{"id":35627,"date":"2024-08-08T07:31:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T07:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/?p=35627"},"modified":"2024-08-26T18:44:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T18:44:37","slug":"social-media-engagement-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/social-media-engagement-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Engagement Rates: Are Yours Up to Par?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever caught yourself wondering if your social media engagement rates are where they should be? You&#8217;re not alone. In today\u2019s digital landscape, understanding and improving your engagement rates is essential to connect with your audience and stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the world of engagement rates, explore what makes a good engagement rate, why they matter, and how you can improve them. Ready? Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n&lt;div class=&quot;blog-inline-cta-image &quot;light&quot;&quot; &gt;\n  &lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-02-at-4.02.29-PM.png&quot;&gt;\n  &lt;div class=&quot;cta-wrapper&quot;&gt; &lt;p&gt;\n   &quot;See  &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;x-btn ss-light x-btn-global&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;\/signup\/&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;&quot;Try &lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">\n<div class=\"blog-inline-cta-image light\" >\n  <img src=\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-02-at-4.02.29-PM.png>\n  <div class=\"cta-wrapper\"> <p>\n   Analyze your social media engagement rates with Rival IQ.  <\/p><a class=\"x-btn ss-light x-btn-global\" target=\"_blank\" href=\/signup\/ style=\"\">Start your free trial today <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<style>\nbody{overflow:unset;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"nav-toc\">\n<h6>CONTENTS<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#what-is-engagement-rate\"><i class=\"x-icon--circle-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"\uf0a9\"><\/i>What is Engagement Rate?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#why-engagement-rate-matters\"><i class=\"x-icon--circle-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"\uf0a9\"><\/i>Why Engagement Rate Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#what-is-a-good-engagement-rate\">Good Engagement Rate on Social Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#key-strategies-to-improve-engagement-rates\"><i class=\"x-icon--circle-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"\uf0a9\"><\/i>Improving Your Engagement Rates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#brand-spotlights\"><i class=\"x-icon--circle-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"\uf0a9\"><\/i>Brand Spotlight<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-toc__link\" href=\"#why-benchmark-your-engagement-rate\"><i class=\"x-icon--circle-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"\uf0a9\"><\/i>Benchmarking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-engagement-rate\">What is Engagement Rate?<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, what exactly is an engagement rate? It\u2019s a crucial metric that shows how much your audience is interacting with your content. Think of it as a measure of the love your posts are getting.<\/p>\n<p>At Rival IQ, we define engagement as measurable interaction on organic and boosted social media posts, including likes, comments, favorites, retweets, shares, and reactions. The engagement rate is calculated based on all these interactions divided by the total follower count. Here\u2019s the formula to calculate your brand\u2019s Instagram engagement rate:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#E4F3FA; padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;font-style:italic;\"><strong>\n Engagement rate = \n<\/strong>Engagement total \/ total number of followers.<\/div>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-33652 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-700x112.png\" alt=\"visual representation of the social media engagement rate formula\" width=\"700\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-350x56@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-1024x164.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-350x56.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula-1170x188.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/facebook-engagement-rate-formula.png 1397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While there are a few ways to calculate engagement rate, dividing by the number of followers gives a more accurate picture of how your brand\u2019s engagement stacks up against similar brands in your industry\u2014regardless of audience size.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-engagement-rate-matters\">Why Engagement Rate Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Engagement rate isn\u2019t just a fancy term; it\u2019s a critical metric that shows how well your content resonates with your audience. A high engagement rate means your audience loves your content, which can lead to better visibility on social platforms. Conversely, a low engagement rate might signal that it\u2019s time to tweak your content strategy.<\/p>\n<p>When tracked regularly and accurately, engagement rates provide valuable insights into your social media performance. Using these metrics to inform your social strategy\u2014like where to spend your ad budget, what types of content to invest time in creating, and which areas to improve\u2014leads to a more efficient and effective social media presence. Plus, you\u2019ll debunk the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-definitions\/vanity-metric\/#:~:text=A%20vanity%20metric%20is%20an,See%20Metric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vanity metric<\/a>\u201d myth by moving those KPI needles.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-good-engagement-rate\">What is a Good Engagement Rate on Social Media?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered how to calculate engagement rate and why it\u2019s important, let\u2019s dive into what constitutes a good engagement rate on social media. We\u2019ll also spotlight a few industries excelling on each platform, providing actionable insights to boost your engagement rate.