Instagram Ads: How to Use Stories and Feed to Drive Results

Instagram isn’t just for likes and pretty pictures—it’s a performance machine when used right. With over 1 billion users and a highly engaged audience, Instagram Ads (especially in Stories and Feed) can deliver powerful results for businesses of all sizes.

Neste artigo, você vai aprender como usar os dois formatos mais importantes: Stories e Feed, para criar campanhas de tráfego realmente eficazes.

Why Instagram Ads Work So Well

  • Visual-first platform = better engagement
  • Mobile-focused = users are active and ready to act
  • Integrates fully with Meta Ads Manager
  • Great for impulse actions (swipe-ups, clicks, DMs)

Stories vs Feed Ads: What’s the Difference?

FeatureInstagram Feed AdsInstagram Stories Ads
Aspect RatioSquare (1:1) or Portrait (4:5)Fullscreen vertical (9:16)
DurationUp to 60 secondsUp to 15 seconds per card
CTA PlacementBelow the imageSwipe-up or tap at bottom
Best ForBranding, longer copy, carouselsFast offers, urgency, motion

How to Create High-Performing Story Ads

1. Go Fullscreen (9:16)

Use all the screen space. Avoid borders or small images.

2. Add Motion

Even basic animations grab attention. Use:

  • Short videos (6–15s)
  • Moving text
  • Zoom or swipe transitions

3. Keep It Short and Direct

Hook the viewer in the first 2 seconds. Try:

“Want more sales? Watch this.”

4. Add a Clear CTA

Use action words:

  • “Swipe up for 20% off”
  • “Tap to schedule”
  • “Try it now”

💡 Tools: Canva, InShot, CapCut

How to Optimize Feed Ads

1. Focus on Scroll-Stopping Visuals

Use contrast, emotion, or unexpected elements.

2. Use Carousels for Storytelling

Tell a short story over 2–5 slides.

Example:

  • Slide 1: “Struggling to get clients?”
  • Slide 2: “Here’s what worked for me…”
  • Slide 3: “Results after 30 days”

3. Combine Image + Text

Write strong copy above the fold. Include benefits, results, and urgency.

Best Practices for Both Formats

  • Always use native sizes (avoid resizing stories into square ads)
  • Test images vs videos
  • Use retargeting audiences in combination with story views or profile visits
  • Split test different CTAs and formats

Final Thoughts: Show Up Where People Are Watching

Instagram Ads are all about impact in the moment. Whether it’s a well-designed carousel in the Feed or a bold vertical video in Stories, your goal is to capture attention—and move people to act.

Use these tools strategically, and Instagram becomes not just pretty—it becomes profitable.

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