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Analytics & Insights Intermediate 6 min read

Tracking Performance

Monitor your social media metrics and measure success

Tracking Performance

Understanding your social media performance helps you make data-driven decisions. Learn to track, analyze, and improve your results.

Key Performance Indicators

Reach Metrics

  • Impressions - Total times content displayed
  • Reach - Unique people who saw content
  • Viral Reach - Reach from shares

Engagement Metrics

  • Engagement Rate - Interactions รท Reach
  • Reactions - Likes, loves, etc.
  • Comments - Responses to content
  • Shares - Content shared by users

Growth Metrics

  • Follower Growth - New followers gained
  • Page Likes - Total page followers
  • Unfollows - Lost followers

Viewing Analytics

Page Analytics

  1. Go to Social Pages
  2. Select your page
  3. Click Insights tab

Post Analytics

  1. Find a published post
  2. Click on the post
  3. View individual metrics

Time Periods

Select Range

Choose your analysis period:

  • Today
  • Last 7 days
  • Last 28 days
  • Last 90 days
  • Custom range

Compare Periods

  1. Enable comparison mode
  2. See current vs previous
  3. Identify trends

Understanding Charts

Trend Lines

Read the graphs:

  • Upward trend - Improvement
  • Downward trend - Decline
  • Flat line - Stable/no change

Data Points

Hover over chart points to see:

  • Exact values
  • Date/time
  • Context information

Performance Reports

Automated Reports

Set up regular reports:

  1. Go to Settings > Reports
  2. Choose frequency (weekly/monthly)
  3. Select metrics to include
  4. Add email recipients

Export Data

Download your data:

  • PDF - Formatted report
  • CSV - Raw data for analysis
  • Excel - Spreadsheet format

Benchmarking

Industry Benchmarks

Compare your performance to:

  • Industry averages
  • Similar page sizes
  • Regional comparisons

Historical Comparison

Track your progress:

  • Month over month
  • Quarter over quarter
  • Year over year

Acting on Data

Identify Winners

Find what works:

  • Top performing posts
  • Best posting times
  • Engaging content types

Address Problems

Fix what doesn't work:

  • Low engagement posts
  • Declining reach
  • Audience drop-off

Optimize Strategy

Use insights to:

  • Adjust posting schedule
  • Refine content types
  • Improve targeting

Setting Goals

SMART Goals

Set measurable targets:

  • Specific - Clear metric
  • Measurable - Trackable number
  • Achievable - Realistic target
  • Relevant - Aligned with objectives
  • Time-bound - Deadline set

Track Progress

Monitor goal completion:

  • Weekly check-ins
  • Monthly reviews
  • Quarterly assessments