Why Engagement Is a Better KPI Than Follower Count
- Angelina Faustino
- 5 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Numbers always catch our eye... but what actually keeps us connected?
It’s easy to get caught up in follower counts and vanity metrics, but when you really think about it, numbers don’t build community, relationships do.
When cultivating your social media presence, the most important focus should be producing and displaying authentic, genuine connection with the people who are choosing to be in your space.
Listening, responding, & engaging. What truly matters is how your community shows up for you. When we look at an account and see consistent likes, thoughtful comments, and shares, we immediately sense that there is value, trust, and real relationship being built there. Engagement tells a story that follower count never can.
Connection is the real currency
Engagement reflects how much your audience feels seen, heard, and impacted by what you share. It shows that your content resonates, that your message is landing, and that your brand is creating conversation, not just noise.
The beautiful part is that authenticity is not only meaningful, it is also strategic. The algorithm is designed to reward content that sparks real human interaction. The more your posts are engaged with, the more the platform recognizes them as valuable and pushes them out to new audiences.
How to Increase Engagement
🌟 Ask intentional questions that invite conversation, not just double taps
🌟 Respond to comments and messages so your audience feels valued and acknowledged
🌟 Share content that is honest, relatable, and reflective of your true voice
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, social media is meant to be social. It is about people, not just performance. Keep showing up as your true self. Keep giving real human interaction. Keep building relationships over chasing numbers. Because engagement isn’t just a metric, it is proof of connection, trust, and impact.
About the Author
Angelina Faustino is an intern at InTandem Digital while studying Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Event Management at the University of Central Florida. She has experience assisting in event planning, photography, and faith-based organizations. She dreams of pursuing a career in beauty public relations in Miami, the city she grew up in. Proud of her roots, Angelina comes from a rich cultural background of Honduras, Colombia, and Brazil.
InTandem Digital Consulting provides various digital solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Our portfolio includes: Website Design, Social Media Management, Branding Identity and Customer Experience Strategy. Our CX workshops are offered both in-person and virtually.
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