A carousel is a post with several slides that people swipe through. It is one of the best formats for useful content, because it gives you space to explain something properly. Each swipe is a small sign of interest, and a good carousel is often saved to read again or sent to a friend.
A slide-by-slide structure
- Slide 1, the cover: a promise in a few words, such as five mistakes to avoid when choosing a dentist.
- Slide 2, the problem: why the topic matters to the reader.
- Slides 3 to 7, the content: one idea per slide, with a short title and one or two lines.
- Slide 8, the summary: the main takeaway in one sentence.
- Last slide, the invitation: save this post, send it to a friend or write to us.
Design rules that keep people swiping
- Use one font family, two colours and a lot of white space.
- Make text large enough to read on a phone without zooming.
- Keep the same layout on every slide so the series feels connected.
- Add a small arrow or the words swipe on the first slide.
- Write the full Armenian text yourself and check spelling, because errors on a design look careless.
Topics that work well
Checklists, step-by-step guides, comparisons, myths and facts, price explanations, before and after stories, and answers to the questions customers ask before buying. Choose a topic that you can finish in eight slides without rushing.
Frequently asked questions
How many slides should a carousel have?
Six to ten slides is a comfortable range. Stop when the idea is complete, not when you reach a number.
Which tool can I use to design slides?
Any simple design app with templates is enough. Create one master template and reuse it for the next posts.
Do carousels work better than Reels?
They do different jobs. Reels help new people find you, and carousels help people who already follow you to learn and trust you.
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