.

​Elaine, 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246