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2 examples of Followers metrics and KPIs

What are Followers metrics?

Developing an effective Followers metrics can be intimidating, especially when your daily duties demand your attention. To assist you, we've curated a list of examples to inspire your planning process.

Feel free to copy these examples into your favorite application, or leverage Tability to maintain accountability.

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Examples of Followers metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Organic Reach for Social Media

  • 1. Engagement Rate

    The percentage of engagement (likes, comments, shares) relative to the total followers or views

    What good looks like for this metric: 2% to 5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create engaging content
    • Post consistently
    • Use appropriate hashtags
    • Encourage audience interaction
    • Collaborate with influencers
  • 2. Follower Growth Rate

    The percentage increase in followers over a specific time period

    What good looks like for this metric: 1% to 3% monthly

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Run targeted promotions
    • Enhance content quality
    • Engage with audience regularly
    • Utilise trending topics
    • Host giveaways or contests
  • 3. User-Generated Content Volume

    The number of posts created by users about your brand or campaign

    What good looks like for this metric: 500 posts per month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Encourage users to tag your brand
    • Create a unique campaign hashtag
    • Incentivise participation
    • Feature UGC on your profiles
    • Collaborate with loyal customers
  • 4. Reach on Google Maps

    The number of users who find your business through Google Maps searches

    What good looks like for this metric: Increase by 15% in 6 weeks

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ensure accurate business information
    • Encourage customers to leave reviews
    • Use high-quality photos
    • Regularly update your Google My Business profile
    • Improve local SEO
  • 5. Review Sentiment Score

    The overall sentiment of customer reviews, indicating positive or negative feedback

    What good looks like for this metric: 4.0 to 4.5 out of 5

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Promptly address negative feedback
    • Encourage happy customers to leave reviews
    • Ensure quality customer service
    • Monitor review platforms regularly
    • Incorporate feedback into improvements

Metrics for Increasing LinkedIn Followers

  • 1. Follower Growth Rate

    Percentage increase in new followers over a specific period of time

    What good looks like for this metric: 5-10% monthly increase

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Post consistently
    • Engage with followers' content
    • Share industry-relevant news
    • Utilise hashtags effectively
    • Collaborate with influencers
  • 2. Engagement Rate

    Ratio of interactions (likes, comments, shares) to total followers

    What good looks like for this metric: 2-5% per post

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ask questions in posts
    • Respond to comments and messages
    • Use high-quality visuals
    • Run polls or surveys
    • Offer valuable insights
  • 3. Content Reach

    Number of unique users who have seen your posts

    What good looks like for this metric: 5-15% of total followers per post

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Share posts at optimal times
    • Tag relevant people and companies
    • Encourage shares from followers
    • Leverage LinkedIn Stories
    • Use LinkedIn ads
  • 4. Click-Through Rate (CTR)

    Percentage of users who click on links in your posts

    What good looks like for this metric: 0.5-1.5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Craft compelling headlines
    • Use clear calls to action
    • Include short, engaging descriptions
    • Utilise attention-grabbing visuals
    • Test different link placements
  • 5. Profile Views

    Number of users who visit your LinkedIn profile

    What good looks like for this metric: 100-200 views per month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Update profile regularly
    • Use a professional profile picture
    • Optimise headline and summary
    • Request endorsements and recommendations
    • Include relevant keywords

Tracking your Followers metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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