Social Media Decoded

Why 2026 Is the Year of Building Community (Not Just Content)


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In this episode, Michelle covers:
• Why content-only strategies will fail in 2026
• The rise of community-led marketing
• How trust + relationships outperform reach
• Why referrals and retention matter more than followers
• The difference between content and community
• How Michelle built community into her entire business
• The 5 things you must implement before 2026
• Why your digital home matters more than ever
• How to prepare for visibility that SELLS

Links mentioned: 
• Apply for the 2026 Retreat: https://michellethames.com/retreats
• Join She Connects (Dec 18) https://www.addevent.com/event/2wn2bvn341ys
• Save your seat for next week’s ShinePages Webinar https://www.addevent.com/event/p4fcht5x0dr5
• Visit Michelle’s event page to see all December events https://www.addevent.com/calendar/fR847482


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