As you get cozy in your sweaters and eat apple crisp, check out the November Social Media Updates to help simplify your content creation! From creative content ideas to trending seasonal hashtags, to the latest platform changes, it’s all right here. My goal is to simplify your content creation process, save you time, and help you achieve more results on your social media. So, let’s dive into November and make it an amazing one!
Social Media Updates: November Holidays
Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and we have some great social media holidays to create simple content around. If your brand is all about food, you have Sandwich Day, Candy Day, Cappuccino Day, and Cake Day to celebrate! Traditional holidays like Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving (US) are observed this month too. If you’re looking to create a seasonal offer make sure to plan something for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday – or maybe all 3!
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Creating content around social media holidays in November can be an engaging way to connect with your audience. Here are some ideas on how to create content around these holidays:
National Sandwich Day (November 3):
- Share a photo or video of a delicious sandwich from your menu.
- Createa poll asking your audience to vote for their favorite type of sandwich.
Veterans Day (November 11):
- Express gratitude and honor veterans by sharing a heartfelt message
- Feature a veteran from your organization or community and share their story.
- Run a special discount or promotion in honor of veterans and their families.
World Kindness Day (November 13):
- Share inspiring stories of kindness from your brand’s experiences or your community.
- Encourage your audience to perform acts of kindness and share their experiences using a branded hashtag.
- Post a poll or survey asking your followers about their recent acts of kindness.
National Cake Day (November 26):
- Share a post featuring your most decadent cake creation.
- Run a “Guess the Flavor” contest with a photo of a sliced cake.
- Share a cake recipe you love or do an easy at-home cake decorating tutorial.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & Cyber Monday (Nov 24-27)
- Promote your deals and discounts with engaging visuals, countdowns, and teaser posts.
- Create a series of “sneak peek” posts to build anticipation for your offers.
- Use live video or Stories to showcase exclusive offers and create a sense of urgency.
- Collaborate with other businesses for cross-promotion and support.
Remember to use relevant hashtags, create visually appealing graphics, and engage with your audience through comments, likes, and shares to maximize the impact of your content for these social media holidays in November.
Seasonal Content Ideas for November:
- Thanksgiving Prep Tips: Share cooking, decorating, and hosting tips to help your audience prepare for Thanksgiving.
- Gratitude Posts: Encourage your followers to share what they’re thankful for, and express your own gratitude.
- Fall Foliage Photos: Showcase the beauty of autumn by sharing photos of fall foliage in your area.
- Book Recommendations: Share your favorite book to cozy up under a blanket with and ask your audience for their book recommendations.
- Behind the Scenes: Offer a glimpse behind the scenes of your business, whether it’s a day in the life of your team or the making of a product.
- Black Friday Sneak Peeks: Tease upcoming Black Friday deals and promotions.
- Customer Spotlights: Highlight customers or clients to show appreciation for their support. Also include their testimonials!
Social Media Updates: November Hashtags
This section of the social media updates is all about hashtags! Creating content in November means sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and thankfulness. Make sure to try some of these hashtags if they fit your content:
#HelloNovember
#NovemberVibes
#FallFavorites
#AutumnAdventures
#CozyNovember
#ThanksgivingCountdown
#GratitudeMonth
#FallFoliage
#PumpkinSpice
#SweaterWeather
#NaturePhotography
#CrispAir
#FallIntoNovember
#GivingThanks
#FamilyTime
#WarmDrinks
#HolidayPrep
#FoodieNovember
#NationalNovelWritingMonth
#BlackFridayDeals
#SmallBusinessSaturday
#CyberMondaySales
#WeekendVibes
#Friendsgiving
#HolidaysAreComing
#NovemberSunsets
#WinterIsComing
#CozyNights
#GratefulHeart
These hashtags can be used to capture those November vibes, from the changing weather to Thanksgiving gratefulness. Remember to use a mix of broad and niche hashtags relevant to your content and audience to maximize engagement and discoverability.
Get More Engagement on Instagram
While lurkers may buy from you too, getting more engagement on your Instagram content is important for several reasons. Here are just a few of the benefits of a more engaged Instagram account:
- The Algorithm – Engagement metrics to determine the visibility of your content. Content with higher engagement is more likely to appear in users’ feeds and on the Explore page, expanding your reach to a broader audience.
- Community Building – Engagement helps you build a community around your brand. Meaningful interactions with your audience create a sense of belonging, encourage purchases, and can help with user-generated content which can then further strengthen your community.
- Brand Loyalty – Engagement fosters a deeper connection with your audience. When your followers interact with your content through likes, comments, and shares, it signals that they find value in what you’re sharing. This connection builds brand loyalty and trust.
Here are 3 things you can do to build more engagement on Instagram:
- Comment, interact with stickers, & like stories from your home page. Yes, engagement is not just in the newsfeed!
- Go through your most recent post likes and like back their most recent content & comment when authentic. These are the people most interested in your content so build those relationships.
- Answer all comments and DMs daily. This one seems simple but so many ignore them. Having this back and forth interaction helps the Instagram algorithm!
Do these 5-7 times a week and you’ll see your engagement rise. Want to know even more? Grab my free Instagram Engagement Checklist to grow your followers. This easy to follow checklist gives you 10 actions you can do to ensure engagement growth which leads to follower growth!
Social Media Updates – November Trends And Changes
Social media platforms are ever evolving and can be hard to keep up with! Here are the top 5 recent trends/changes in the social media world:
- Instagram is testing polls in the comments
- TikTok is Experimenting With 15-Minute Uploads
- Meta is bringing its Telegram-like broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger
- YouTube’s latest features aim to help creators make more money from shoppable videos
- LinkedIn Updates Collaborative Articles, a Key Traffic Driver for the App
That’s it for November Social Media Updates!
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