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Content Format Scorecard Template

Compare formats within a platform using the same metric and observation window.

Who this is for & outcomes

  • Cohort
  • Format comparison
  • Interpretation

Blocks

Cohort

Platform: [name]
Audience/account set: [scope]
Period and post age: [dates, age]
Paid content: [excluded or separate]

Format comparison

Format: [native format]
Eligible posts: [count]
Metric: [exact name]
Median per post: [value]
Missing observations: [count]
Typical range: [25th and 75th percentiles]

Interpretation

Observed difference: [result]
Possible confounders: [topic, audience, seasonality]
Next controlled test: [plan]

Fill-in Templates

Snippet

Cohort
Platform: [name]
Audience/account set: [scope]
Period and post age: [dates, age]
Paid content: [excluded or separate]

Tip: Personalize the {placeholders} before publishing.

Snippet

Format comparison
Format: [native format]
Eligible posts: [count]
Metric: [exact name]
Median per post: [value]
Missing observations: [count]
Typical range: [25th and 75th percentiles]

Tip: Personalize the {placeholders} before publishing.

Snippet

Interpretation
Observed difference: [result]
Possible confounders: [topic, audience, seasonality]
Next controlled test: [plan]

Tip: Personalize the {placeholders} before publishing.

Replace the bracketed fields with your own evidence and campaign details.

Examples

  • Compare carousel and single-image saves on the same account. Do not rank a YouTube view against an Instagram save as if they measured the same action.

CTA Bank

Review with your teamPlan the next experiment

FAQs

How do I use this template?
Copy the blocks, replace the bracketed fields with your own evidence, and review the completed brief before publishing.
Are the examples research findings?
No. Examples illustrate how to fill in the template. Use your own measured results or a cited Postly Research report for performance claims.

Common Pitfalls

  • Multiple competing CTAs
  • No visual cover or weak hooks
  • Posts and landing pages do not match