How To Analyze Facebook & Instagram Post Insights



1.    Reach vs. Engagement: Look beyond just how many people saw your post (reach) and focus on how many interacted with it (engagement). Likes, comments, shares, and saves all indicate engagement.

2.    Content Performance: Analyze which post types perform best. Did a funny video get more traction than an informative article? This can guide future content creation.

3.    Audience Demographics: Understand who your audience is. Age, location, and interests can help tailor content to resonate better.

4.    Click-Through Rates (CTR): If you include links in your posts, see how many people click through. This measures interest in what you're linking to.

5.    Engagement Over Time: Track how engagement changes over time. Did a post spike in popularity then drop, or does it have consistent engagement?

6.    Hashtag Performance: See which hashtags drive the most reach and engagement. Consider using a mix of popular and niche hashtags.

7.    Brand Mentions: Look for mentions of your brand in comments or replies. This can indicate brand awareness and sentiment.

8.    Paid vs. Organic Reach: If you run social media ads, compare the reach and engagement from paid promotions to organic posts.

9.    Competitor Analysis (Lightly): See what kind of content your competitors are posting and how it performs. This can inspire new ideas without outright copying.

10.Compare Content & Engagement: See what works for them (Competitor)

11.Learn from their (Competitor) Hashtags & Strategies.

12.Identify Engagement Gaps: Areas where you can outperform them (Competitor).

13.Track Trends: Look for patterns or emerging trends in your insights. This can help you adapt your strategy to current interests.

14.Engagement Rate: (Likes, comments, shares / Impressions) x 100%. Aim for industry benchmarks or past performance.

15.Post Type (Photo, Video, etc.): See which format resonates best.

16.Post Length (Caption & Text): Find the sweet spot for engagement.

17.Hashtags: Analyze reach and engagement for different hashtags.

18.Interests: Understand their passions and preferences.

19. Compare Content & Engagement: See what works for them (avoid copying).

20.Campaign Performance: Evaluate success of specific campaigns.