Of course, the timing of your social media posts is just a starting point: the success of the perfect social media post depends on several factors. One of these factors is, for example, the market in which your organization operates: that's why it's important to know when your target audience is online.
This blog is the starting point for your experiments to determine the best time for your account. Want to get started right away with the best times for your account? The easiest way to schedule your posts at your ideal time is by using Prime Time in Coosto's social media planner.
Based on previous posts, this handy feature calculates which times have yielded the greatest reach. With just one click, you can select the best time to post for each channel. Choose the best time to post for your account, the best time for your industry, or the best time for the platform in general.
Not a Coosto user yet, but curious about the best times per social media platform? We investigated the reach of tens of millions of public posts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, and YouTube using the data in Coosto. The result is an overview of the times and days when generally a lot of reach is generated. A useful starting point for your timing experiment!
What are the best times to post on Instagram?
What are the best times to post on Facebook?
What are the best times to post on LinkedIn?
What are the best times to post on X?
What are the best times to post on YouTube?
What are the best times to post on Pinterest?
How to efficiently post on social media at the best times in 2024?
Best day to post on Instagram
Monday and Wednesday
Peak times for reach on Instagram
As you can see, the numbers for each day are very close. Monday and Wednesday slightly stand out, but other days also generate a lot of reach. Saturday is the worst day to post on Instagram if you want to reach the largest audience possible.
Throughout the week, there are several peak times: Monday and Friday in the early afternoon and Wednesday morning. All within working hours, but as mentioned, the weekend is certainly not inferior to the other times.
Best day to post on Facebook:
Sunday and Monday
Peak times for reach on Facebook
Start your week strong if you want to achieve more reach on Facebook: Sunday and Monday are the best days to post on this channel. And don't underestimate the reach of this platform, as Facebook still belongs to the largest social media channels today, making it an important platform to include in your content strategy.
The peak times also occur on these days: there is a clear peak in the afternoon hours for both Sunday and Monday. If you want to spread your Facebook posts a bit better throughout the week, Thursday morning is a good time for your post.
Do you want to get the most out of your Facebook posts? We already gave the tip in our blog about the Facebook algorithm: both relevance and interaction with your posts play a crucial role in success. So, provide substantive, strong posts that truly appeal to your target audience and provoke likes, comments, and shares.
Best days to post on LinkedIn
Monday to Friday
Peak times for more reach on LinkedIn
The focus on business of LinkedIn is reflected in the numbers: you achieve the most results on weekdays and during office hours. The best hours for a maximum number of impressions are at 10 am and 4 pm. Posting outside office hours significantly yields less: the number of impressions is far from noteworthy during those times.
When we zoom in on peak moments, Monday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday morning are the moments when your posts generate more impressions.
In short, focus on office days and hours if you aim for more reach on LinkedIn!
Best days to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more reach on X
For X, we see a fairly even spread across weekdays, where Monday peaks slightly. Sunday generates the least impressions. When looking at the interaction per hour, we see a clear peak in the afternoon. At 1 pm and 5 pm, the most activity clearly takes place on this platform, resulting in a larger reach.
Conclusion: the beginning of the workweek clearly yields the most results. If you want to take advantage of peak times on X, further zooming in reveals that Monday afternoon at 4 pm is the best time to post. We also see more activity on Tuesday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Best days to post on YouTube
Monday and Thursday
Peak times for views on YouTube
On YouTube, the goal is clear: achieve as many views as possible. Since this platform is number 1 among the most used social media channels, it can definitely be worthwhile to delve into the best times to upload your videos.
Monday and Thursday stand out as the best days. The general peak times occur at 10 am, 12 pm, and 3 pm. If you want to look even more specifically at the best moments, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings by far generate the most views. Thursday afternoon is also a peak moment: between 2 pm and 4 pm, there are many viewers on the video platform.
Best day to post on Pinterest
Tuesday and Sunday
Peak times for more reach on Pinterest
Pinterest is the odd one out when looking at this overview of social media channels. Looking at the number of impressions on this platform, it is lower than on the above-mentioned social media channels.
