{"id":363,"date":"2022-02-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2022-02-04T15:05:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T22:05:31","slug":"4-ways-to-use-carousels-to-boost-engagement-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulfoxliving.com\/?p=363","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways To Use Carousels To Boost Engagement On Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How often do you post Carousels? If you\u2019re not creating them & posting them consistently, friend, you are missing out on some serious engagement on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carousels are one type of content<\/a> that you need to be making if you want incredible engagement on your Instagram.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re wondering\u2026are Carousels really better to upload vs a traditional single-photo post?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is\u2026YES!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ve been proven to be one of the best types of content if you are trying to reach new people and boost engagement. According to Hootsuite, \u201cInstagram carousel posts get, on average, 1.4x more reach and 3.1x more engagement than regular posts on Instagram.\u201d Which is amazing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They help get the algorithm on your side for a few reasons\u2014so let me tell you why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49  Carousels Help Keep People On Your Page Longer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They have to swipe through multiple slides & it takes way more time than if they were looking at a single post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49  Carousels Get The Algorithm On Your Side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The longer people stay on your page, the more Instagram recognizes that your content is valuable. It\u2019s clearly keeping people\u2019s attention, so IG is more likely to push it out to a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\ud83d\udc49  Carousels Let You Educate Your Audience <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carousels are such a powerful type of content because they are perfect for sharing tutorials, how-to\u2019s, lists, & other educational posts with your audience. You can use them when you want to get your audience to view you as an authority in your niche & someone they definitely want to engage with.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you haven\u2019t been creating Carousels <\/a>& you don\u2019t really know how to start making them, I got you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sharing 4 tips you can use to create Carousels that will help boost your engagement:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 Use All 10 Slides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more time people spend on your Carousels, the better! Use 8-10 slides every single time you post to keep them on your post for as long as possible. You\u2019ll be able to share SO much valuable info with your followers and you can take advantage of the algorithm when you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 Focus On Your Cover Graphic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need a cover image that will hook your audience and get them interested in swiping through your Carousel! I make all of mine in Canva\u2014it\u2019s super easy to use and they even have tons of free templates you can use to get started. Your cover graphic should include your brand fonts and colors and should get people excited about the valuable information they are going to find inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Your Caption Should Keep People Swiping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not give away everything that is inside your Carousel in your caption! So many people make this mistake! If you are telling everyone your tips in the caption, they don\u2019t have a reason to swipe through your Carousel and that signals to the algorithm that your slides weren\u2019t very valuable. Instead, tease whatever you\u2019re teaching in your Carousels with your captions and use them to encourage people to scroll or swipe for all the details! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 Use a Call to Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On your last slide, make sure you include a call to action. This will help boost engagement because you are asking people to comment, like, or share your post & it\u2019s the best way to get people to engage with what you\u2019ve posted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You should be taking advantage of Carousels if you want to serve your audience & you want to get amazing engagement. They\u2019re THE best type of content to keep people on your page for a long time & to get people to take action. If you want even more Instagram strategy, make sure you are following me on Instagram<\/a>! I share tons of resources, tips & other info to help you see the most growth for your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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