Day 2 of Social Media Growthmas - Reel Covers That Convert, 4 Ways to Boost Views and Build Trust
Day 2 of Social Growthmas is here and we’re talking Reel covers, the real MVP of your Instagram growth strategy!
If you want more views and more loyal followers, your reel cover is where it all starts. It’s the first thing people see when scrolling your feed, and it’s your chance to make a strong first impression.
Here are 4 simple tips to make your Reel covers clickable and effective:
1. Clearly state what your video is about.
Avoid clickbait at all costs. Your audience values clarity and honesty, if your Reel cover promises one thing but delivers something else, it can break trust and cause people to scroll right past you next time. Be straightforward. Be helpful. Be real.
2. Keep it clean and digestible.
Less is more. Busy covers get skipped because they’re hard to process quickly. Think about someone scrolling fast, you want them to instantly get what your video is about. Stick to clean text, strategic placement, and leave breathing room.
3. Use bold font styles and colors to emphasize key words.
Grab attention with intention. Highlight important words like:
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“Growth Hack”
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“Free”
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“Views Jail”
Mix in bold, italics, or contrast colors to guide the viewer’s eye, but keep it legible! Your design should be eye-catching, not overwhelming.
4. Choose high quality images.
This one’s BIG. A blurry or pixelated reel cover can completely kill your chances of someone watching the video. Make sure your lighting is solid, your camera is clear, and the cover reflects the quality of the content inside.
Bonus Q for You:
What kind of reel covers stop you in your tracks? Think about your own habits while scrolling, it might give you some inspiration on how to design your next cover!
📌 Tip: You can create your covers directly in Canva and upload them manually when you post. This gives you full control of how they look on your grid!
👉 Stay tuned each day of Social Growthmas because these tips are here to help you grow without the stress. You’ve got this!