However, there are a few clear peak moments to discover if you want to achieve more impressions on this platform. Sunday evening and Tuesday morning clearly generate more reach than other days.
The time-bound nature is much less strong on Pinterest, so it won't come down to the minute here. This platform is characterized by the long lifespan of a post: pins are found years after placement. So, don't hold on too tightly to these times!
As mentioned, this overview is ideal as a starting point to further experiment with the best times for your social media accounts. Want to approach this more efficiently? That’s possible! Publish in Coosto allows you to easily schedule and publish from one platform to all your social media channels. Prime Time automatically determines the best times for each channel and your account specifically, using AI technology. This way, you don't have to delve into the data yourself, and you can post with just one click at the best moment.
X is the perfect social media platform for quick updates and news articles. This social media channel is the online spot to create a large reach: if you manage to create a domino effect with your content, then X is the opportunity to make world news. So, on this social media channel, the general advice is to post right away on X.
But not every post on X is as time-bound as just mentioned. Are you aiming for specific results, such as more engagement or conversions? Then you'll find the perfect moments here to achieve those goals. That's why we delved into the numbers and researched the ideal times for maximum results for each of those goals.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more reach on X
For X, we see a gradual decline in reach as the week progresses. Our tip: post at the beginning of the week if you want to create a large reach with your post.
Do you want to post on a different day? Peak times on X occur around lunchtime (1:00 PM) and at the end of the afternoon (5:00 PM).
When we zoom in further, we see that Monday at 4:00 PM is the best time to post. We also see more activity on Tuesday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more engagement on X
The same applies to more engagement on X: post at the beginning of the week. Monday stands out in particular. Additionally, noon is the absolute peak moment during the week, along with 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Best days to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more conversions on X
It's hardly a surprise anymore. Even if you want to maximize the number of conversions, a post on Monday yields the most results.
When we look at the number of clicks per hour, the distribution is fairly even throughout the day, with a slight peak at 9:00 PM.
Are you curious about the best times for other social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn? You'll find them in this overview.
Do you always want to post directly at the best time? With Coosto's Prime Time, you can post with one click at the best moment for your account, your industry, or the platform in general. Based on previous posts, this handy feature calculates which times yield the most results.
My personal motivation to participate in Alpe d’HuZes stems from a strong desire to help combat the disease. I've had this feeling for a long time, and it grew stronger when I started my own business. My first company sponsored good causes from the very beginning, and I was fortunate that the business allowed for it. I believe that when you are in a unique position as an entrepreneur to sponsor good causes, you should do so. Entrepreneurship is not just about starting new ventures, growing revenue, or making a profit; it is also about making connections, development, life, and contributing to society.
From the start, Coosto has sponsored various good causes, but a few years ago, we decided to fully focus on sponsoring cancer research and treatment. This includes supporting organizations like KWF, the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, smaller and sometimes personal initiatives, and we have been proud sponsors of the wonderful Alpe d’HuZes for eight years now.
As the years pass, I'm now 53, I have become increasingly aware of how lucky I am that my family, immediate relatives, and friends are in relatively good health.
I often reflect on the special things in life, such as the fresh scent of an early morning or freshly cut grass, the colorful display of clouds and light during a sunset, peacefully grazing cows in a meadow, or an energizing techno percussion set blasting from the speakers during a car ride. I can enjoy these things without worry, without medical stress, and that feels like pure happiness. I wish this for everyone. All these so-called givens are no longer so obvious when you are ill or when someone you love is sick. These 'trivialities' then suddenly become special moments of happiness.
Of course, this is different for everyone, and everyone experiences it in their own way. But if my company and I can contribute, even if it is just a drop in the ocean, to fighting cancer with the goal of increasing moments of happiness, then that is the best thing there is.
As mentioned, I am an entrepreneur, and from that background, I also wanted to participate and ride up the mountain as an Alpe d’HuZes participant. I love challenges, especially when they are tough.
