Short answer
A quarterly social media audit checks four things: your profiles, your content mix, which posts did best and worst in your own numbers, and how you handle comments and approvals. Finish with a short list of things to stop, start and continue. Keep it to one page so you actually do it.
Why a quarter is the right gap
Check every week and you will chase noise, because one odd post can swing the numbers. Check once a year and problems sit there for months. A quarter gives you enough posts to see a pattern and is short enough to fix things while they still matter.
Set aside one sitting. Use a simple sheet with one row for each post and a few columns: platform, format, topic, date posted and what the numbers showed.
Step one: profiles
- Are the name, handle, bio, link, photo and hours right and the same on every platform?
- Does the link still lead to a page that exists?
- Who has access? Remove former staff, freelancers and agencies that no longer work with you.
- Is any account unused? Either bring it back to life or close it, so old details do not mislead people.
Step two: the content mix
List what you posted and sort it two ways: by format (photo, reel, carousel, text) and by purpose (teach, show, prove, sell). The pattern often surprises people. Maybe every post asks for a sale. Maybe you never showed the people behind the business.
Look for gaps, not perfection. If one purpose is missing, plan a few posts for it next quarter.
Step three: your best and worst posts
Use the numbers each platform gives you for your own account. Pick the strongest few posts and the weakest few, and ask what they share. Compare topic, format, first line, picture and whether a person appears.
- Compare like with like. A reel and a text post are not equal contests.
- Do not over-read small numbers. A few extra likes is not a trend.
- Look at comments and saves, not only likes. They tell you what people found useful.
- Write one sentence about what you learned. If you cannot, move on.
Step four: comments, messages and approvals
- Which comments and messages were left unanswered?
- How long did replies take, and was the tone right?
- How were complaints handled? Was there anything you would now do differently?
- How long did drafts wait for approval, and who was the bottleneck?
- Did any planned post fail to go out, or go out late?
Decide: stop, start, continue
End with three short lists. Stop the things that took effort and gave nothing back. Start one or two small experiments, such as a new format or a new topic. Continue what clearly works. Choose no more than three changes. A short list gets done; a long one gets forgotten.
Where the app helps
AI Marketing Master shows post numbers from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube where those platforms provide them, and it can produce a monthly report as a PDF. It also shows a post as Verified only after reading it back from the platform, which helps you spot posts that were sent but never appeared.
What it does not do
- An audit shows what happened in the past on your own accounts. It does not predict what will work next quarter.
- The app shows no LinkedIn statistics, so use LinkedIn’s own page for those numbers. It also does not cover TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat or Threads.
Questions people ask
How long does an audit take?
For a small business with a few accounts, one focused sitting is usually enough. Prepare your sheet first and the review goes faster.
Do I need a paid tool to do it?
No. Each platform shows numbers for your own account, and a simple sheet is enough to keep notes.
Should I delete my worst posts?
Usually not. Remove a post only if it is wrong, out of date or hurts your image. Low numbers alone are not a reason.
Who should run the audit?
Someone who knows both the business and the accounts. In a small team, the owner and the person who posts can do it together.
What if the numbers are low everywhere?
Look at the basics first: clear profiles, a steady rhythm and posts that help the reader. Change one thing at a time so you can see what made a difference.
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