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6 targeted Facebook KPIs to improve social media ROI

Sprout Social

Add benchmarks, such as current reach, cost per click (CPC) and conversions, to track your progress. Cost per click (CPC) and cost per action (CPA) CPC tells you how much you pay for each click on your Facebook ad, helping you manage your advertising budget. Time-bound: We can increase walk-ins by 15% in six months.

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How to Run Ads on TikTok: A Step-By-Step Guide to TikTok Advertising

Buffer Social

CPC (cost per click) : Cost per click is when you’re charged by the click. Consideration : The Consideration option has four further sub-categories: Traffic, Video Views, Community Interaction, and Branded Mission. oCPM : oCPM is optimized cost per thousand impressions.

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Instagram Ads 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads That Work

Buffer Social

Average Instagram cost per click (CPC) $1.36 Engagement : Choose this option when you want to build a community using Instagram. Bïrch shares up-to-date Facebook advertising costs data from hundreds of millions of spend per month in the U.S. As of February 2025: Metric Cost Average Instagram cost per impression (CPM) $13.66

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Social media marketing: Strategy template and tips for 2025

Hootsuite

Unlike traditional marketing and advertising, social marketing fosters two-way communication between brands and social media users. It’s about engaging with customers on a personal level, building trust, and cultivating a sense of community to nurture long-term loyalty — not just driving immediate sales.

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Social media KPIs every marketer should be tracking

Hootsuite

Cost per click (CPC) CPC is the amount you pay for each individual click on your social media ad. UGC is a strong indicator of brand affinity, trust, and community engagement,” she explains. You want this to be low — it signals the user experience you provided didn’t match expectations.

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13 influencer marketing tools compared: 2025 guide

Hootsuite

You can also be sure they meet each platforms community guidelines and terms of service. Platform native creator marketplaces Source: Meta TikTok and Instagram both offer built-in creator marketplaces. These can help you find the right influencer for your campaign. Creators here must meet follower, post, and view minimums.

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12 Social Media Metrics You Should Be Tracking (And Why)

Buffer Social

It’s one of the key metrics that Hailley Griffis , Head of Communications and Content at Buffer, tracks. “Different communities and social networks will engage differently, but if you are reaching an increased number of people, then you’re doing something right,” says Hailley.

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