How to Track Follower Growth Across All Networks
Follower growth is one of the most reliable indicators of long-term content health. LinkySend tracks net follower changes across all your accounts, so you can correlate content decisions with audience growth.
Follower Growth chart
In Dashboard → Analytics → Audience, the Follower Growth chart shows daily net followers (new follows minus unfollows) for each connected network. The stacked area chart makes it easy to see your total cross-platform growth at a glance.
Identifying growth spikes
Sudden spikes in the follower growth chart often correspond to viral posts. Click any spike on the chart to see which posts were published on or near that date — this helps you identify your "growth drivers" and replicate successful content.
Setting growth targets
In Dashboard → Analytics → Goals, you can set monthly follower growth targets for each network. LinkySend tracks your progress toward each goal and sends you a progress update email each week.
FAQ
Why did I lose followers after a viral post?
This is common — viral content attracts casual viewers who follow, then unfollow when they realize the content isn't consistently what they expected. The key metric is "net retention" — how many followers who came from a viral post are still following you 30 days later. Check Dashboard → Analytics → Audience → Retention.
Does LinkySend show me who followed or unfollowed?
No. The social networks' APIs only expose aggregate follower counts, not individual follow/unfollow events. LinkySend shows net follower changes, not individual user actions.
Questions about follower analytics? Contact support@linkysend.com.
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