How to check Instagram analytics (and apply them to your social strategy)

Instagram's analytics platform provides an overview of account activity for a specified time period, including metrics such as accounts reached and engagement rates. To access Instagram Insights, users must first switch to a business or creator account and then click on the "Insights" option in their profile menu. The main insights page offers two sections: Overview and Content You Shared. The Overview section provides an overview of account activity, while the Content You Shared section shows the content that was shared during the specified time period. Additionally, users can access analytics for specific posts, stories, live videos, and reels by visiting their individual pages. Instagram also offers a social media management tool called Meta Business Suite, which allows users to view Instagram and Facebook metrics side-by-side on desktop or mobile. The suite provides a different set of analytics than Instagram Insights, offering new perspectives on performance. Users can also access Instagram analytics through third-party social media management tools, but the level of depth may vary depending on the app chosen. By analyzing these metrics, users can optimize their content to improve reach and engagement rates.