{"id":6117,"date":"2023-05-10T13:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T17:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6117"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:19:31","slug":"social-media-marketing-metrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/marketing\/social-media-marketing-metrics","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Marketing Metrics You Need To Track In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-h05msz eplus-wrapper\">Whether you\u2019re an Instagram influencer, social media professional, or business owner with various social media pages, you&#8217;ll have to look at different kinds of social media marketing metrics if you want to grow your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-luXgko eplus-wrapper\">Of course, not all kinds of social media marketing metrics are relevant. In fact, the majority of us get bogged down by vanity metrics that can really slow our progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-cd7IaS eplus-wrapper\">Social media marketing metrics and social media marketing KPIs will show you the exact data impacting your business. This will allow you to double down on these areas, allowing you to make smarter decisions and achieve a higher social media ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-PIWZEu eplus-wrapper\">So, what are the social media marketing metrics you should be looking at? And how exactly are you supposed to track these key metrics for <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/social-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social media<\/a> marketing? Read on to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-sgbdHW wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-what-are-social-media-marketing-metrics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_social_media_marketing_metrics\"><\/span><strong>What are social media marketing metrics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1347\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-95.png?auto=compress&fm=png\" alt=\"social media marketing metrics on simplified\" class=\"wp-image-10369\" style=\"width:512px;height:221px\" title=\" social media marketing metrics on simplified\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/social-media\/analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simplified<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-hxEmN6 eplus-wrapper\">In a nutshell, <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/social-media-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social media analytics<\/a> can help you track your social media goals. They can, additionally, help you measure the success of campaigns, content, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-gk9Guh eplus-wrapper\">For example, if you want to start a new company and build brand awareness, then your social media goal should be to increase your brand&#8217;s visibility. The most common social media marketing metrics for awareness are<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-280fb0\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">post reach, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">impressions, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">audience growth rate, and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">social share of voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-0T4T4c eplus-wrapper\">Now, tracking each is a different story. You\u2019ll have to follow specific methods to accumulate data. And the backend analytics of the social media platform isn\u2019t likely to track some of these social media marketing KPIs like customer response rate and conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-0T4T4c eplus-wrapper\">However, these analytics can track impressions, content interactions such as likes, comments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/social-media\/calculate-instagram-engagement-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Calculate Your Instagram Engagement Rate For The Best Results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-LP8ssI wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_why_should_you_track_these_key_metrics_for_social_media_marketing\"><\/span><strong>So, why should you track these key metrics for social media marketing? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-LP8ssI eplus-wrapper\">Well, by tracking these metrics, you can determine if your campaigns are working. Also, tracking these data points can help you course-correct if you&#8217;re not hitting your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-EnLYIz eplus-wrapper\">Not only can it help you measure and take charge of a simple campaign but it can also help you make major business decisions like budget allocation. Moreover, tracking social media marketing metrics and social media ROI can help you judge your performance against your competition. Additionally, it can give some insight into competitor metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Simplified&#039;s Social Media Analytics Overview\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BCnuZA-pD2c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-z4Sap3 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-important-social-media-marketing-metrics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_important_social_media_marketing_metrics\"><\/span><strong>What are the most important social media marketing metrics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-PPRRRX wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-1-impressions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Impressions\"><\/span><strong>1. Impressions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-rTPuzc eplus-wrapper\">On social media, impressions refer to how many people have come across your post since it went live. Impressions refer to only people who\u2019ve seen your post. This metric doesn&#8217;t track those who have clicked or interacted with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-4jMMAb eplus-wrapper\">For example, an impression is counted when a person sees your post, whether it&#8217;s on their feed, under a hashtag, or shared by someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-5NTGqO eplus-wrapper\">If used well, it can drastically boost your brand awareness. For example, posting your content when your potential audience is online can get your brand in front of a lot more eyeballs. Overall, this metric is great if you want to build awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-ryz6eZ eplus-wrapper\">So, how to track impressions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-iiSlki eplus-wrapper\">While most backend analytics do give you impression data, you can calculate the impressions percentage by dividing your post reach data by your total number of followers and multiplying that by 100 to give you the post-reach percentage. Of course, this isn\u2019t absolute. Especially as hashtags can place your post in front of users that may not be your followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/what-does-ratio-mean-on-tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TikTok Ratio Explained: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-vkmDK9 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-2-conversions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Conversions\"><\/span><strong>2. Conversions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-O0Wfyk eplus-wrapper\">Conversions can be anything depending on the goal. It doesn\u2019t have to be purchasing a product per se. It can even be as simple as signing up for a newsletter. However, it\u2019s quite an important factor to a business as it could potentially mean more revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-Cf85q1 eplus-wrapper\">Conversions are typically synonymous with content. After all, content is what convinces your target audience to take the conversion-oriented action. So, improving the quantity and quality of the content could result in a higher conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-rtYKrs eplus-wrapper\">But how do you track conversions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-NQcjnv eplus-wrapper\">You can track conversions using a UTM link or Urchin Tracking Module. A UTM is essentially a simple code that can be attached to a URL and can then track all the clicks. You can track this using Google Analytics. Once you have