{"id":6556,"date":"2023-03-03T11:08:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T16:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6556"},"modified":"2026-01-28T03:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:57:34","slug":"facebook-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/social-media\/facebook-trends","title":{"rendered":"12 Facebook Trends and the Meta: Tips, Tricks, and Useful Tools for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Facebook is the third most visited website in the world, second only to Google and YouTube. It isn&#8217;t new for brands and companies to get involved with the latest Facebook trends, so what can we expect for 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Plus, with Facebook&#8217;s new Meta, it can be a bit confusing especially if you&#8217;re not familiar with it! So, in this guide we\u2019ll answer your burning questions about Meta, and explore the 12 hottest Facebook trends in 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-the-facebook-meta-101-what-is-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Facebook_Meta_101_What_is_it\"><\/span><strong>The Facebook Meta 101: What is it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-47_resized-1-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=577&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17615\" style=\"width:412px;height:289px\" title=\"facebook logo \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/penntoday.upenn.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-11\/Facebook-Meta-NL.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Penn Today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Facebook&#8217;s Meta focuses on how new technologies connect people. It&#8217;s a world created to envision a new future of social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The Facebook Metaverse is about sharing virtual experiences in an instant and connecting with other people without a hitch. Think of it as how we&#8217;re now able to easily talk to another person even if they&#8217;re on the other side of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Zuckerberg\u2019s company has ditched its old name, Facebook, for a new one. The new name reflects the company\u2019s growing ambitions beyond social media. Facebook, now known as Meta, has adopted the new moniker to describe its vision for working and playing in a virtual world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201cIn our DNA, we are a company that builds technology to connect people, and the metaverse is the next frontier, just like social networking was when we got started.\u201d \u2013&nbsp;Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerbergon&nbsp;CNBC.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s dive in to explore the new world of the Facebook Meta!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-12-hottest-facebook-trends-for-202-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Hottest_Facebook_Trends_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>12 Hottest Facebook Trends for 202<\/strong>6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">With the introduction of new features and redesigns, here&#8217;s what to expect from Facebook trends in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-1-facebook-trends-for-research-filter-by-country-and-category\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Facebook_Trends_for_Research_%E2%80%93_Filter_by_Country_and_Category\"><\/span><strong>1. Facebook Trends for Research \u2013 Filter by Country and Category<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Facebook IQ is a helpful resource if you\u2019re looking for what your audience is talking about. It&#8217;s even more helpful to know which products and services they\u2019re interested in. For this reason, Facebook has compiled a list of trending conversations across the world by tapping into different countries\u2019 data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You can also discover where and what matters to your customers based on 4 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-e601fe\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Education and Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Lifestyle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Leisure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For a comprehensive review of Facebook IQ\u2019s reports, visit their insights page&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/marketing\/how-to-create-a-business-account-on-facebook\">How to Create A Business Account on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-2-facebook-trends-from-the-future-augmented-reality-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Facebook_Trends_From_the_Future_%E2%80%93_Augmented_Reality_Ads\"><\/span><strong>2. Facebook Trends From the Future \u2013 Augmented Reality Ads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Now, users no longer need a headset to experience augmented reality (AR). With that, Facebook now offers AR within ads. But, only a few brands have access to this feature and is expected to be fully available for everyone this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">With augmented reality ads, users can fully interact and engage with the brand&#8217;s products. Hyundai used an AR ad to promote their N range vehicles with a &#8220;Try On&#8221; filter where users can try out the vehicle through their mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-2-1-13.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=1024&amp;w=626\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17617\" style=\"width:275px;height:285px\" title=\"facebook feed\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/success\/2-hyundai-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">source<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Facebook Meta also has its own AR studio called the Meta Spark Studio. Here you can:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-f525c8\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Try creating interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/facebook-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook ads <\/a>so that your customers can test-drive your products virtually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Build branded filters for Instagram and Facebook stories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Create your brand&#8217;s AR ad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you\u2019re new to the world of video marketing, Simplified has plenty of resources where you can&nbsp;learn at the click of a button !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-3-evergreen-facebook-trends-hashtags\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Evergreen_Facebook_Trends_%E2%80%93_Hashtags\"><\/span><strong>3. Evergreen Facebook Trends \u2013 Hashtags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Twitter popularized hashtags as a way to discover and explore content. Since then, all social media channels have incorporated the same strategy, including Facebook. Even in 2026, hashtags are still effective when it comes to marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">On Facebook, hashtags sort and cluster content together, which makes it easy to find on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How can I use hashtags for Facebook marketing?