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Instagram Insights Explained (KPIs & Decisions)

Turn reach, saves, shares, and retention into next actions.

What to do

Read metrics according to their definitions and content format. Views, reach and interactions are not interchangeable. Start with the decision, then choose the relevant evidence and period.

Practical example

A tutorial is reviewed for useful viewing and questions; an event announcement is reviewed for visits and registrations.

Check your result

Record current definitions, compare equivalent periods and report unavailable data as unknown.

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