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The Sandman Method

From Data to Viral Content

Discover the phases that transform raw video data into actionable content strategy. A visual guide to mastering short-form video with AI-powered intelligence.

Your Journey

Six Phases to Content Mastery

Follow the path from connecting your first profile to becoming a data-driven content creator.

The Foundation

Connect Your Profiles

Start by submitting your TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts profiles. Our system begins analyzing your videos, building the foundation for personalized insights.

01
Behind the Scenes

Data Processing

We analyze every video - transcripts, captions, engagement metrics, posting patterns. Our AI processes hundreds of data points to understand what makes your content tick.

02
The Conversation

Chat with Your Data

Ask anything about your performance. Which hooks drove the most saves? What topics get shared? Our AI provides grounded answers with specific examples from your content.

03
The Revelation

Discover Patterns

Uncover hidden patterns in your data. See which video lengths perform best, what posting times drive engagement, and which content themes resonate with your audience.

04
The Creation

Generate Ideas

Get AI-generated hooks, scripts, and content ideas based on what's actually working for YOU. No generic advice - every recommendation is grounded in your performance data.

05
The Growth

Execute & Iterate

Create content with confidence, track results, and continuously refine your strategy. Sandman becomes your always-on content strategist, evolving with your channel.

06
Content Strategy

The Anatomy of Viral Video

Every successful short-form video follows these four phases. Master each one to maximize your impact.

01
0-3 seconds

The Hook Phase

The most critical moment. Your hook determines if viewers stay or scroll. We analyze which opening patterns capture attention in your niche.

Insight: Top creators spend 80% of their creative energy on the first 3 seconds.

02
3-30 seconds

The Build Phase

Where you deliver value and build tension. This is where storytelling, demonstrations, or information unfolds. Pacing here determines watch-through rate.

Insight: Videos with clear structure in the build phase see 40% higher completion rates.

03
Final moments

The Payoff Phase

The conclusion that makes viewers save, share, or follow. A strong payoff creates lasting impact and drives the actions that matter for growth.

Insight: Clear calls-to-action in the payoff phase can double your follow rate.

04
Ongoing

The Iteration Phase

Analyzing what worked, doubling down on winners, and testing new variations. This is where data-driven creators separate from the rest.

Insight: Consistent iteration based on data leads to 3x faster growth than guessing.

Why Sandman

Data-Driven Decisions, Not Guesswork

Most creators rely on intuition. The best creators combine intuition with data. Sandman analyzes every aspect of your content performance so you can focus on creating.

  • Analyze hooks that actually stop the scroll
  • Identify topics your audience engages with most
  • Generate scripts based on your winning formulas
  • Track what matters - saves, shares, and follows

What Top Creators Know

73%of viral videos have hooks under 2 seconds
3xhigher engagement with data-backed content ideas
47%of saves come from the first 5 videos types
2.5xfaster growth with consistent iteration

Ready to Transform Your Content Strategy?

Join creators who are using AI-powered insights to grow faster and create smarter.