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Want to start making carousels? Here are some mistakes to avoid 🙅🏻♀️ Carousels are officially 𝘪𝘯 - they’re a top-performing content format across LinkedIn, Instagram and even TikTok (!!) But…they’re also easy to get wrong. Small design choices can make the difference between a post people swipe through and one they scroll straight on past. Here are some of the most common carousel mistakes I see on this app, and how to fix them 👇 — 1️⃣ 𝗩𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 Your cover page should make it instantly clear what someone will get from reading your post. If people have to stop and guess what your carousel’s about, they’ll keep scrolling. Be specific about the takeaway and set expectations up front. (The obvious exception here is if you’re wanting to use some intrigue to get people to swipe - just make sure your copy is strong enough to grab attention!) 2️⃣ 𝗡𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸 Even strong copy can get missed without visual support, especially in an oversaturated feed. Adding a striking image, bold shape, or clear visual cue helps your audience quickly grasp what your post is about - and gives them another reason to stop and scan. 3️⃣ 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 If your carousel isn’t easy to read, your message gets lost. Text that’s too small, colours with low contrast, or layouts without clear hierarchy all make it harder for people to follow your ideas. Clarity should always come before aesthetics 4️⃣ 𝗡𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 A good carousel should feel like it’s going somewhere. Each slide needs to lead naturally to the next - that’s what builds momentum and curiosity as someone swipes through. If your carousel is rambly and lacks that narrative flow, you’re more likely to lose your audience. 5️⃣ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 Switching up your style every now and then can be fun, but if you’re adopting an entirely different aesthetic for each post you risk confusing your audience. The goal is for people to recognise you instantly in the feed before they even see your name. Keep a few core elements consistent (like colours, fonts or layout), and use imagery or tone to bring variety instead. — Which mistakes do you see most often? Lmk what I’ve missed in the comments 💬