Okay, let’s talk about something nobody mentions when you buy a template pack. 🎨
Not all templates do the same thing.
A carousel and a story? Totally different tools. Reels are doing something else entirely. Post the wrong type for what you’re going for and it lands flat. Then you’re sitting there thinking ugh, these templates don’t work.
Girl, they work. You just grabbed the wrong one for the job.
So let’s sort it out. Five types, what each one does, and when to reach for it.
Jump to the one you need:
One: Educational Carousels
Your workhorse. The one pulling the most weight in your whole feed.
Think “Facial Plastic Surgery at 20, 30, 40 and Beyond.” Or “Why Fall Is Plastic Surgery Season.”
Multiple slides. One clear idea per slide. An ending that makes someone go oh, I’m definitely saving this.
That’s the magic. Carousels get saved more than anything else you post, and saves do way more for your reach than likes.
Swipe through this one 👇
Two: Reel Templates
Fast, fun, and built to get you in front of people who’ve never heard of you.
“5 Things I’m Doing Now for My 2027 Skin.” “Girl Math.” “Cute Date Idea.”
Some are you talking to camera. Some are just text on screen with trending audio doing the heavy lifting. Both work, I promise.
Here’s one in action (tap to watch on Instagram) 👇
And if the thought of filming yourself makes you want to throw your phone across the room, I got you. Read How to Film Yourself Without Hiring Anyone first. It’s so much easier than you think.
Three: Story Templates
Low pressure, high connection. Honestly? My favorite.
Polls. Question boxes. This-or-that. Something like “This or That: Halloween Edition” takes you thirty seconds and gets dozens of replies.
Nobody expects stories to be perfect. That’s exactly why they’re so good.
Do this one when you want engagement without the whole production of a feed post.
Curious why stories quietly outperform your grid? Read Why Instagram Stories Book More Appointments Than Your Feed. It surprised me too.
Four: Brand Voice Posts
These are the ones that sound like you, not a business account.
Your opinions. Your behind the scenes. Posts like “Sharing My Personal Number” or “We’re Hiring.”
They might feel like the least important thing you post. They’re actually the reason people book.
So let them get to know you.
Do this one when you want people to connect with you, not just your results.
Five: Engagement Boosters
Pure fun. Zero agenda. Just there to get a reaction.
Games, polls, quizzes, trend formats like Rock Paper Scissors.
These are for the weeks your account feels like a ghost town and you need to remind the algorithm you exist. We’ve all been there.
Do this one when things have gone quiet.
Quick Cheat Sheet
| Type | What it does | Grab it when |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Carousel | Gets saves | You want people keeping your content |
| Reel | Reaches new people | You want new eyes on your account |
| Story | Starts conversations | You want replies without the production |
| Brand Voice | Builds trust | You want people connecting with you |
| Engagement Booster | Wakes up your account | Things have gone quiet |
How to Rotate Them
Keep it easy on yourself.
Every week: one educational, one brand voice, one story.
Then toss in a reel when you’re feeling it, and an engagement booster when things feel flat.
That mix covers every job your content needs to do. No more guessing.
Go Find Your Gap
Pull up your last month of posts. Seriously, go look.
Check off what you’ve posted:
☐ Educational carousel
☐ Reel
☐ Story
☐ Brand voice post
☐ Engagement booster
Want examples to work from? Grab our free templates to play around with, or explore the vaults by specialty to see what’s already built for your practice.
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Farah Gooch is a Registered Nurse and founder of The Aesthetic Vault, a content membership built for medical aesthetic professionals. After working in nursing, medical laser sales, and aesthetic social media, she created The Aesthetic Vault to help injectors, estheticians, plastic surgeons, and dermatology practices save time, stay consistent, and market their businesses with confidence.
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