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Tracking Engagement

When you share a track or playlist, it helps to know whether anyone is actually listening. Tracking engagement tells you how many people have viewed your share links, downloaded your tracks, and when those interactions happened. This information helps you understand what resonates with your audience and refine your sharing strategy over time.

What Gets Tracked

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Every time someone accesses your share link, Producer Dashboard records the interaction automatically. You do not need to enable anything or run any reports — the system tracks engagement in the background as long as your Dropbox is connected and your share link remains active.

The key metrics you will see are:

  • View count — how many times your share page has been opened
  • Download count — how many times someone has downloaded files from your share
  • Last accessed — when the share was most recently viewed
  • Last downloaded — when someone last downloaded a file

These numbers appear directly on your share management screens, so you can quickly check performance without leaving the app.

Where to Find Engagement Data

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Engagement metrics appear in two places depending on how you are sharing:

Track shares — when you share a single track, view and download counts appear on the share link card in your Tracks grid. Click on a track, then look at the share section to see the numbers.

Playlist shares — when you create a playlist share, engagement data displays on the share management panel. You will see both total views and a breakdown of downloads by individual track if the share has download permissions enabled.

The data updates in real time. If someone downloads a track right now, the count reflects that within seconds.

Understanding View Metrics

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The view count increments every time someone opens your share link. This includes:

  • First-time visitors to your share page
  • Returning visitors who refresh the page
  • Anyone who clicks the link again after closing it

Each view also records the timestamp of last access. This helps you identify whether your shared content is still generating interest or if it has gone quiet since you first shared it.

Understanding Download Metrics

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Download tracking goes a step further by recording not just that someone downloaded a file, but which file and what format they chose. This matters when you offer multiple file types like WAV, MP3, or stems.

When download permissions are enabled for a playlist share, you can see:

  • Total download count — the sum of all downloads across all tracks
  • Per-track breakdown — which specific tracks are getting downloaded most
  • File type preferences — whether people prefer WAV, MP3, or stem packages

This granular data helps you understand which songs your audience is most interested in downloading, and what format they prefer. If stems are being downloaded far more often than full mixes, that tells you something about how people are using your music.

Share Expiration and Tracking

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Share links can be set to expire after a certain number of days, or they can last indefinitely. When a share expires, it no longer accepts new views — anyone who clicks the link will see a message that the share has expired rather than your content.

This affects tracking in a straightforward way:

  • Expired shares stop accumulating views — once a share expires, the view count freezes at its last value
  • Expiration is permanent — you cannot extend an expired share link; you would need to create a new one
  • The expiration date appears on the share card — so you always know how much life is left in a link

If you are sharing music for a limited-time review period (like sending a demo to a label), setting an expiration date makes sense. If you are sharing a portfolio or public showcase, you might prefer a link that never expires.

Connecting Your Dropbox

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Engagement tracking requires Dropbox to be connected because all file serving for share pages relies on Dropbox temporary links. If your Dropbox disconnects or your token expires, share links become inaccessible and engagement tracking pauses.

You will see a warning message if your Dropbox needs reconnection. To fix this, go to Settings and reconnect your Dropbox account. Once reconnected, your share links resume normal operation and tracking continues.

Tips

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  • Check your metrics after sharing — give it a few hours after sending a share link before expecting to see views, as the recipient may not open it immediately

  • Use download data to guide your releases — if certain tracks consistently get more downloads than others, that signal can inform which songs you prioritize for release

  • Set expiration for time-sensitive content — if you are sharing work-in-progress demos, use a short expiration window so old links do not linger with outdated files

  • Watch for expiration dates — before sharing an important link, verify it has enough time left; an expired share reflects poorly when someone tries to access your music

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