{"id":20679,"date":"2022-07-18T06:05:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20679"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:05:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:05:38","slug":"what-ads-work-best-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-work-best-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"What Ads Work Best on Instagram?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b09948fb00\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b09948fb00\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b09948fb00\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-work-best-on-instagram\/#What_Ads_Work_Best_on_Instagram\" title=\"What Ads Work Best on Instagram?\">What Ads Work Best on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-work-best-on-instagram\/#Image_or_carousel_ads\" title=\"Image or carousel ads\">Image or carousel ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-work-best-on-instagram\/#Blending_photo_and_video_ads\" title=\"Blending photo and video ads\">Blending photo and video ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-ads-work-best-on-instagram\/#Brands_catering_to_a_niche\" title=\"Brands catering to a niche\">Brands catering to a niche<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Ads_Work_Best_on_Instagram\"><\/span>What Ads Work Best on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What ads work best on Instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LEQnd8H.jpg\" align=\"left\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:29% width:auto; max-height:369px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>What ads work best on Instagram? Several factors should be considered before you decide to create an ad on the social media platform. They should be unique and creative and must use compelling media that grabs attention. They should have interesting imagery, vivid colors, and dynamic video scenes. They should be mobile-first, fit to the vertical viewing dimension, and be as short as 15 seconds. If you have a story, you can also use 15 seconds as your ad length.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Image_or_carousel_ads\"><\/span>Image or carousel ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When creating a Carousel for your Instagram posts, keep in mind the best way to keep viewers interested: use a catchy intro, followed by a call-to-action on the second slide. The third slide should be more detailed, and focus on the details, while the fourth and fifth slides should be more focused on the topic. Don&#8217;t add too much information in the Carousel, as it will be distracting for the viewer.<\/p>\n<p>The Instagram Carousel format allows you to post multiple images or videos in one Instagram post. The Single Image Ad format is great for promoting blog posts and other types of content. The Carousel format can be used to display up to 10 images or videos. To identify these ads, look for tiny dots under the images. Once you have determined which format is best for your Instagram marketing strategy, you&#8217;re ready to begin promoting your business.<\/p>\n<p>When creating carousel posts on Instagram, always keep in mind that the engagement rate is highest when the images are accompanied by a call-to-action. The engagement rate is slightly lower on images, but still high on carousels with three to five cards. For maximum engagement, choose a carousel post that includes all of the cards. Make sure to include an arrow pointing to the right at the top of the post to entice users to scroll through the rest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blending_photo_and_video_ads\"><\/span>Blending photo and video ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram is a great place to showcase a product, and it&#8217;s also an excellent platform for advertising your brand. The platform has 8 million business profiles and many of them are using advertisements to gain a foothold in the community. The video format has become essential in Instagram ads, and companies like Enterprise have found success using blended photo and video ads. These ads show off the most beautiful locations across the country and blend seamlessly into the user feed.<\/p>\n<p>There are some tips to use video as part of an Instagram ad. A video can be a real video or animated GIF. Instagram allows up to 60 seconds of video content. Video ads are also great for showcasing product features, and offering more detail than a simple photo can convey. However, the video format is not right for every business. Before incorporating video into your Instagram campaign, you should be sure to use the proper resolution for your video.<\/p>\n<p>Before posting your Instagram ad, make sure you have a good caption explaining the purpose of the ad. Remember that the platform has 700 million users and 35% of those users visit the app multiple times daily. Ensure your Instagram ad is mobile-friendly to attract the largest audience. In addition, remember to use a good caption that is easy to understand. You&#8217;ll want to tell users to click the link or video at the end of your ad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brands_catering_to_a_niche\"><\/span>Brands catering to a niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits to catering to a niche. Niche marketing is a great way to gain exposure on Instagram, but you have to choose the right niche. A broad niche will reduce your chances of getting discovered, but a narrow niche will increase your chance of selling products and brand awareness. A niche that&#8217;s specifically designed for your type of business will help you stand out in the crowd. Here are some tips for choosing a niche that will maximize your marketing efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The business of fashion is another example of a successful Instagram niche. The Business of Fashion has gained readers by using long-form captions and video content. Yoga is a niche that many moms love, and Aria uses that to her advantage. Her brand sponsor is a yoga clothing line, so her content speaks to moms. Fitness brands need to stick to a niche or stay stagnant.<\/p>\n<p>Niche marketing on Instagram is more efficient when targeting a specific audience. 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