Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Week 5 Part B—Learning about FaceBook Data Collecting

Post reach and post engagement are both key factors in how businesses connect with their audience on Facebook. Post reach measures how many people see a post in their feed, which is important for brand awareness. If a business has low reach, its content isn’t being seen by many people, making it harder to attract customers. Post engagement, on the other hand, tracks how people interact with a post through likes, comments, and shares. Engagement matters because it shows that the content is meaningful to the audience. A post could have high reach but low engagement, meanning people see it but don’t find it interesting enough to respond. High engagement helps businesses build relationships and increase customer loyalty.

From post reach, businesses can learn if their content is actually getting visibility. If reach is low, they may need to adjust their strategy by changing posting times, using better hashtags or investing in ads. Engagement provides insight into what type of content works best. If certain posts gets more reactions than others, the business can focus on creating similar content. Understanding engagement also helps businesses connect better with their audience by learning what topics and formats resonate the most.

Facebook Insights is a powerful tool that can helps businesses make smarter marketing decisions. It also allows them to see when their audience is most active so they can post at the best times for engagement. It also helps businesses understand which types of content perform well, so they can refine their marketing strategy. Insights track customer interactions, like comments and messages, which helps businesses improve their customer service and responsiveness.  

The changes in privacy and data colection on Facebook have both positives and negatives. On the positive side, users now have more control over their personal data, which makes social media feel less intrusive. They can adjust privacy settings and limit how much information is shared. However, on the negative side, businesses face more challenges in reaching their ideal audience because targeted ads are less precise. This can lead to increased advertising costs and less effective marketing.

 Facebook pages I commented on: Lomi Bake,  LOVE,April, Punto Verde, Cozy Cat Café & Bookstore.


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