The Best Social Media Metrics To Track
If you’re reading this, you probably already have a social media marketing strategy. Great! If you don’t, read this.
In today’s world, social media is super important. It’s crucial to be where your audience is…which is typically online. So you have a great Facebook profile, a robust Instagram account, and even a fun Twitter page. You’re off to a good start.
But, how do you know if any of your social media marketing efforts are paying off?
I’ve compiled a list of the best social media metrics to track to see the success of your content and the impact your content is having on your audience and customers.
Social Media Metrics to Track
1
Engagement
Engagement consists of clicks, comments, likes, and replies on your social media posts. Platform-specific engagement includes “Saved” posts on Instagram and “Pinned” posts on Pinterest.
2
Reach
Reach refers to how many people see any of your content associated with your profile. The higher your reach, the higher your brand awareness (the extent to which consumers are familiar with your brand).
*If your reach is spot on, but your engagement is lacking, there’s a disconnect. Engagement tells you how interested your followers are in your content. If your content isn’t getting any likes, comments, or shares, it’s time to rethink your content strategy.
3
Followers
Followers are how many people “follow/like” your Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, or other social media pages.
4
Impressions
Where reach refers to how many different people see your content, impressions refer to how many times your content was seen.
5
Video Views
If you post a video, video views simply mean how many times someone viewed your video.
6
Profile Visits
The number of times your page has been viewed/visited.
7
Mentions
The number of times your profile has been mentioned by consumers (on a status update, in a comment, etc.).
8
Tags
Tags happen when someone adds your company’s profile name or hashtag to a post.
9
Shares
How many times your content is shared with someone else’s feed/network. When your content is shared, your business is being introduced to a whole new audience each time.
10
Click-through-Rate
CTR refers to how many people click your ad or content, typically going to your website. If people are clicking, they are interested! If your CTR is low, it’s obvious your content is not resonating with your audience.
Questions?
Data can be overwhelming, but it’s important to pay attention so you can make real changes that impact your business.
However, if you want to focus solely on your business, you can let us handle the nitty-gritty. We’d love to talk to you about your social media marketing strategy and see if we can help you fine-tune it! Get in touch with us today!
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About the author:
Megan Hamlin
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Megan is the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist at Torx. She is responsible for social media marketing, search engine marketing, content marketing, and email marketing. Getting clients qualified leads is her biggest goal. When she isn’t on Facebook or writing a blog, she can be found analyzing data to see how she can improve her digital marketing efforts.