Example report
What the algorithm liked
76% retention at 30 seconds
Well above your channel average of 61%. The stronger opening likely came from reaching the core premise much faster than usual.
Try next: Cut most setup entirely and establish the core premise within the first 10 seconds.
48% of viewers made it to the end
Above your channel average of 39%. End screen CTR also increased to 1.1%, a strong signal for session continuation.
Try next: Add a verbal tease for the next video around the final 30 seconds.
What the algorithm did NOT like
Sharp drop around 2:14
The 35-second backstory cutaway likely slowed the main narrative. Viewers seemed ready to move on faster.
Try next: Keep future context-setting cutaways under 10 seconds.
New viewers did not stay as long
Returning viewers averaged 12:18 view duration while new viewers averaged 8:23, limiting broader recommendation expansion.
Try next: Make the premise clear in the first 15 seconds without relying on prior channel context.
Subscriber conversion lagged
Watch time was strong, but new viewers were not given a clear enough reason to commit to the channel.
Try next: Place a sub-7-second CTA near the midpoint, right after a strong payoff moment.