{"id":11360,"date":"2021-07-06T17:11:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelpayouts.com\/en\/?p=11360"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:10:37","slug":"marketers-guide-to-instagram-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/marketers-guide-to-instagram-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketer\u2019s Guide to Instagram Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to View Instagram Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram Insights is a built-in analytics tool that provides a wide range of metrics that can help measure performance and adjust campaigns. The tool is only available to business accounts, but you can easily switch your profile to a business account within a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tap in the upper righthand corner and select \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Click \u201cAccount\u201d and then \u201cSwitch to Professional Account\u201d.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Choose a \u201cBusiness\u201d account and connect it to your Facebook page if you wish. There is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/instagram-creator-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creator account option<\/a> available for influencers, public figures, artists, and more.<\/li><li>How to see Instagram Insights? Once your account is converted, you\u2019ll be able to see the \u201cInsights\u201d tab on your profile.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7ab3e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1619-min.png 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that Instagram Insights is only available on mobile devices, so if you want to run analytics on your desktop, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/free-social-media-management-tools\/\">free social media management and analytics tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instagram Insights Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Instagram Insights dashboard breaks down your performance into four main sections: Recent Insights, Overview, Audience, and Content. However, you can also see Instagram data analytics for particular posts, Stories, and IGTV videos. Insights shows analytics for the last 7 or 30 days, not including today\u2019s date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7ae7b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1620-min.png 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All sections have definitions and details for metrics. To see them, click the \u201ci\u201d button in the upper righthand corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cRecent Highlights\u201d section presents increases in your account performance for the selected time period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section summarizes your account\u2019s reach for the last 7 or 30 days and breaks it down into two categories: \u201cAccounts Reached\u201d and \u201cContent Interactions\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Accounts Reached<\/strong> section displays the following metrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The number of unique accounts that saw your posts<\/li><li>Impressions &#8211; total views of your posts, Stories, or IGTV videos (including those by the same accounts)<\/li><li>Account Activity &#8211; the number of actions that have taken place on your account, such as Profile Visits, Website Taps, Get Direction Taps, Call Button Taps, Email Button Taps, and Text Button Taps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7b22a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-473x1024.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-768x1663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-709x1536.jpg 709w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621-946x2048.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1621.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content Interactions <\/strong>are broken down into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Post Interactions &#8211; likes, comments, saves, and shares of your posts<\/li><li>Story Interactions &#8211; replies and shares of your Stories<\/li><li>IGTV Video Interactions &#8211; likes, comments, saves, and shares of your IGTV videos<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7b540&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1622.png 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram audience analytics display the total number of followers of your account as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Top Locations &#8211; geolocation of your followers<\/li><li>Age Range &#8211; the age distribution of your followers<\/li><li>Gender &#8211; the gender distribution<\/li><li>Most Active Times &#8211; average times your followers were on Instagram in the selected time period (broken down by hours and days)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7b97f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"753\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/audience-insights-travelpayouts.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/audience-insights-travelpayouts.png 705w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/audience-insights-travelpayouts-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section displays the number of posts, Stories, IGTV videos, and promotions in the last 7 to 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7bca1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-768x1663.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624-946x2048.png 946w, https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1624.png 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instagram Post Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the metrics above, you can also find Insights for any specific post you\u2019ve shared. If you are wondering how to see your Instagram post Insights, just tap on the post and you\u2019ll discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The number of likes, comments, shares, and saves<\/li><li>Interactions &#8211; actions users have taken regarding your post<\/li><li>Discovery &#8211; the number of users who have seen your content and where they found it<\/li><li>Promotion &#8211; more Instagram post analytics for promoted posts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7c08d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"733\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instagram Stories Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check Insights for your Stories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tap your profile picture to open the current Story and swipe up to see Insights<\/li><li>To check analytics on a past Story, go to the Insight dashboard and tap the Story in the \u201cContent You Shared\u201d section<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7c3e3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Igtv Video Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For IGTV videos, Instagram Insights shows the number of views, likes, comments, the average percentage watched, and other metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1578d7c6f1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1630-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpayouts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/img_1630-473x1024.png 473w, 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There\u2019s little point in tracking all of them, so start by defining your campaign goal and turning your focus to corresponding figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Brand Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re aiming to get your name out there and establish trust with your audience, you may want to focus on building brand recognition. In this case, address the following indicators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Follower Count<\/strong>. Growth in the number of subscribers is indicative of your brand resonating with the audience, and you can boost the numbers by creating ads, networking with other brands or running contests and giveaways. Our free guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/travelpayouts.com\/blog\/how-to-get-free-instagram-followers\/\">how to get free Instagram subscribers<\/a> can help you move the needle.<\/li><li><strong>Impressions. <\/strong>If your content is generating more and more impressions on your account and posts, this proves the efficiency of your strategy.<\/li><li><strong>Reach. <\/strong>In addition to impressions, you should also track views from unique accounts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generate Leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generating leads is what most marketers look forward to in order to measure your success. Be sure to track the following figures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Site Clicks<\/strong>. If you\u2019re sharing a link to your site in your profile bio, posts, or Stories, check the number of clicks. This will help you understand if your efforts are paying off.<\/li><li><strong>Email Clicks<\/strong>. An increase in the number of email clicks forecasts upcoming conversions. If your company takes calls, make sure to track call clicks as well.<\/li><li><strong>Most Active Times<\/strong>. Understanding when your followers are online and most engaged can help you better target them and improve performance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow a Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common marketing objective on Instagram is building a community. When doing so, you need to monitor the overall level of engagement and pay attention to the following indicators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Comments<\/strong>. The more comments your content receives, the more captivating and relevant it is. Also, be sure to seize the opportunity to respond to and engage in conversations with your audience.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Replies to Your Stories<\/strong>. This is another indicator of your followers\u2019 interest in the content you\u2019re sharing. You can enhance this by adding polls, questions, quizzes, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Engagement<\/strong>. Community growth is unthinkable without tracking the engagement of your posts, Stories, ads, and videos.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Improve Your Marketing With Instagram Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insights from Instagram can serve as a great opportunity to see the strengths and weaknesses of your brand\u2019s strategy to improve it accordingly. Here are a few ideas on how you can use Insights to achieve better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Posting Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no single best moment to share content on Instagram, Insights can help you discover days and hours when your audience is most active on the platform. 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