Reels / Stories
Lead with a recognisable moment, integrate the brand and review the full interface overlay.
What makes a video work? A clear look at the creative best practices behind your scorecard.
The same creative checks, with emphasis that changes to match your objective.
General creative review when no single outcome dominates.
These percentages are rubric weights, not video results. The score reflects creative quality — it does not predict views, clicks or sales.
From the opening frame to the final next step.
Absent, harmful or unusable against the criterion.
Weak execution.
Functional execution.
Strong execution.
Excellent observable execution.
Format, sound and storytelling should fit where your video appears. There is no universal ideal length or safe zone.
Reels / Stories
Lead with a recognisable moment, integrate the brand and review the full interface overlay.
Reels / Stories
Retain Reels-native composition. Check the actual Facebook preview separately from Instagram.
Feed
Use close framing, clear hierarchy and enough time to read. Inspect feed rendering rather than blindly reusing Reels.
Feed video
Use conversation-led context and clear brand meaning. Score the actual version under the universal rubric.
In-feed / Spark video
Use a relevant hook, tangible proposition and natural delivery. Official guidance places proposition in first 3s and hook within first 6s.
Shorts
Relatable, casual and entertaining execution can fit the feed. Keep the brand and message connected to the story.
Skippable in-stream
Earn attention and establish brand/value before viewers can skip. Build the whole story around the objective.
In-feed / organic long-form
Assess the title/thumbnail and opening together. Deliver the value viewers chose to watch, with a clear brand role.
Feed / Audience Network video
Use clear professional relevance, credible expertise and human experience. B2B does not require an emotionless tone.
Single video / Story / Sponsored Snap
Show the product or service and hero message immediately. Use clear, conversational linear storytelling.
Commercials
Respect the non-skippable context with an entertaining, useful message and immediate identity.
Standard-width video
Make the product and useful outcome tangible. Provide an inspiring or practical reason to save or visit.
Max-width / premium video
Use a clear visual idea and deliberate branding; assess the larger canvas separately.
In-feed video
Be clear that you are a brand, use conversational language and respect community context. Test early/final brand cues.
Timeline video
Use early movement, concise copy and an identifiable brand. Relevant conversation context can strengthen the idea.
Vertical video
Use a deliberate vertical story and check the exact CTA and interface treatment.
Research snapshot: 2026-10-21. Platform formats change; inspect the current placement preview.
The definitions and research that keep every review consistent.