In 2023, it was time; we participated for the first time, not just as sponsors but also by cycling and running. Being opportunistic, I thought I could just ride up the mountain. After all, it was just over 15 km; I used to cycle that distance to school, it couldn't be that hard. I started training by cycling about 40 km every weekend. With three months to go and extreme weather like snow and frost, I bought an indoor bike trainer to train at home. The advantage of this device was that I could simulate the climb of Alpe d'Huez, and that became my new training goal: climbing Alpe d’Huez as often as possible on the indoor trainer in the attic.
The first time I did it, I was in for a rude wake-up call. I started too fast, and as a result, 30 minutes later, I was completely exhausted and could barely move forward. It was one of my toughest sports experiences ever. I finished the training, but I was utterly wrecked, and the next day I could barely walk due to muscle soreness. That was a serious wake-up call. I realized I had severely underestimated it and that serious work was needed.
I began by reading up on how to train for climbing a mountain by bike. I read training schedules, watched various YouTube videos, and, on the advice of an enthusiastic cycling colleague (thanks for the tip, Stan), listened to the 'Beter Worden' podcast by Laurens ten Dam and gradually adjusted my training. I learned how to train based on wattage, how to adjust my diet, incorporate varied training, and the importance of a good night's sleep. Ultimately, the preparation for 2023 was too short, but I couldn't complain; Team Coosto did fantastic, and it left us wanting more, so we signed up for 2024 immediately.
This time, I planned to start training much earlier, but unexpected business circumstances threw a wrench in the works, and then my mother suddenly passed away. This combination resulted in little training. In the last few months, I have been able to train relatively well. Long rides on weekends of four to five hours, combined with hill training and intervals on the indoor trainer. The result is okay; it could be better, but I am glad I can participate given the circumstances, and I am looking forward to it immensely. It will be an amazing, yet emotional and impactful experience that I will savor to the fullest.
Regarding the sponsorship money, I have decided to personally double the final amount I raise. Hopefully, this will encourage everyone to give generously, but know that every donation is greatly appreciated.
I want to thank everyone in advance for their support, and of course, I will give everything I have on the mountain! 🙂! One last important word:
Don't forget to enjoy life, the little things, the big things, keep things in perspective, and go for it. It's not tomorrow, but now! ❤️
Do you want to contribute to Toine's mission to fight cancer? Donate here!
We spraken met Pleun Eykman, inmiddels 8 jaar werkzaam bij Gemeente Breda. Hier werkt Pleun aan de (door)ontwikkeling van alle online kanalen. Zij werkt aan een succesvolle content- en kanalenstrategie voor de gemeente door middel van online monitoring, data-analyse en contentcreatie. En daar speelt Coosto een belangrijke rol in.
BREDA TOEN ? & ? NU
Ginnekenmarkt in 1933 vs vandaag! Ontdek de eeuwenoude waterpomp en café Boerke Verschuren, voorheen 'De Vrachtwagen'. Deze plek is nog steeds het middelpunt van het Ginneken, vooral tijdens carnaval ?
? Stadsarchief Breda pic.twitter.com/4jj2NJIzLY
— Gemeente Breda (@breda) February 13, 2024
Binnen de gemeente Breda maken meerdere afdelingen gebruik van Coosto. Zo zorgt het klantcontactcentrum (KCC) voor de afhandeling van alle binnenkomende privéberichten, via Whatsapp en de social media kanalen, en is de Newsroom, onderdeel van team Communicatie, verantwoordelijk voor webcare bij openbare reacties, mediamonitoring, het beheer van social media en data-analyses.
Binnen de verschillende afdelingen kunnen collega’s gemakkelijk werk van elkaar overnemen, dankzij de overzichtelijke tool van Coosto. Niet alleen binnen, maar ook tussen verschillende afdelingen van Gemeente Breda gaat de samenwerking een stuk vloeiender door het werken met een content & social media tool.
‘’Coosto zorgt ervoor dat we nauwer en efficiënter samen kunnen werken: tussen het KCC en de Newsroom wordt wekelijks afgestemd wat er in de contentkalender staat voor komende dagen’’, zegt Pleun. ‘’Doordat het KCC weet wat er gecommuniceerd wordt, kunnen ze anticiperen op specifieke vragen rondom bepaalde thema’s en onderwerpen.’’
