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Good Plan More Likes:: Audience Growth Rate)
Average Engagement Rate is the number of engagement actions (e.g., likes, shares,
comments) a post receives relative to your total number of followers.
It’s an important metric because higher engagement means your content is resonating
with the audience. To prove that, track the engagement rate of every post. If you have a
high engagement rate, the actual number of likes and shares and comments is
irrelevant.
How to track it:
STEP 1: Add up a post’s total likes, comments, and shares.
STEP 2: Divide by your total number of followers and multiply by 100 to get your
average engagement rate percentage.
Note: The benchmark for this metric is different on every platform.
Facebook and Twitter, for example, typically have lower engagement rates (e.g., 0.5 to
one percent). Instagram, on the other hand, is known for its relatively high engagement
rates (e.g., three to six percent).
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Here are some tips for planning content on specific social media networks:
Twitter - Use Twitter for offering business tips and establishing yourself as an expert.
Since Twitter limits posts to 140 characters, it’s perfect for cycling (and recycling) brief
news updates throughout the day. But you’re not limited to text - try tweeting images to
grab attention, and encourage retweets. Aim for several tweets per day, and afternoon
work breaks or early evening commute times may reach more Twitter users.
Facebook - Keep your Facebook posts brief and entertaining to encourage sharing and
audience engagement. Use images and videos to capture attention and give personality
to your online presence. Facebook is great for reaching a wide audience, but the focus
tends to be more community oriented and less about business insights. It’s generally
recommended to post on Facebook once per day, a few days per week.
LinkedIn - Use LinkedIn to share industry news and build professional relationships.
Sharing articles that are actually helpful and not just promotional matters here, but it’s
still important to include images and videos in your content. Since LinkedIn is geared
toward professionals, posting on weekday mornings or evenings may garner better
results.
Pinterest - Visuals are key on Pinterest. The majority of Pinterest users are women, and
content is often DIY oriented. If this isn’t your audience, or your business messaging
doesn’t translate well into strong visual content, Pinterest may not be the best choice.
Top posting times will typically be on weekends.
Google+ - In your public circle on Google+ you can share business info similar to what you
would share on LinkedIn- think instructional videos and informative blog posts. Aim to
post once per day, a few days per week, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays.
Instagram - Another network for sharing visual content, Instagram is primarily used as a
mobile app, so users may be accessing it many different times throughout the day, but
early mornings may be best for reaching a wide audience. Consider ways to maximize
your visual marketing, such as offering a giveaway that encourages followers to repost
your content.
Once you’ve determined your posting schedule on all networks, be consistent and track
analytics until you know the best times for reaching your target audience.