{"id":158800,"date":"2026-01-02T10:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/?post_type=newsletter&#038;p=158800"},"modified":"2026-06-11T04:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T04:33:53","slug":"recurpost-newsletter-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"newsletter","link":"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/newsletter\/recurpost-newsletter-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"RecurPost Newsletter &#8211; January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce2 WHAT&#8217;S NEW IN RECURPOST &#8211; JANUARY 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New year, smoother workflows.<\/strong>&nbsp;The last month was all about helping you create, test, and manage content faster &#8211; without extra clicks, credits, or waiting around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s new and how it makes your social media life easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instagram Trial Reels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x555.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-300x163.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-768x416.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x555.png\" alt=\"Instagram Trial Reels directly from RecurPost\" class=\"wp-image-158803 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can now publish&nbsp;<strong>Instagram Trial Reels directly from RecurPost<\/strong>, making it easier to test content in front of non-followers before committing to your full audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trial Reels let you see how a Reel performs before it\u2019s shown to all your followers. That means fewer guesswork posts and more confidence when you hit \u201cshare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you can do now:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post Trial Reels straight from RecurPost (no mobile-only bottlenecks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it performs well, they can be graduated to normal reels automatically or manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for experimenting with hooks, formats, or trends &#8211; without risking reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note:<\/em>&nbsp;Instagram requires at least 1,000 followers to use Trial Reels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Smarter Image Cropping for Every Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x555.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-300x163.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-768x416.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x555.png\" alt=\"platform-specific cropping presets\" class=\"wp-image-158804 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Image Editor now includes&nbsp;<strong>platform-specific cropping presets<\/strong>&nbsp;for social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No more resizing the same image five different times or guessing aspect ratios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can now crop perfectly for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LinkedIn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluesky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means faster content creation, fewer design headaches, and posts that look exactly how they should &#8211; everywhere they\u2019re published. The image editor can be accessed from the three dot menu on the uploaded image.<br><br><strong>Faster Profile Selection with Social Profile Grouping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-1024x555.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-300x163.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-768x416.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-1024x555.png\" alt=\"Faster Profile Selection with Social Profile Grouping\" class=\"wp-image-158811 webpexpress-processed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/recurpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing multiple accounts just got way easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can now&nbsp;<strong>group social profiles<\/strong>&nbsp;and select them in one click instead of choosing accounts individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What this unlocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create custom groups (e.g., \u201cAll Clients,\u201d \u201cBrand Accounts,\u201d \u201cPersonal Profiles\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select entire groups instantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works across:Dashboard, One-off posts, Plan Weekly Posts with AI, One-off post CSV uploads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Less clicking, fewer mistakes, and a much faster publishing workflow &#8211; especially if you manage multiple brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faster Instagram Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve optimized performance for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram Reports<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All Instagram Posts reports for organic data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you\u2019ll notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li>Much faster load times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoother scrolling and interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less waiting, more analyzing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for when you\u2019re reviewing performance, building reports, or checking results on the fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Big Picture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These updates focused on three things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Testing smarter<\/strong>&nbsp;(Trial Reels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating faster<\/strong>&nbsp;(cropping presets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing at scale<\/strong>&nbsp;(profile grouping + faster reports)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got feedback or ideas? We\u2019re always listening &#8211; and building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore all January updates and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/social.recurpost.com\/signin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start or restart your RecurPost subscription<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for being with us. More upgrades are already on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.S. Don&#8217;t forget to support us! 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