Een succesvolle contentstrategie begint bij het ophalen van de juiste informatie. Daarin speelt de Newsroom van gemeente Breda de hoofdrol. De Newsroom houdt balans in wat er gecommuniceerd wordt naar buiten via social media. ''We vinden het belangrijk om te kijken wat er in de stad leeft en in te spelen op de behoeften van de inwoners.’’, aldus Pleun.
De Newsroom bewaakt dit vanuit de online kanalen en zorgt ervoor dat de online communicatie luistert naar de mening van inwoners en hier proactief op reageert en inspeelt. De Newsroom zorgt binnen de organisatie voor het in verbinding brengen van de binnen- en buitenwereld. Het doel als gemeente is om impact te maken bij de inwoners met maatschappelijke onderwerpen die belangrijk zijn in het dagelijks leven. Zoals de energietransitie, betaalbaar wonen voor iedereen, maar ook veiligheid en gezondheid.
‘’Coosto vormt de basis van hoe wij als Newsroom werken.’’
De Newsroom bij gemeente Breda maakt hiervoor veel gebruik van Listen, de media monitor van Coosto. ‘’Listen geeft ons goed inzicht in de opinie van onze inwoners.’’, volgens Pleun. ‘’Zo weten we beter wat er bij de inwoners speelt, en hoe dit in verbinding kan worden gebracht met de thema’s en onderwerpen vanuit de gemeente.’’
Met behulp van Listen creëert Pleun zoekopdrachten om te monitoren wat er online gedeeld wordt over de gemeente en vooral door de inwoners van Breda. Maar ook bij belangrijke gebeurtenissen, zoals de verkiezingen of een crisis zoals een grote brand in de stad, is het essentieel om te weten wat er gezegd wordt. Met behulp van Listen maakt Pleun in een handomdraai omgevingsanalyses: ‘’Zo zijn we altijd op de hoogte van wat er online gedeeld wordt en hoe we daar op in moeten haken.’’
‘’Ik ben groot fan van de zoekhulp in Coosto. Daarmee heb ik binnen een handomdraai een zoekopdracht gemaakt om het laatste nieuws en berichten te monitoren.’’
Het contentproces van gemeente Breda begint bij het verzamelen van informatie en inzichten in de behoeften van inwoners, door middel van de media monitor van Coosto. Die inzichten vormen gedeeltelijk de basis voor de social media content. De creatie, verspreiding over de verschillende social media kanalen en de analyse van social media content gebeurt ook allemaal in Coosto.
‘’Wij gebruiken Coosto voor het contentproces van A tot Z. Coosto vormt de basis van onze werkzaamheden binnen de Newsroom van Gemeente Breda.’’
Vervolgens worden alle social media posts in de contentkalender ingepland. Gemeente Breda plant veel vooruit en werkt met vaste thema’s en rubrieken. Aan de hand van de labels in de contentkalender worden alle posts gecategoriseerd. De labels worden daarnaast ingezet om de rubriek aan te duiden, zoals ‘wist-je-datjes’ en weekendtips, en het format van de content, bijvoorbeeld afbeeldingen en video’s.
Veel content staat al op de planning, maar is in afwachting van het juiste moment om naar buiten gebracht te worden. Pleun: ‘’Denk aan het aanvragen van de energiebijdrage. Hier communiceren we natuurlijk niet over op een zonnige dag wanneer iedereen op het terras zit. Dan staat niemands hoofd naar zo’n onderwerp, terwijl het voor veel inwoners wel echt belangrijk is. We zetten dit soort content alvast klaar in de contentkalender, maar wachten het juiste moment af om dit daadwerkelijk te posten.‘’
De resultaten van alle social media content worden nauwkeurig geanalyseerd. Zo bepaalt Pleun of bepaalde rubrieken nog steeds aanslaan bij de inwoners van Breda, en welke social media posts het beste presteren.
‘’Alle keuzes voor content maken we op basis van data, uit de overzichtelijke dashboards van Coosto’’
Labels vormen de basis voor de data-analyse: per label wordt een dashboard gemaakt, om te tracken hoe de content van een bepaald onderwerp of specifieke rubriek presteert. Per kwartaal analyseren we de verschillende labels, zodat we continu op zoek blijven naar verbeteringen aan de hand van data.
