How to Utilize the New Instagram Carousel Text Feature
Curious about how to use the new Instagram carousel text feature? Posts like these are doing so well! I’ve tried them out a few times and they get better views than my reels! ๐
Additionally, they’re super easy AND allow for maximum value given to your audience! ๐๐ผ
Here’s some fun post ideas for them!
Share your lessons learned throughout your years in business (be raw and transparent) Share best tips for a certain topic in your niche. Think maximum value!
Throwback! Show off your journey through photos. Think college, first job, first sale, opening day, etc.
How to: demonstrate a tutorial on how to do something with photos/text. For me, I would do something like “How to share post comments to your story.” Ideas! Do a post just like this sharing ideas for a certain topic. 3 ways to wear these fall boots, 4 books to read for financial knowledge, 5 homes for sale in Fargo, ND
Meet the team! Share each team member and introduce them! Consider adding a fun fact (the most embarrassing moment is a hit) about each of them to entice viewers to slide through.
As a result of testing these, I’ve learned a few things about these carousels that aid in maximum performance๐๐ผ
- Try to stick with white and black text box colors. Every time I used other colors it posted super wonky! I even double checked before I posted๐ So, to play it safe I would stick to the white and black!
- Hooks hooks hooks! Especially on your first slide! You want people to keep swiping through and if your first slide isn’t interesting enough, you’ve lost people before they’ve even heard your message!๐ณ Comment “hooks” and I’ll send you my list of 50 FREE hooks to stop the scroll ๐ฅ
- Keep it real: I found that being extremely transparent on these increases its engagement/performance rate. Don’t be afraid to share the real and the raw! There are humans on the other side of these screens๐
- Try not to drag on! Even though you can have 20 slides, I would try to keep it as short as possible without lacking on your value! If 12 slides is what you need to give your audience the best value, absolutely do that! BUT if it makes more sense to do 9 because you can still Jam Pack the value, do that instead! ๐๐ป I hope this was helpful! Get creative and have fun! When we have fun while creating content we are much more likely to be consistent! ๐๐ผ
If you need help coming up with a carousel idea for your business, comment “me” below and I’ll send you some ideas! ๐ก Seriously, utilize this ๐
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