<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-4c1159\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start by categorizing your posts based on content type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Encourage customers to use your personal brand hashtag for greater reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Search for similar hashtags on Facebook to discover content you can interact with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For example, if you search for \u201c#design,\u201d Facebook will pull data from pages, groups, and individual profiles.&nbsp;If you\u2019re new to the hashtag game, try out&nbsp;Simplified\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-hashtag-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hashtag Generator<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/designing-facebook-ads\">How To Design Facebook Ads That Get Results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-4-facebook-trends-similar-to-instagram-facebook-reels\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Facebook_Trends_Similar_to_Instagram_%E2%80%93_Facebook_Reels\"><\/span><strong>4. Facebook Trends Similar to Instagram \u2013 Facebook Reels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Since Facebook acquired Instagram, it\u2019s become increasingly useful to upload the same content to Facebook through your Instagram account.&nbsp;And this goes the same with Facebook Reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Facebook Reels was released in 2022 and is 60 seconds long in a vertical format. You can also monetize your Reels as long as you&#8217;re eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There are many insider hacks when creating fresh content for Facebook Reels for your business:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-58c079\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Create stunning visuals that show your brand\u2019s personality through gifs, stickers, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Make your video relatable and trendy. People should relate to your content!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tell a story with your Reels. Keep your audience interested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For more helpful insights, you can use Simplified\u2019s ultimate guide on Facebook Stories for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-3-1-15.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=1024&amp;w=581\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17618\" style=\"width:275px;height:285px\" title=\"instagram stories\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-d3c406\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/instagram-stories\/p\/review-simplified-story-a7ec26c3-841c-4a35-9d5e-917688a318eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Use Template<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-4-1-15.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=1024&amp;w=570\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17619\" style=\"width:275px;height:285px\" title=\"instagram stories vs reels\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-58786e\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/instagram-stories\/p\/stories-vs-reels-infographic-instagram-story-acbc2ac3-7a8d-42b3-a0e7-7680b1803c61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Use Template<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-5-facebook-trends-for-community-building-groups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Facebook_Trends_for_Community_Building_%E2%80%93_Groups\"><\/span><strong>5. Facebook Trends for Community Building \u2013 Groups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Community building is important for marketing, and one way to do it is by participating in or hosting Facebook groups. These groups can be invite-only or open to everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How can I use groups for Facebook marketing?<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bc52c4\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Share tips and tricks for using your brand\u2019s products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Become a thought leader in your industry and build brand awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Gather a following of loyal customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">According to Facebook, one of the new features for 2026 is being able to post Reels in groups. Group members could soon post and share Reels directly to groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-6-facebook-trends-for-customer-satisfaction-click-to-message-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Facebook_Trends_for_Customer_Satisfaction_%E2%80%93_Click-to-Message_Ads\"><\/span><strong>6. Facebook Trends for Customer Satisfaction \u2013 Click-to-Message Ads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In 2022, chatbots were the trend. This 2026, Facebook has click-to-message ads where users who click on your ads are directly into a conversation with your brand on Messenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This way, it&#8217;s easier to reach people on the app and immediately start a conversation. You also have the option to direct users to Instagram or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/erik-mclean-Z41_IZ6Ctis-unsplash_resized-5-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=793&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17620\" style=\"width:312px;height:297px\" title=\"free delivery app \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\">source<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Benefits of using click-to-message ads:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2ceebb\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">You can collect more leads for your business via Messenger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This shows ads that people are more likely to engage and converse within Messenger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-40_resized-6-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=577&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17621\" style=\"width:412px;height:289px\" title=\"free courses ad \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-6dbd5d\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/facebook-feed-ads\/p\/free-courses-and-resources-facebook-feed-ad-2468ea9f-6075-461a-842c-16203166f97e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Use Template<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-41_resized-7-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=577&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17622\" style=\"width:412px;height:289px\" title=\"bank