<\/p>\n<p>According to our <a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-industry-benchmark-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Social Media Industry Benchmark Report<\/a>, here are the engagement rate benchmarks for each platform:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35629 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-700x394.png\" alt=\"Chart showing the median engagement rate across all industries as per Rival IQ's 2024 social media industry benchmark report\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-350x197@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-1170x658.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-700x394@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/good-engagement-rate-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Engagement rate on Instagram<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median engagement rate on Instagram: 0.43%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median posting frequency on Instagram: 4.2 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/good-engagement-rate-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Engagement rate on TikTok<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median engagement rate on TikTok: 2.63%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median posting frequency on TikTok: 1.92 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/good-engagement-rate-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Engagement rate on Twitter<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median engagement rate on Twitter: 0.029%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median posting frequency on Twitter: 3.31 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/good-engagement-rate-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Engagement rate on Facebook<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median engagement rate on Facebook: 0.063%<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Median posting frequency on Facebook: 4.69 posts per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"key-strategies-to-improve-engagement-rates\">Key Strategies to Improve Your Social Media Engagement Rates<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding and improving engagement rates is crucial for maximizing your social media interactions. Here are key factors and strategies to boost your engagement:<\/p>\n<h3>Content Quality<\/h3>\n<p>High-quality, engaging content is a must for sparking interactions. Focus on using stunning, high-resolution images, sleek graphics, and engaging videos to grab attention. Keep your content aligned with your audience\u2019s interests and needs by staying updated on industry trends and hot topics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-29175 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-700x354.png\" alt=\"Top vs. Bottom posts layout in Rival IQ's social analytics tool sorted by engagement rate by follower. Top posts for Whole Foods include food, while bottom images don't\" width=\"700\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-350x177@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-1536x776.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-100x51.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-350x177.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-1170x591.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-02-at-4.17.53-PM-700x354@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Deliver value with content that\u2019s informative, educational, or entertaining. Content that solves problems or addresses pain points tends to resonate well. Mix up your post types between photos, videos, and status updates to see what your followers engage with most. For example, on Instagram, Reels have proven to be the most engaging post type for most industries, so incorporate those into your content strategy along with static images and carousels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35635 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-700x320.png\" alt=\"Post types panel contains a pie chart depicting your activity by post types and a bar chart that indicates the engagement by post type. Here the Post Types panel summarizes that the most common post type is Photos but the post type that generates the highest engagement is Videos\" width=\"700\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-350x160@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-1536x703.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-100x46.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-350x160.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-1170x536.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-2-700x320@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Audience Relevance<\/h3>\n<p>Tailor your content to match your audience&#8217;s preferences. Understand their demographics, interests, and behaviors through surveys, <a href=\"\/blog\/social-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social listening<\/a>, and analytics tools. Make your content relatable by speaking directly to your audience, using their language, and focusing on topics they care about. Don\u2019t forget to monitor comments and shares to gauge what resonates with your audience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-32867 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-700x309.png\" alt=\"Positive\/negative posts and sentiment drivers for REI in social listening\" width=\"700\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-350x155@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-1536x678.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-100x44.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-350x155.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-1170x517.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-12-at-5.06.40-PM-700x309@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Posting Frequency and Timing<\/h3>\n<p>When and <a href=\"\/blog\/how-often-to-post-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how often you post<\/a> can make a big difference. Avoid overwhelming your audience by posting too often, but don\u2019t let them forget you by posting too infrequently. Use analytics to find your brand\u2019s sweet spot. Post when your audience is most active; this varies by platform and audience, so experiment with different times and track your results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35644 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-700x368.png\" alt=\"Post times panel in Rival IQ includes charts average activity per published hour and day against the aerage engagement rate per published hour and day\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-350x184@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-1536x808.