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Post performance metrics explained

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Understanding each metric helps you create better content over time.

Reach vs Impressions

  • Reach — Number of unique accounts that saw your post
  • Impressions — Total number of times your post was shown (one person can have multiple impressions)

Engagement metrics

  • Engagement Rate — (Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves) ÷ Reach × 100. The most important metric.
  • Likes — Total likes/reactions on the post
  • Comments — Total comments received
  • Shares — Number of times the post was shared
  • Saves — Number of times users saved the post (Instagram)
  • Clicks — Link clicks if your post included a URL

Tip: A good engagement rate is 3-6% for Facebook and 4-8% for Instagram. Above 10% is excellent.