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Understanding roast scores
What overall scores and pillar grades mean for image and video ads.
Every roast returns an overall score from 0 to 100, derived from weighted pillar grades. Scores below ~60 usually mean the creative needs work before scaling spend; 75+ is strong; 90+ is excellent. Verdicts on video roasts map to the same ranges.
Image ad pillars (10)
- Hook Strength
- Does the first impression stop the scroll and create curiosity?
- Offer Clarity
- Is the deal, price, or value proposition obvious within seconds?
- Social Proof
- Reviews, ratings, testimonials, or trust signals present and credible?
- Visual Strength
- Composition, product visibility, contrast, and production quality.
- Copy & Wording
- Headline and body text — clarity, urgency, and readability.
- Scroll-Stop Power
- Thumb-stop factor: color, motion cues, faces, and pattern interrupt.
- Audience Fit
- Does the creative speak to the stated target audience?
- Creative Psychology
- Emotional triggers, desire, and persuasion mechanics.
- Meta Ad Policy
- Risk of rejection — exaggerated claims, restricted content, landing mismatch.
- Ad Format Fit
- Suitability for the chosen placement (feed vs Stories/Reels).
Video ad pillars (9)
- Hook strength
- First 1–3 seconds — does the opening earn the next second?
- Product clarity
- Can a viewer tell what is being sold and why it matters?
- Offer clarity
- Price, discount, or CTA communicated clearly and early enough.
- Pacing
- Cuts, rhythm, and length — no dead air or rushed payoff.
- Visual quality
- Resolution, lighting, stability, and on-screen product shots.
- Text readability
- On-screen captions and supers legible on mobile.
- Audio & voice
- Voiceover, music, and sound design support the message.
- Trust & conversion
- Proof, credibility, and a clear path to act.
- Platform fit
- Native feel for Reels, Stories, or feed placements.
Not a guarantee
Roast scores estimate creative strength from structure and best practices. They do not predict actual CPA, ROAS, or account-specific performance.
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