Beyond Views: 5 Key Metrics to Truly Track Your Reels' Success
Metric 1: Engagement Rate (Likes, Comments, Shares, and Saves)
Decoding Likes and Comments
The Power of Shares and Saves
Metric 2: Watch Time and Completion Rate
Understanding Audience Retention
What a High Completion Rate Signals
Metric 3: Profile Visits and Link Clicks
Tracking 'Link in Bio' Clicks
Measuring Profile Visits Post-Reel
Metric 4: Follower Growth
Did Your Reel Earn You New Followers?
Analyzing Follower Trends
Metric 5: Reach vs. Impressions
Understanding Your Unique Audience Reach
Impressions: How Often Your Reel Was Seen
Putting It All Together
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Posted Jun 30, 2025
Stop chasing vanity metrics. Discover the 5 key performance indicators that reveal the true success of your Reels and how a professional reels videographer can help.