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3 examples of Social Media Manager metrics and KPIs

What are Social Media Manager metrics?

Crafting the perfect Social Media Manager 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.

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Examples of Social Media Manager 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 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

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 Social Media Manager 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.

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