fillersare

Fillersare is a term used in discussions of media production to describe elements whose primary function is to fill time, space, or attention without advancing the main topic or narrative.

It applies across media types, including text, audio, video, and interactive experiences. In writing, fillersare may include tangential sentences or repetitive phrases. In audio or video, they include prolonged pauses, filler words beyond natural speech, or nonessential B-roll. In interfaces, they take the form of placeholders, skeleton screens, or padding that does not enhance usability.

The term is not widely standardized; it arises in online discussions about content quality and search engine optimization, where creators debate whether fillersare degrade readability and engagement or serve pacing and structure. The label is used descriptively to critique or flag segments that could be trimmed or rewritten.

Best practices emphasize minimizing fillersare to improve clarity and value for the audience, while recognizing they can support flow, rhythm, or accessibility when used intentionally.

See also: filler content; padding; placeholder; B-roll; skeleton screen.