You’re a creator, and you’re tired of the content grind. You’re working hard to create carousels, you’re trying to follow the rules, but you’re not seeing the results you want.
You feel like your carousels are falling flat and that you’re constantly fighting a constantly changing algorithm. The problem isn’t your effort; it’s your strategy.
The truth is, the most successful creators don’t fight the algorithm; they work with it. They understand that the algorithm is designed to promote high-quality, engaging content, and they have a strategic, proven system that ensures every carousel has a purpose. They know that getting more followers isn’t about luck; it’s about following a proven, all-encompassing plan.
This article isn’t about some secret algorithm hack. It’s the ultimate blueprint—a guide to “Avoid These 6 Scary Carousel Mistakes”. We’re going to break down the exact steps you need to take to optimize every aspect of your carousels, from the title to the visuals, and everything in between.
Stop guessing. Start creating with a purpose.
1. Mistake #1 & #2: Too Boring Subject & Weak Title
You’ve got your new mindset, and you’re ready to build an intentional content strategy. The first and most crucial mistakes to avoid are a boring subject and a weak title. These are the reason your audience will either stop scrolling or keep going. If you fail here, your carousel is dead on arrival.
Here’s exactly what you need to do at this stage:
- Mistake #1: Too Boring Subject: You should “Don’t be repetitive”. You need to “Dig deeper w/ your content” and “Always try to be more specific”. This is what will get your audience to stop scrolling and start reading.
- Mistake #2: Weak Title: You should “Use bold words & contextual images”. You should “Catch attention with spicy words”. This is what will get your audience to want to see the next slide, which keeps them engaged and tells the algorithm that your content is valuable.
By avoiding these two scary mistakes, you are building a solid foundation that will support all future growth and help you get more customers.
2. Mistake #3 & #4: Too Much Text & Too Many Ideas/Slide
You’ve mastered the hook, and you’re ready to master the structure of your carousel. The next two scary mistakes to avoid are too much text and too many ideas per slide. These are the reason your audience will get bored and leave. They are all about the density and clarity of your content.
Here’s exactly what you need to do at this stage:
- Mistake #3: Too Much Text: You should remember that “Blog posts are not meant for IG”. You should “Put no more than 3 sentences per slide”. This is a powerful way to get your audience to read every slide.
- Mistake #4: Too Many Ideas/Slide: The rule is simple: “1 idea/slide. Don’t overcomplicate it”. This is a powerful way to get your audience to read every slide and understand your content.
By avoiding these two scary mistakes, you are building a strategic asset that will serve you and your audience for years to come.
3. Mistake #5 & #6: No Flow & No Visuals/Graphics
You’ve mastered the hook and the structure. Now, it’s time to master the design and user experience of your carousel. The final two scary mistakes to avoid are no flow and no visuals. These are what separate a good carousel from a great one.
Here’s exactly what you need to do at this stage:
- Mistake #5: No Flow: “Swiping through the slides should feel natural”. If there is no flow, there is no swiping, and your audience will get bored and leave.
- Mistake #6: No Visuals/Graphics: “People consume best through images and graphs”. You should “Start adding them in your carousels”.
By avoiding these final two scary mistakes, you are building a strategic asset that will serve you and your audience for years to come.
Your Move: The End of Guesswork
You’ve just been handed the complete blueprint for your carousel strategy. You’ve moved from the frustrating feeling of creating carousels that aren’t performing well to a simple, strategic framework that is designed to get you a specific outcome every single time.
Remember, the goal is not to fight the algorithm but to work with it. By understanding the six scary mistakes to avoid, you can ensure that every action you take is working for you, not against you.
By mastering this guide, you now have the power to:
- Avoid a boring subject by digging deeper with your content.
- Avoid a weak title by using bold words and contextual images.
- Avoid too much text by putting no more than 3 sentences per slide.
- Avoid no flow by making sure the slides feel natural.
- Avoid no visuals by adding images and graphs to your carousels.
- Avoid too many ideas per slide by sticking to the simple rule of “1 idea/slide”.
Stop guessing. Start creating with a purpose. Now, go and use this guide to ensure your content is not just good, but intentional.