offers\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons eplus-wrapper is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\" wp-block-button eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ff1e77\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/templates\/facebook-feed-ads\/p\/bank-offers-facebook-feed-ad-98f2ce15-d49e-46f3-ac3a-faebbe0c5201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Use Template<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-7-facebook-trends-for-boosting-sales-video-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Facebook_Trends_for_Boosting_Sales_%E2%80%93_Video_Ads\"><\/span><strong>7. Facebook Trends for Boosting Sales \u2013 Video Ads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">2026 is the year of short-form or TikTok-like videos, so make sure to use video ads in your next marketing campaign. You can create Facebook Reels, but if you really want to maximize the platform, use video ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There are a lot of possibilities with video ads! But in-stream video ads are perfect for 2026. It&#8217;s a kind of video ad that plays in the videos that people watch. It can be viewed from the News Feed and Facebook Watch, making the ad more visible and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-8-1-14.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=1024&amp;w=532\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17623\" style=\"width:275px;height:285px\" title=\"facebook video of cooking\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\">source<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tips for video ads:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-41ce9b\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The ad can be from 5 seconds to 10 minutes long, but the optimal length is 15 seconds to keep your audience engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Make a slideshow with only photos and text. Remember, telling a story is important to grab your audience&#8217;s attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Boost your post to reach more people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Make sure to remain consistent in your brand tone and voice across all kinds of Facebook marketing collateral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Don\u2019t know where to start?&nbsp;With&nbsp;Simplified, you can design and create your own graphics, edit videos, use premium templates, and let AI write engaging copy for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/ai-writing\/facebook-ads-primary-text-examples-tips\">A Beginner\u2019s Complete Guide To Facebook Ads Primary Text<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-8-facebook-trends-for-compelling-content-content-creators\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Facebook_Trends_for_Compelling_Content_%E2%80%93_Content_Creators\"><\/span><strong>8. Facebook Trends for Compelling Content \u2013 Content Creators<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Content creators aren&#8217;t only famous on Instagram, but also on Facebook. When promoting your brand, partnering with famous content creators that have the same vision as you is a great strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Having a content creator advertise your product also shows trust and reliability in your brand. This 2026, it&#8217;s essential for brands to build a connection with their customers, and having an influencer push for their products does exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/june-aye-d_D1o-7-I7E-unsplash_resized-9-1.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=793&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17624\" style=\"width:412px;height:257px\" title=\"woman taking selfie \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/web-stories\/technology\/how-to-hide-instagram-stories-from-strangers\/photostory\/106593539.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">source<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This is especially true for businesses offering services rather than products. Potential customers want to know that the service being paid for is worth their time. So, make sure to scout for content creators that align with your business and maximize influencer marketing this 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-9-facebook-trends-for-personal-visuals-user-generated-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Facebook_Trends_for_Personal_Visuals_%E2%80%93_User-Generated_Content\"><\/span><strong>9. Facebook Trends for Personal Visuals \u2013 User-Generated Content<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">User-generated content (UGC) is when a&nbsp;user&nbsp;engages with a brand on social media by showing off its products, and the user,in turn, gets boosted by the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">UGC is an effective form of engagement because it\u2019s a two-way street. Those who post UGC get more eyes drawn to their content, and the brand gains a higher reputation in the eyes of the poster\u2019s followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For example, Charlotte Tilbury promotes their new makeup line by encouraging their customers to post videos on how they use it with the hashtag &#8216;#QUICKANDEASY&#8217;. 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Facebook Trends for Buying Products \u2013 Advantage+<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Any business that sells products online can create a shop on both Facebook and Instagram.&nbsp;You have the opportunity to show off your products and sell them without leaving Facebook!&nbsp;Pretty neat, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">That&#8217;s why Meta recently launched Advantage+ Shopping ads which allow brands to create and perform better campaigns in the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">It&#8217;s AI-powered, so all you have to do is select the campaign date, input your budget, upload your ad, and the AI will do the work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-11-facebook-trends-for-engagement-avatar-integration\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Facebook_Trends_for_Engagement_%E2%80%93_Avatar_Integration\"><\/span><strong>11. 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Even more, it&#8217;s easy to create visual content using one-click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-design\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic design tools<\/a><\/strong> or even make your own images using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-image-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">text-to-image generator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For your Facebook videos, use the free video editor that&#8217;s equipped with thousands of ready-made templates and a magic resize button to format videos for any social media channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Need a quick caption? 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