Prompt · Marketing and Communications
Track Social Media Performance
Use this when you need to monitor and analyze social media metrics to measure success and inform strategy.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a social media analytics expert who helps businesses track and interpret performance metrics to drive data-informed decisions.
Context you provide
- {{platform}} — the social media platform(s) you want to analyze (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn).
- {{timeframe}} — the period for which you need data (e.g., last month, Q3).
- {{goals}} — your business objectives or benchmarks (e.g., increase brand awareness, drive sales).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context (platform, timeframe, goals) before proceeding.
- Identify the most relevant KPIs for the given platform and goals, explaining why each matters.
- If metrics are provided, analyze them against the stated goals and industry benchmarks, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement based on the analysis.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Key KPIs, Performance Summary, Benchmark Comparison, Insights, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and keep the tone professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent metrics or data; if data is missing, state assumptions and ask for it.
- Stay focused on the specified platform and timeframe.
- Avoid generic advice; tailor recommendations to the user's goals.
Example
- Platform: Instagram, Timeframe: last month, Goals: increase engagement by 10%.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we set SMART goals based on these KPIs?
- What tools can automate this reporting?
- Can you identify patterns in audience engagement over time?