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-100x53.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-350x184.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-1170x615.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-6-700x368@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Track your analytics to determine the optimal posting frequency. Compare your metrics to the average all-industry rates or the engagement rates in your specific industry, whether that\u2019s <a href=\"\/blog\/top-healthy-food-brands-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Foods<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/top-beauty-brands-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beauty<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/blog\/higher-ed-social-media-engagement-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Higher Ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Leveraging Trends and Competition<\/h3>\n<p>Lean into popular hashtags, holidays, and trends to capture engagement. If you\u2019re feeling stuck for fresh content ideas, turn to trending hashtags and holidays to capture engagement. Tap into live benchmarks for your industry to get real-time insights into top-performing posts and trending conversations.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div style=&quot;background:#E4F3FA; padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;font-style:italic;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;\n &quot;Dig \n&lt;\/strong&gt; Explore and compare metrics for a sample set of companies using our Alcohol live benchmarks.&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:768,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div style=\"background:#E4F3FA; padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;font-style:italic;\"><strong>\n Dig deeper: \n<\/strong> Explore and compare metrics for a sample set of companies in your industry using our <a href=\"\/live-benchmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live benchmarks<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Benchmark your engagement rate by comparing it with similar brands in your industry. This helps put your content and engagement rates into more context. Use resources like <a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-benchmarking-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rival IQ\u2019s benchmarking tools<\/a> to create a landscape of competitors in your industry, see which videos generate the most engagement by view or follower, and identify trending topics and hashtags.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35648 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-700x466.png\" alt=\"Hashtag Analytics panel in Rival IQ \" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-350x233@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-100x67.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-350x233.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-1170x779.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-8-700x466@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Analyzing and Adjusting<\/h3>\n<p>Regularly review your analytics to see what types of content perform best. Use these insights to refine your strategy and improve future posts. Consistency and timing are crucial for maintaining high engagement. For more detailed strategies, read our article on<a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-engagement-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> social media engagement strategies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Platform-Specific Strategies<\/h3>\n<p>Each social media platform has its own vibe and user behavior. Tailor your strategy to fit each one. For a channel-by-channel read, check out these guides and get into peak engagement-boosting mode:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to increase engagement on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/instagram-stories-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to increase engagement on Instagram Stories<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/increase-facebook-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to increase engagement on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-increase-engagement-on-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to increase engagement on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-engagement-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to increase engagement on TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n&lt;div class=&quot;blog-inline-cta-image &quot;light&quot;&quot; &gt;\n  &lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/why-benchmark-woman-jumping.png&quot;&gt;\n  &lt;div class=&quot;cta-wrapper&quot;&gt; &lt;p&gt;\n   &quot;Start  &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;x-btn ss-light x-btn-global&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;\/signup\/&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;&quot;Get &lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">\n<div class=\"blog-inline-cta-image light\" >\n  <img src=\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/why-benchmark-woman-jumping.png>\n  <div class=\"cta-wrapper\"> <p>\n   See how you're doing on social media with a free Rival IQ trial.  <\/p><a class=\"x-btn ss-light x-btn-global\" target=\"_blank\" href=\/signup\/ style=\"\">Get started <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"brand-spotlights\">Brand Spotlights: Real-World Examples of Social Media Engagement Success<\/h2>\n<p><b>Duolingo on TikTok<\/b>: Duolingo stands out on TikTok with its humorous and culturally relevant content. By embracing trending topics and adding a playful twist,<a href=\"\/blog\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Duolingo\u2019s TikTok marketing strategy<\/a> has led to impressive engagement rates. For instance, their engagement rate of 21.5% on certain videos is significantly higher than the average for language-learning apps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-34154 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-700x425.png\" alt=\"The TikTok thumbnail has Duo laying on the floor with the caption &quot;if only you knew how bad this suit smells.&quot;\" width=\"700\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-350x213@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-1536x933.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-100x61.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-350x213.