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3 examples of Social Media Team metrics and KPIs

What are Social Media Team metrics?

Crafting the perfect Social Media Team metrics can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

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Examples of Social Media Team metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Revenue and Instagram Growth

  • 1. Revenue Growth Rate

    Percentage increase in revenue over a specific period, calculated as ((Current Period Revenue - Previous Period Revenue) / Previous Period Revenue) * 100

    What good looks like for this metric: 10-15% annual growth

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Focus on customer acquisition and retention
    • Expand product line or market reach
    • Improve pricing strategies
    • Enhance marketing campaigns
    • Reduce operational costs
  • 2. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

    Average cost to gain a new customer, calculated as total marketing expenses divided by the number of new customers

    What good looks like for this metric: $50-$100 per customer

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise marketing channels
    • Increase conversion rates on digital platforms
    • Apply referral programmes
    • Leverage social media marketing
    • Utilise targeted advertising
  • 3. Instagram Follower Growth Rate

    Rate at which Instagram followers increase, calculated as ((Followers at End of Period - Followers at Start of Period) / Followers at Start of Period) * 100

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

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create engaging content consistently
    • Collaborate with influencers
    • Run Instagram Ads
    • Use appropriate hashtags
    • Engage with followers regularly
  • 4. Average Order Value (AOV)

    Average amount spent each time a customer places an order, calculated as Total Revenue divided by Number of Orders

    What good looks like for this metric: $70-$150 per order

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Upsell and cross-sell products
    • Offer bundles or packages
    • Implement loyalty programmes
    • Provide free shipping on high-value orders
    • Offer limited-time promotions
  • 5. Customer Retention Rate

    Percentage of customers who return after their first purchase, calculated as ((Number of Returning Customers / Total Customers at Start of Period) * 100)

    What good looks like for this metric: 60-70%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Improve customer service
    • Enhance product quality
    • Offer personalised experiences
    • Develop a solid loyalty programme
    • Encourage feedback and act on it

Metrics for Social Media Adverb Marketing

  • 1. Engagement Rate

    Percentage of interactions (likes, comments, shares) a post receives relative to the total audience reached

    What good looks like for this metric: 1% - 5%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Post during peak audience times
    • Utilise engaging call-to-actions
    • Encourage user-generated content
    • Access analytics to determine audience preferences
    • Enhance visual appeal with quality images or videos
  • 2. Reach

    Total number of unique users who have seen your content

    What good looks like for this metric: 10% - 20% of followers

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Collaborate with influencers
    • Use targeted hashtags
    • Deploy social media ads
    • Engage with similar profiles
    • Share content regularly and consistently
  • 3. Click-Through Rate (CTR)

    Percentage of users who click on a link in your post compared to the total users who saw the post

    What good looks like for this metric: 0.5% - 3%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Craft compelling headlines
    • Ensure ad verb positioning is clear
    • Use crisp and engaging thumbnails
    • Incorporate strong call-to-actions
    • Simplify the post to focus on the link
  • 4. Conversion Rate

    Percentage of users who take a desired action, such as signing up or purchasing, after clicking through

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

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Streamline landing page design
    • Add testimonials for credibility
    • Offer introductory discounts
    • Conduct A/B testing on adverbs used
    • Facilitate ease of navigation
  • 5. Social Share of Voice

    Percentage of total social media mentions about your brand relative to your competitors

    What good looks like for this metric: 30% - 50% depending on competition

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Actively monitor social conversations
    • Engage with audience comments
    • Foster community around your brand
    • Address negative feedback promptly
    • Publicize success stories and case studies

Metrics for Podcast Performance

  • 1. Total Downloads

    The total number of times the podcast episodes have been downloaded.

    What good looks like for this metric: 10,000 downloads/month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Promote episodes on social media
    • Collaborate with other podcasters
    • Optimize episode titles and descriptions
    • Encourage listeners to subscribe
    • Engage with your audience
  • 2. Listener Retention Rate

    The percentage of listeners who listen to episodes from start to finish.

    What good looks like for this metric: 60%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Improve audio quality
    • Create engaging and relevant content
    • Use storytelling techniques
    • Release episodes consistently
    • Ask for listener feedback
  • 3. Average Episode Rating

    The average rating given by listeners on platforms like Apple Podcasts.

    What good looks like for this metric: 4.5 stars

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Ask listeners to rate your podcast
    • Respond to listener reviews
    • Ensure high-quality content
    • Regularly update podcast cover art
    • Interview interesting guests
  • 4. Social Media Engagement

    The number of likes, shares, comments, and overall interaction on social media posts related to your podcast.

    What good looks like for this metric: 500 engagements/post

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Create visually appealing posts
    • Use hashtags effectively
    • Engage with your audience's comments
    • Share behind-the-scenes content
    • Host live Q&A sessions
  • 5. Subscriber Growth Rate

    The rate at which new listeners subscribe to your podcast over a specific period.

    What good looks like for this metric: 10% increase/month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Promote your podcast on different platforms
    • Run targeted ads
    • Offer exclusive content for subscribers
    • Collaborate with influencers
    • Create a referral programme

Tracking your Social Media Team metrics

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

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

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

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Planning resources

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