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Carousel posts are Instagram's highest-performing format. They keep users swiping, boost engagement, and position you as an expert. But creating a cohesive 5-10 slide carousel takes hours of design work—unless you have AI.
Why Carousels Work So Well
Carousel posts outperform every other Instagram format:
- 1.4x more reach than single images
- 3.1x more engagement on average
- Higher save rate (people bookmark valuable content)
- More time on post (swiping = longer attention)
- Better for teaching (sequential information delivery)
Types of Carousels You Can Create
Tips Carousels
"5 Tips for..." or "7 Ways to..." format. Each slide covers one tip with visual support. Perfect for accountants, coaches, consultants, and service businesses.
Educational How-Tos
Step-by-step guides that teach a specific skill or process. Great for positioning yourself as an industry expert.
Myth vs. Reality
Debunk common misconceptions in your industry. High engagement because people love being "in the know."
Before/After Transformations
Show results and progress across multiple slides. Powerful for fitness, beauty, design, and renovation businesses.
Product Features
Showcase different aspects of a product or service. One feature per slide with benefits and use cases.
How Adly's Carousel Maker Works
Step 1: Choose Carousel Type
Select "Tips Carousel" from job types. Specify how many slides you want (3-10).
Step 2: Provide Topic
Tell AI what you want to teach. Example: "5 tax-saving tips for small businesses" or "7 morning habits of successful entrepreneurs."
Step 3: AI Creates All Slides
AI generates each slide with:
- Consistent visual design
- Sequential numbering
- Clear, scannable text
- Your brand colors and logo
Step 4: Download or Publish
Download all slides as individual images or publish directly to Instagram.
Best Practices for Carousel Posts
Hook on Slide 1
First slide must stop the scroll. Use a bold statement, question, or promise. "The tax secret your accountant won't tell you" works better than "Tax Tips Part 1."
One Idea Per Slide
Don't cram multiple points. One clear takeaway per slide keeps readers engaged and makes content scannable.
End with CTA
Final slide should drive action: "Follow for more," "Save this post," or "Book a consultation."
Consistent Design
All slides should look like they belong together. Same fonts, colors, and layout structure. AI handles this automatically.