‘’Handmatig alle kanalen analyseren is ondenkbaar: met Coosto zet ik binnen een paar minuten een overzichtelijk en betrouwbaar rapport neer.’’
‘’In een paar minuten maak ik een makkelijk overzicht op basis van zoekopdrachten of labels’’, zegt Pleun. ‘’Daarmee breng ik snel in kaart wat wel werkt en wat niet op onze social media kanalen. Zo kijk ik bijvoorbeeld wat het effect is als we een video plaatsen bij een post of juist een afbeelding.’’
Coosto speelt een cruciale rol in het succesvol communiceren en betrekken van de inwoners van Gemeente Breda. Van belangrijke inzichten door omgevingsanalyses, tot het snel kunnen reageren op prangende vragen en proactief communiceren over belangrijke thema’s: de content & social media tool van Coosto is een overzichtelijk, efficiënt en bovenal betrouwbaar platform voor gemeente Breda.
X is the perfect social media platform for quick updates and news articles. This social media channel is the online spot to create a large reach: if you manage to create a domino effect with your content, then X is the opportunity to make world news. So, on this social media channel, the general advice is to post right away on X.
But not every post on X is as time-bound as just mentioned. Are you aiming for specific results, such as more engagement or conversions? Then you'll find the perfect moments here to achieve those goals. That's why we delved into the numbers and researched the ideal times for maximum results for each of those goals.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more reach on X
For X, we see a gradual decline in reach as the week progresses. Our tip: post at the beginning of the week if you want to create a large reach with your post.
Do you want to post on a different day? Peak times on X occur around lunchtime (1:00 PM) and at the end of the afternoon (5:00 PM).
When we zoom in further, we see that Monday at 4:00 PM is the best time to post. We also see more activity on Tuesday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more engagement on X
The same applies to more engagement on X: post at the beginning of the week. Monday stands out in particular. Additionally, noon is the absolute peak moment during the week, along with 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Best days to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more conversions on X
It's hardly a surprise anymore. Even if you want to maximize the number of conversions, a post on Monday yields the most results.
When we look at the number of clicks per hour, the distribution is fairly even throughout the day, with a slight peak at 9:00 PM.
Are you curious about the best times for other social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn? You'll find them in this overview.
Do you always want to post directly at the best time? With Coosto's Prime Time, you can post with one click at the best moment for your account, your industry, or the platform in general. Based on previous posts, this handy feature calculates which times yield the most results.
My personal motivation to participate in Alpe d’HuZes stems from a strong desire to help combat the disease. I've had this feeling for a long time, and it grew stronger when I started my own business. My first company sponsored good causes from the very beginning, and I was fortunate that the business allowed for it. I believe that when you are in a unique position as an entrepreneur to sponsor good causes, you should do so. Entrepreneurship is not just about starting new ventures, growing revenue, or making a profit; it is also about making connections, development, life, and contributing to society.
From the start, Coosto has sponsored various good causes, but a few years ago, we decided to fully focus on sponsoring cancer research and treatment. This includes supporting organizations like KWF, the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, smaller and sometimes personal initiatives, and we have been proud sponsors of the wonderful Alpe d’HuZes for eight years now.
As the years pass, I'm now 53, I have become increasingly aware of how lucky I am that my family, immediate relatives, and friends are in relatively good health.
I often reflect on the special things in life, such as the fresh scent of an early morning or freshly cut grass, the colorful display of clouds and light during a sunset, peacefully grazing cows in a meadow, or an energizing techno percussion set blasting from the speakers during a car ride. I can enjoy these things without worry, without medical stress, and that feels like pure happiness. I wish this for everyone. All these so-called givens are no longer so obvious when you are ill or when someone you love is sick. These 'trivialities' then suddenly become special moments of happiness.
Of course, this is different for everyone, and everyone experiences it in their own way. But if my company and I can contribute, even if it is just a drop in the ocean, to fighting cancer with the goal of increasing moments of happiness, then that is the best thing there is.
