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Reels editing and retention, no fluff

What to do so more people watch your video to the end: from the hook in the first seconds to reading the retention graph.

  1. Reels hooks: how to hold the first 3 seconds

    What to do in the first seconds of a Reel so people don't swipe away: five types of hook, ready-to-use examples and the openings that lose viewers early.

    6 min read · October 1, 2026

  2. How to increase Reels retention: 7 editing fixes

    Seven editing changes so more people watch your Reel to the end: cutting the intro, shortening pauses, replacing static shots and what to do in each case.

    7 min read · October 1, 2026

  3. Reels retention graph: how to read it and find drop-offs

    Where to find your Reel's retention graph, how to read the curve, what each kind of drop means and how to find the exact line that made people leave.

    6 min read · October 1, 2026

  4. How to edit Reels with AI (and what's still up to you)

    What AI already does when editing Reels (cutting pauses, finding dead spots, flagging a weak hook) and what remains your call. A practical step-by-step.

    6 min read · October 1, 2026

  5. TikTok and YouTube Shorts retention: where to see it, what to fix

    Where to find the retention graph on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, what's different from Reels and how to find the exact second people swipe away.

    6 min read · October 6, 2026