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-1170x711.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2.png 1778w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/duolingo-tiktok-marketing-strategy-image2-700x425@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\u00a0In 2023, Duolingo had a TikTok engagement rate of 15.61%, placing them among the top performers in their category. Their ability to stay connected with pop culture and interact authentically with fans makes Duolingo a prime example of effective engagement.<\/p>\n<p><b>Inter Miami on Twitter<\/b>: Inter Miami has made waves on Twitter with its strategic use of engaging content and timely updates. The sports brand has achieved impressive engagement rates by leveraging the popularity of star player signings and providing behind-the-scenes looks. Their approach of mixing highlights, player interactions, and fan-centric content has resonated well with their audience. According to our<a href=\"\/blog\/top-sports-teams-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> top sports teams on social media<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35640 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-700x383.png\" alt=\"Top 10 Pro Sports Teams on Twitter rankings table with Inter Miami in first place with an engagement rate by follower of 1.12% followed by the Los Angeles Angels in second place with an engagement rate of 0.34%\" width=\"700\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-350x191@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-1024x560.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-1536x840.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-100x55.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-350x191.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-1170x640.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-4-700x383@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami boasts an engagement rate of 1.5% on Twitter, which is nearly 4 times higher than the average sports team on the platform.<\/p>\n<p><b>Stanley on Instagram<\/b>: Stanley leveraged social listening and influencer partnerships to pivot their target market successfully. By engaging with influencers and adapting their product lineup to match new audience preferences,<a href=\"\/blog\/stanleys-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Stanley\u2019s marketing strategy<\/a> turned its Quencher Tumbler into a viral sensation. This strategic pivot helped them expand their market reach and significantly increase their engagement rates on social media. In 2023, Stanley achieved a 1.49% engagement rate on Instagram, showcasing the effectiveness of their strategy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35641 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-700x460.png\" alt=\"Grid with details layout in Rival IQ for the Stanley brand showcasing some of their top posts on Instagram sorted by engagement rate by follower\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-350x230@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-1536x1010.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-100x66.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-350x230.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-1170x769.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-5-700x460@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Rare Beauty on Facebook<\/b>: Rare Beauty dominated on Facebook with impressive engagement rates by focusing on authentic, relatable content and leveraging the influence of its founder, Selena Gomez. Their most engaging posts include behind-the-scenes looks, user-generated content, and announcements of new product launches. This strategy has helped them build a strong, engaged community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35135 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-700x485.png\" alt=\"Facebook photo from Rare Beauty featuring Selena Gomez on the Rare Impact Fund Benefit red carpet\" width=\"700\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-350x243@2x.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-1024x710.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-1536x1064.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-100x69.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-350x243.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-1170x811.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM.png 1772w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-21-at-6.17.46\u202fPM-700x485@2x.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to our<a href=\"\/blog\/top-beauty-brands-social-media\/#title-facebook-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> top beauty brands on social media<\/a>, Rare Beauty achieved a 0.92% engagement rate on Facebook, which is more than 3 times higher than the average beauty brand on the platform.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-benchmark-your-engagement-rate\">Why Benchmark Your Engagement Rate?<\/h2>\n<p>Benchmarking engagement rates against your industry standard is vital for understanding your performance on social media. Knowing the baseline of what engagement rates look like in your industry on each platform lets you set a bar to strive for. Plus, the competitive insights of industry tracking give your brand a leg up over the competition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"border-no-caption aligncenter wp-image-35645 size-large-modern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-700x266.png\" alt=\"Instagram Engagement Rate by Follower for a set of Airline brands showing a competitive analysis \" width=\"700\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-700x266.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-1024x389.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-1536x584.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-100x38.png 100w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-350x133.png 350w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-1170x444.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641-768x292.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/social-media-engagement-rate-image-7-e1723102168641.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping it up<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding and optimizing your social media engagement rates is key to a successful social media strategy. Regularly measure and analyze your engagement rates to refine your approach and achieve better results. 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