🚨 TikTok Ban, Instagram Updates & AI Magic – What You Need to Know

Instagram’s Photo Size Shakeup 📸

Big news! Instagram is testing new photo sizes that could change how your posts appear in the feed. This update could be a game-changer if you’ve been struggling with awkward crops or weird formatting.

📌 What’s changing?
Instagram is experimenting with different photo dimensions—meaning your content could start looking slightly different soon.

👉 Check out Instagram’s official update here: Instagram Post

What this means for you:

• Keep an eye on your posts—if you notice layout shifts, this might be why!

• If you’re a Canva user, it’s time to adjust your templates accordingly.

• Vertical content might be getting even more priority.

My AI Avatar Speaks!

Okay, this one is wild. I created an AI version of myself, and it can speak in multiple languages! No, I didn’t suddenly become fluent overnight—AI did the work.

👀 Check out the video on LinkedIn: Watch Here

✨ Why this is cool for business owners:

• Want to connect with a global audience? AI can help translate your content instantly.

• This tech can help you create multilingual videos without extra recording time.

• It’s a glimpse into how AI will shape marketing and branding shortly.

Imagine having a version of you speaking to different audiences worldwide—without re-recording anything.

🚀 Curious about how this works? Hit reply, and let’s geek out on AI together!

🚨 The TikTok Ban: A Wake-Up Call for Business Owners

Last week, TikTok vanished for 14 hours. Now, it’s missing from app stores, along with CapCut and Lemon8. And just like that, businesses relying on TikTok lost their reach overnight.

Every time I start working with a client, I ask:
"What happens if social media disappears? How will you reach your audience?"

And they usually laugh at me because it’s all “too big to go away” - until now.

Social media is rented space. You don’t own the audience—the platforms do. One algorithm change, one policy shift, and boom—your visibility is gone.

💡 That’s why I always recommend having a newsletter.

• No algorithms, no gatekeepers—just direct access to your audience.

• Platforms like Beehiiv (affiliate link), Mailchimp, or ConvertKit make it easy.

• Even a once-a-month email keeps you in control.

The TikTok ban is a reminder: Don’t rely on borrowed platforms. Own your audience.

Steal Our Prompt: AI for Social Media Success

This month’s AI prompt is all about saving small business owners time with social media. Try this in ChatGPT or another AI tool:

💬 "I run a [type of business] and want to stay active on social media without spending hours on content creation. Give me a 30-day content plan with post ideas, including engagement-boosting questions, educational tips, and fun industry facts. Keep it easy to implement and low-effort."

Bonus tweak: If you want AI to write captions for you, add:
✍️ "For each post, write a short, engaging caption in a fun and conversational tone."

Let me know if you try it—I’d love to see what AI comes up with!