S01E42 - IG reach in 2026 won’t come from hashtags - it comes from *this* ✨

Instagram just limited hashtags to five, and no, this isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually a massive signal for where Instagram growth is heading in 2026. In this episode, I break down why this update isn’t really about hashtags at all, and what it does tell us about the one non-negotiable you need if you want to grow on Instagram next year. We’ll talk about: why Instagram is moving away from generic signalswhat is becoming essential for growthhow search is now one of the biggest drivers of disc...