Carousel

A carousel is a single social media post that holds multiple images or videos people swipe through, one card at a time.

In more detail

Carousels turn one post into a small sequence, so you can tell a step by step story, break down a how-to, or show a before and after without making someone leave the post. They live on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook, and most platforms allow up to 10 or 20 cards. They often earn more engagement than single posts because each swipe is another chance to pull someone in, and a viewer who swipes back through is a signal the algorithm tends to reward. The catch is the first card has to be strong enough to make people stop and start swiping.

Example

A coffee brand posts a 6 card Instagram carousel titled "How to brew better coffee at home." Card 1 is the hook, cards 2 through 5 are one tip each, and card 6 is a call to follow. Because people swipe through several cards, the post racks up more saves and time spent than a single image would.

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FAQ

Carousel, answered.

How many slides should a carousel have?
Usually 3 to 10. Enough to tell a complete story, few enough that people finish it. Lead with your strongest card and end with a clear next step.
Why do carousels often get more engagement?
Each swipe is another interaction, and they invite saves and shares. People also revisit them, which many algorithms read as a sign the content is worth showing to more users.

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