Reelytics Blog
Insights and strategies for short-form series creators
Ideal Episode Length by Genre: Data-Backed Benchmarks
Data-backed benchmarks for optimal episode length across romance, thriller, comedy, and supernatural genres. Learn how episode duration affects completion rate, binge rate, and paywall conversion.
Why Viewers Drop Off at Episode 3 (And How to Fix It)
Discover why episode 3 is the most common drop-off point in short-form video series and learn actionable strategies to keep viewers watching past the critical third episode.
Revenue Per Episode: The North Star Metric for Short-Form Studios
Why revenue per episode should be the single most important metric for short-form studios. Learn how to calculate RPE, benchmark it by genre and platform, and use it to drive smarter content investment decisions.
Short-Form Series Analytics: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about tracking, measuring, and optimizing short-form video series performance in 2026. From retention and binge rate to paywall conversion and platform-specific metrics.
What Is a Good Retention Rate for Short-Form Video Series?
Industry benchmarks for short-form video series retention in 2026. Learn what retention rates to aim for, what affects them, and how to improve yours across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and ReelShort.
How to Measure Binge Rate and Episode Drop-Off
Learn how to calculate, track, and interpret binge rate and episode drop-off for short-form video series. Understand why these metrics matter and discover actionable strategies to improve viewer retention.
Short-Form Funnel Metrics: From First View to Paid Subscriber
Map the complete short-form series viewer funnel from discovery through paid subscription. Learn the key metrics at each stage, how to calculate conversion rates, identify bottlenecks, and optimize every step of the journey.
Common Analytics Mistakes Short-Form Creators Make
Avoid the 10 most common analytics mistakes that short-form series creators make. From vanity metrics to missing cohort analysis, learn what to fix and how.