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# Author: smartmetrics

## [Instagram reach vs views: how to read the numbers](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram-analytics/instagram-reach-vs-views/)

Posted on November 4, 2026 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Understand Instagram reach, views, and viewers. Learn why post reach does not add up and how to compare content without confusing repeats with audience growth.

Categories[Instagram Analytics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram-analytics/)

## [Instagram UTM tracking: measure website traffic in GA4](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram-analytics/instagram-utm-tracking-ga4/)

Posted on November 3, 2026 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Track Instagram website traffic in GA4 with UTM links. Compare bio and Story placements, find campaign reports, and understand why clicks differ from sessions.

Categories[Instagram Analytics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram-analytics/)

## [Instagram follower growth rate: formula and examples](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram-analytics/instagram-follower-growth-rate/)

Posted on November 2, 2026 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Calculate Instagram follower growth rate from starting and ending counts. Use examples and a spreadsheet formula to compare periods and handle a zero base.

Categories[Instagram Analytics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram-analytics/)

## [Instagram analytics report: a monthly template](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram-analytics/instagram-analytics-report-template/)

Posted on November 1, 2026 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Build a monthly Instagram analytics report with a reusable template, clear metric definitions, worked examples, and a practical plan for your next content test.

Categories[Instagram Analytics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram-analytics/)

## [Instagram engagement rate: how to calculate it and compare posts fairly](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram-analytics/instagram-engagement-rate/)

Posted on November 1, 2026 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Calculate Instagram engagement rate by followers or reach. Compare similar posts with consistent inputs and use the results to plan your next content test.

Categories[Instagram Analytics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram-analytics/)

## [Top 7 facts about Instagram Stories Algorithm in 2020](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram/top-7-facts-about-instagram-stories-algorithm-in-2020/)

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

Instagram recently shared some insights as stories in their creators account. We collected Top 7 interesting facts for you.

Categories[Instagram](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram/)

## [Solving “help us confirm that you own this account” issue on Instagram login](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram/solving-help-us-confirm-that-you-own-this-account-issue-on-instagram-login/)

Posted on October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

[![Solving “help us confirm that you own this account” issue on Instagram login](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8008801b72b1cf4750283141f29133b7-e1572184959839.png)](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/instagram/solving-help-us-confirm-that-you-own-this-account-issue-on-instagram-login/)

Sometime some users face strange issue at Instagram login. Instagram says “Help Us Confirm You Own This Account”. We made step by step guide that solves this problem for most users.

Categories[Instagram](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/instagram/)

## [New sorting for Instagram content](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/news/new-sorting-for-instagram-content/)

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

We added some new sorting items on Content tab, this way you can find most effective posts and stories by different metrics.

Categories[Company News](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/news/)

## [Instagram mentions tracking](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/news/instagram-mentions-tracking/)

Posted on February 21, 2019 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

[![Instagram mentions tracking](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mention_reply.png)](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/news/instagram-mentions-tracking/)

Smartmetrics team is happy to introduce you our new feature – “Mentions”. Review of all account mention on one page saves your time, and make analytics easier. These function helps you to track mentions, filter them by type, and reply directly from service page. Mentions tracking works for your accounts and shows you mentions in…

Categories[Company News](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/news/)

## [Instagram monitoring with new Goals feature](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/news/instagram-monitoring-with-new-goals-feature/)

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 by [smartmetrics](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/author/smartmetrics/)

[![Instagram monitoring with new Goals feature](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/board.gif)](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/news/instagram-monitoring-with-new-goals-feature/)

Visualize with goals and track the progress of metrics you are interested in selected time period. Our new feature “Goals” work both for your accounts and accounts set as competitors. This feature will help you to set the desired metric’s value, and plan the nearest activity in account, as well to see the progress and…

Categories[Company News](https://smartmetrics.co/blog/category/news/)

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