How to Create a Carousel Post on Facebook: 3 Methods

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  • 28 June 2024
  • 9 mins read

Swipe through beautiful images or videos on Facebook, each exposing a piece of the appealing story. 

But how can you create incredible pieces that users can’t stop swiping? 

Don't worry. Making a carousel post on Facebook is pretty straightforward. 

This guide explains how you can create a carousel post on Facebook. 

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3 Ways to Create a Creative Carousel Post on Facebook

Carousel posts are popular in paid Facebook advertising, but you can also build them organically with the built-in tools. There are three ways to create Carousel posts: Business Manager, directly from your Facebook profile, and Ads Manager.

  1. Meta Business Suite

Follow these steps to make a Facebook Carousel with Meta Business Suite:

Step 1: Go to Facebook Business Manager, open the menu from the left side of the screen, and select "Ads."

Step 2: Click the "Get Started" button.

Step 3: Choose to create a new advertisement.

Step 4: Choose your ad goal.

Step 5: In the Ad Sets section, choose your target demographic, locations, and budget.

Step 6: Include a title, description, a call to action button, and a website URL in your ad.

Step 7: Review your advertisement and make any required changes.

Step 8: To start your ad, click the "Promote Now" button in the bottom-right corner.

  1. Facebook Page

Here's how to publish Carousel posts straight from your Facebook page:

Step 1: Go to your page, then click "Promote" to create a new ad.

Step 2: Say, "Get more website visitors."

Step 3: Enter a description for your ad in the "Description" area.

Step 4: Click "Select Media."

Step 5: On the "Browse media" screen, you may either upload new images/videos or select from an existing collection. Arrange them in the desired sequence for the carousel and click "Select." You may only add a maximum of five media files.

Step 6: You can optionally fill out the "Headline" section for each carousel card. Use the arrow buttons to browse between carousel cards.

Step 7: To choose a call-to-action for your button, use the "Button label" dropdown menu.

Step 8: Input the destination URL into the "Website URL" column. This is where users will be directed if they click your advertisement. Create your ad in the Ads Manager using separate URLs for each carousel card.

Step 9: Change the rest of your ad settings, such as confirming placements and validating your payment information.

Step 10: To launch your ad, tap "Promote now".

  1. Ads Manager

Depending on your business objectives, the ideal way to build a Carousel ad on Facebook is with Ads Manager. This allows you to set a variety of advertising objectives, such as awareness, consideration, and conversion campaigns.

Step 1: Once you've set up your ad campaign, navigate to the ad level to construct your Carousel. 

Step 2: In the 'Ad Setup' section, select the Carousel format. Facebook allows you to write up to five subtitles for your ad's main text section.

Step 3: Next, scroll down to the 'Ad Creative' section, where you may confirm the images and CTA buttons you want to use in the cards. 

Step 4: After making your paid Carousel, you may publish it straight away, schedule it for a later date, or store it as a draft. 

Unlike organic Carousels, paid Carousel drafts may be readily edited and updated in Ads Manager.

While making entertaining Facebook carousel posts can dramatically increase your reach and brand exposure, you must be aware of the potential security dangers associated with social media sites. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What is a Facebook carousel post?

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    A carousel post allows you to display up to ten images or videos in one post, and visitors may swipe between them to view all of the information. This is an excellent approach to convey a story, display many products, or emphasize various facets of an event.

  • Can I schedule a carousel post in advance?

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    Yes! You can schedule a carousel post for a later date and time. This is useful if you want to post your material at a particular moment when your target audience is most engaged. Both Facebook Pages and personal profiles allow you to schedule posts.

  • I am concerned about converting to a business account. Will it impact my profile?

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    Switching is often straightforward and reversible. You will not lose any content or followers.nBusiness accounts include additional services and data but may appear somewhat differently.n

  • Can I track the performance of my carousel post?

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    Absolutely! Facebook Insights lets you track a variety of stats for your carousel post, including impressions, reach, clicks on each slide, and total interaction. This information can help you assess the effectiveness of your carousel and optimize future postings.

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    While Facebook does not have a hard size restriction, it is recommended that images have an aspect ratio of 1:1 (square) or 9:16 (portrait) for best display on desktop and mobile devices.

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Boost Your Facebook Reach!

An interesting carousel post allows you to promote many products, tell a visual story, or highlight various aspects of your message. 

By following these steps and leveraging the power of pictures and concise descriptions, you can produce engaging Facebook carousel posts that will capture your audience's attention and leave an impression.