{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682f3407fc865cdd04908c36/695fcc56d11f0c4fbb5f5074?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Should You Start Using Carousels on YouTube?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/682f3407fc865cdd04908c36/1767884521978-5087d8da-2649-4d5d-9fac-7cb4fd562baf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>YouTube is quietly testing something that feels very <em>not YouTube</em>: image carousels inside the Shorts feed. But this isn’t just a feature drop — it’s a signal.</p><p><br></p><p>This solo episode breaks down why this small test could reshape how you use YouTube, and how it ties into a bigger trend: every platform becoming… the same.</p><p><br></p><h3>Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>YouTube is testing swipeable photo posts (up to 10 images) inside Shorts</li><li>Why this mirrors Instagram carousels and TikTok photo posts</li><li>What makes carousel content effective on <em>other</em> platforms</li><li>The risk of using the same format without adjusting your strategy</li><li>A reminder: strategy always wins over format</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 YouTube's Surprising New Feature</p><p>00:32 Introduction to Marketing Trends</p><p>00:52 YouTube's Image Carousel Test</p><p>01:49 The Bigger Picture: Platform Convergence</p><p>04:53 How Carousels Perform on Different Platforms</p><p>07:02 Implications for YouTube Creators</p><p>08:24 Strategic Takeaways and Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>Not sure how to pivot your content strategy across platforms? That’s exactly what we help with at Next Step Social. Let’s make sure your content converts — wherever it shows up.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingTrendsNow</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingtrendsnow/</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}