Videos on social media are a great way to grab a viewer’s attention and increase audience engagement. But with a never-ending stream of content, you want to ensure your videos have the best chance of catching someone’s attention. Using Instagram Reels should be a key part of your social media strategy. After working hard on your Reel, the last thing you want is for your design to get cut off or covered by overlays that Instagram automatically applies.
Hailey, Vagaro’s Design Team Lead, breaks down the top tips you need to know about creating the most effective Instagram Reels, from where to place images & text to being mindful of Instagram's margins. The best part? We’ve created a fail-safe template to keep your Reels clean and professional! Here are some steps to get you started:
- Download Vagaro’s Margin Template for Reels
- Download the CapCut App : Pro Tip: This app is a must-have for your social media toolkit
- Upload your Reel to CapCut
- Select Overlay > Add Overlay
- Choose the Margin Template from your camera roll
- Make sure everything fits within the margins
- Delete the template before exporting your video
- Voilà! Your Reel is ready to post
Ready to get started? Download the Margin Template below & don’t forget to follow Vagaro for more social media tips!
