⏱️ WHY YOUR REELS DIE IN 3 SECONDS

The algorithm is BRUTAL about completion rate.

If people quit your Reel by second 3 = algorithm kills it.

DATA:
➡️ Reels with 90%+ completion = 3x more reach
➡️ Reels with 50% completion = algorithmic shadowban
➡️ 40% of your total reach happens in FIRST HOUR

HOW TO FIX:

🎯 HOOK (First 3 seconds)
➡️ Start with the value/punchline
➡️ No intro, no "wait for it"
➡️ Make people curious in 3 sec

📼LENGTH
➡️ Ideal: Under 90 seconds
➡️ Why? Higher completion rate
➡️ Shorter = algorithm preference

📌 CALL TO ACTION
➡️ Last 10 seconds = ask for engagement
➡️ Saves, shares, comments all count
➡️ DM ask = best for "sends per reach"

Test: Post 5 Reels with different hooks.

The one with best first-hour engagement = your audience's preference.

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