How to Create Scroll-Stopping Carousel Ads in HighLevel In Less Than 5 Minutes

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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.

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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.gohighlevele.com. Let’s make some magic happen. 🚀