Carousel posts on Twitter (X) allow you to share multiple visuals in a single, swipeable post for an engaging experience. This guide will teach you how to design and publish compelling carousel content that captures your audience's attention and helps you stand out on the platform. Here are the steps to create a carousel on Twitter (X):
Step 1: Design Your Carousel
Visit a website like CreateCarousel.com to design your carousel visuals. These sites offer customizable templates and tools to create stunning carousels with multiple images or videos.
- Browse through the available templates and select one that suits your needs.
- Customize the template with your own images, text, and branding.
- Once you're satisfied with your design, export the carousel as individual PNG files. You can do that by clicking on the top right "export".
Step 2: Access Twitter Ads Manager
To create a carousel on Twitter (X), you'll need access to the Twitter Ads Manager, even if you don't plan to run paid ads. Apply for access at ads.twitter.com.
Step 3: Create a New Carousel Card
- In the Twitter Ads Manager, navigate to "Creatives" > "Tweet Composer."
- Choose the "Carousel" option.
- Add your text or caption in the provided field.
- Under "Media," click "Select Multiple" and upload the carousel image files you exported earlier (up to 6 images or videos).
- For each image/video, add a headline and the website URL you want to link to.
Step 4: Publish Your Carousel
- After adding all your carousel details, uncheck the "Promoted Only" option to make it a regular, organic tweet.
- Click "Tweet" to publish your carousel on Twitter (X).
Your followers will now be able to view and interact with your carousel by swiping through the images/videos and clicking on the links you provided