There’s nothing more satisfying than scrolling through a killer ad carousel.
You know what I’m talking about—those ads that make you STOP scrolling just to see what’s next.
I know it’s an ad. I don’t care. I NEED to see the next image.
That’s exactly the reaction I want people to have when they see MY ads.
And guess what? Creating scroll-stopping carousel ads in HighLevel is ridiculously easy.
You can have one up and running in less than 5 minutes. Let me show you how.
What Are Carousel Ads
Carousel ads let you showcase multiple images or videos in a single ad.
Think of them as mini-storytelling machines—you can:
✅ Highlight multiple products
✅ Show different features of a single product
✅ Tell a story that unfolds with each swipe
Instead of a boring, static ad, you create something engaging, interactive, and impossible to ignore.
Why Are Carousel Ads Better Than Static Ads?
📈 Higher Engagement – People LOVE to swipe. More swipes = more time on your ad.
💰 Better Click-Through Rates (CTR) – More options = higher chance someone clicks.
📱 Perfect for Mobile – Designed for easy swiping on mobile screens.
💲 Cost-Effective – Show multiple products without running multiple ads.
Basically, if you’re not using carousel ads, you’re leaving money on the table.
How to Create a Carousel Ad in HighLevel
Step 1: Choose the Carousel Format
- On Marketing, go to the Ad Manager, and select Create Campaign.
- There, select Start from Scratch
- Under Media Type, select Carousel.
Step 2: Upload Your Images or Videos
- Add your basic info and objectives.
- On Media Type, select Carousel.
- Click “Upload Media.”
- Select multiple images or videos (up to 10 per campaign).
- Click “Insert Files” to add them to your ad.
Step 3: Add Headlines & Descriptions
- Each image/video gets its own headline and description.
- Reorder the images/videos to match the story you want to tell.
Remember to review your content and headlines on the right side panel.
Important: You CANNOT publish the ad if any media is missing a headline.
Step 4: Customize Video Thumbnails
- Click on an uploaded video.
- Choose the thumbnail you want to display in the ad.
Step 5: Review & Publish
- Move to Budget as you would with any other add
- Make final tweaks under the Review & Publish section.
- Hit PUBLISH, and you’re live! 🚀
A Few Pro Tips
💡 Make the First Image Stand Out – The first slide needs to grab attention FAST.
💡 Use a Narrative Flow – Don’t just throw in random images. Tell a story.
💡 Test Different Orders – Reordering images can boost engagement—test what works best.
Final Thoughts
Carousel ads aren’t just better than static ads—they’re a game-changer.
And now that HighLevel makes them super easy to create, there’s ZERO reason not to start using them today.Need help? We’ve got your back. Reach out at 👉 www.hlprotools.com. Let’s make some magic happen. 🚀
