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A fundamental metric is the swipe rate, which reflects how many viewers actually stay to watch the video. A swipe rate below 75% can hinder a video's chances of going viral. If you’re observing view counts below 1,000 but also have a low swipe percentage, this should be a cue for improvement rather than simply a complaint about the algorithm’s decisions.
Engaging Hooks
Moreover, focusing on the hook of your video — the opening moments that grab viewers’ attention — can drastically improve this swipe rate. Successful hooks often invoke emotions, create suspense, disrupt typical scrolling behaviors, or pose intriguing questions to engage viewers right from the start.