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Glossary

Strategist terms

Shared language for hooks, ER, formats, and anatomy.

Hook

The first seconds of a short video designed to stop the scroll — spoken, visual, or on-screen text.

Engagement rate (ER)

(likes + comments + shares + saves) ÷ views when views > 0 and at least one engagement is known. Missing metrics stay empty, never fake zeros.

UGC

User-generated content — native-looking creator-style ads and organic posts.

CTA

Call to action — follow, link in bio, comment, shop, etc.

Format

Structural pattern of the video (tutorial, GRWM, listicle, skit, …).

Anatomy

Structured creative breakdown of a video (hooks, pacing, CTA, products, …).

Fixture

Offline sample data used for local development — not live platform data.