the clicks data, you can figure out the conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-BuVPQC eplus-wrapper\">All you need to do is divide the conversions by total clicks and multiply that by 100 to get the conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-uhrDLO wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-3-engagement-likes-comments-amp-shares\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Engagement_Likes_comments_shares\"><\/span><strong>3. Engagement: Likes, comments &amp; shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-n4vlkD eplus-wrapper\">Engagement is quite different from direct sales-oriented metrics like conversions and awareness. Engagement metrics are a precursor to a trustworthy brand as it\u2019s essentially people interacting directly with your brand via likes and comments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-93.png?auto=compress&fm=png\" alt=\"Instagram Profile\" class=\"wp-image-10367\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" title=\"instagram profile\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/WUmb_eBrpjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-GJGUvc eplus-wrapper\">More likes and comments can help create a snowball effect which can result in a lot more views. Additionally, the social media algorithm may reward you by placing your content in front of more eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-uTQCW7 eplus-wrapper\">Sharing, on the other hand, is an impactful action taken by your audience to share your content with their followers. If used right, your audience can do the marketing for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-6QFz3g eplus-wrapper\">And if you purely want more interactions on a campaign, you can stick to improving likes and comments. So, how do you track engagement metrics?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-axgUpL eplus-wrapper\">Fortunately, tracking these metrics is easy as the backend analytics of the platform does the job for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-7A4pub wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-4-response-rate-amp-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Response_Rate_Time\"><\/span><strong>4. Response Rate &amp; Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-cQ1Xup eplus-wrapper\">Sometimes it is more about the customer and their experience with your brand. If you want repeat customers or referrals, then you&#8217;ll have to focus on improving customer-centric metrics like response time and rate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-94.png?auto=compress&fm=png\" alt=\"instagram \" class=\"wp-image-10368\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" title=\"instagram \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/-UsJoNxLaNo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-XcGsiI eplus-wrapper\">Response rate and time refer to the business&#8217;s own performance of responding to queries or any relevant communication. After all, the more seamless this transaction, the better it is for the customer\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-w8ns9D eplus-wrapper\">So, how to track the response rate and time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-feYcf7 eplus-wrapper\">To calculate the response rate all you have to do is divide the number of your business responses by the number of people who&#8217;ve asked you questions or engaged with your brand and all you need to do is multiply that number by 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-1sZRWR eplus-wrapper\">If it\u2019s a single social media account, you get to see when the comment or a message was posted. You simply subtract that from the response time to get the duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Bonus: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/marketing\/facebook-stories-for-business-dimensions-hacks-metrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Stories for Business: Dimensions, Hacks, and Metrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-hZcoAA wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-track-10-social-media-marketing-metrics-with-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_10_Social_Media_Marketing_Metrics_with_Simplified\"><\/span><strong>Track 10+ Social Media Marketing Metrics <\/strong>with Simplified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1036\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-92.png?auto=compress&fm=png\" alt=\"simplified\" class=\"wp-image-10366\" style=\"width:512px;height:265px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/social-media\/analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simplified<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-2wkO6R eplus-wrapper\">Although there are a ton of metrics out there, we\u2019ve chosen the most essential social media marketing metrics for budding businesses and major enterprises. Tracking all metrics listed above and more with Simplified. It&#8217;s analytics feature within the content calendar is the tool that&#8217;ll help you better understand your social media progress. With this <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI tools<\/a>, get access to metrics for all your social channels such as &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c87c17\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Clicks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-3ecc9f\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Engagements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Impressions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Likes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Shares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-2wkO6R eplus-wrapper\">Simplified AI is the first <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI design<\/a> platform built by people who want to make marketing accessible and easy.<strong> <\/strong>Create your monthly content calendar in 5 minutes. What&#8217;s more? You can write blogs, <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-ads-generator\/facebook-ads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook ads<\/a>, website copy and more in seconds! Simplified does all the heavy lifting and gives you all the tools you need for success. Track which posts are performing well and what content is getting the most engagement with Simplified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-4ba4460 stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"4ba4460\"><style>.stk-4ba4460 {background-image:url(https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/light-bg.png?auto=format&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1) !important;border-radius:32px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;border-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container:before{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-4ba4460-column stk-container stk-4ba4460-container\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ba4460-inner-blocks\"><h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2ce6e3\" id=\"h-take-your-social-media-game-to-next-level-start-tracking-essential-metrics-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Your_Social_Media_Game_to_Next_level%E2%80%93_Start_Tracking_Essential_Metrics_Today\"><\/span><strong>Take Your Social Media Game to Next level<\/strong>&#8211; Start Tracking Essential Metrics Today!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-1687486\" data-block-id=\"1687486\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-949752d\" data-block-id=\"949752d\"><style>.stk-949752d .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-top-left-radius:8px !important;border-top-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:8px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-949752d .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:before{box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#000000 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button__inner-text{color:#000000 !important;font-weight:bold !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/ai-social-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get Started For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What are social media marketing metrics?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"In a nutshell, social media analytics can help you track your social media goals. 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