As mentioned, I am an entrepreneur, and from that background, I also wanted to participate and ride up the mountain as an Alpe d’HuZes participant. I love challenges, especially when they are tough.
In 2023, it was time; we participated for the first time, not just as sponsors but also by cycling and running. Being opportunistic, I thought I could just ride up the mountain. After all, it was just over 15 km; I used to cycle that distance to school, it couldn't be that hard. I started training by cycling about 40 km every weekend. With three months to go and extreme weather like snow and frost, I bought an indoor bike trainer to train at home. The advantage of this device was that I could simulate the climb of Alpe d'Huez, and that became my new training goal: climbing Alpe d’Huez as often as possible on the indoor trainer in the attic.
The first time I did it, I was in for a rude wake-up call. I started too fast, and as a result, 30 minutes later, I was completely exhausted and could barely move forward. It was one of my toughest sports experiences ever. I finished the training, but I was utterly wrecked, and the next day I could barely walk due to muscle soreness. That was a serious wake-up call. I realized I had severely underestimated it and that serious work was needed.
I began by reading up on how to train for climbing a mountain by bike. I read training schedules, watched various YouTube videos, and, on the advice of an enthusiastic cycling colleague (thanks for the tip, Stan), listened to the 'Beter Worden' podcast by Laurens ten Dam and gradually adjusted my training. I learned how to train based on wattage, how to adjust my diet, incorporate varied training, and the importance of a good night's sleep. Ultimately, the preparation for 2023 was too short, but I couldn't complain; Team Coosto did fantastic, and it left us wanting more, so we signed up for 2024 immediately.
This time, I planned to start training much earlier, but unexpected business circumstances threw a wrench in the works, and then my mother suddenly passed away. This combination resulted in little training. In the last few months, I have been able to train relatively well. Long rides on weekends of four to five hours, combined with hill training and intervals on the indoor trainer. The result is okay; it could be better, but I am glad I can participate given the circumstances, and I am looking forward to it immensely. It will be an amazing, yet emotional and impactful experience that I will savor to the fullest.
Regarding the sponsorship money, I have decided to personally double the final amount I raise. Hopefully, this will encourage everyone to give generously, but know that every donation is greatly appreciated.
I want to thank everyone in advance for their support, and of course, I will give everything I have on the mountain! 🙂! One last important word:
Don't forget to enjoy life, the little things, the big things, keep things in perspective, and go for it. It's not tomorrow, but now! ❤️
Do you want to contribute to Toine's mission to fight cancer? Donate here!
We spraken met Pleun Eykman, inmiddels 8 jaar werkzaam bij Gemeente Breda. Hier werkt Pleun aan de (door)ontwikkeling van alle online kanalen. Zij werkt aan een succesvolle content- en kanalenstrategie voor de gemeente door middel van online monitoring, data-analyse en contentcreatie. En daar speelt Coosto een belangrijke rol in.
BREDA TOEN ? & ? NU
Ginnekenmarkt in 1933 vs vandaag! Ontdek de eeuwenoude waterpomp en café Boerke Verschuren, voorheen 'De Vrachtwagen'. Deze plek is nog steeds het middelpunt van het Ginneken, vooral tijdens carnaval ?
? Stadsarchief Breda pic.twitter.com/4jj2NJIzLY
— Gemeente Breda (@breda) February 13, 2024
Binnen de gemeente Breda maken meerdere afdelingen gebruik van Coosto. Zo zorgt het klantcontactcentrum (KCC) voor de afhandeling van alle binnenkomende privéberichten, via Whatsapp en de social media kanalen, en is de Newsroom, onderdeel van team Communicatie, verantwoordelijk voor webcare bij openbare reacties, mediamonitoring, het beheer van social media en data-analyses.
Binnen de verschillende afdelingen kunnen collega’s gemakkelijk werk van elkaar overnemen, dankzij de overzichtelijke tool van Coosto. Niet alleen binnen, maar ook tussen verschillende afdelingen van Gemeente Breda gaat de samenwerking een stuk vloeiender door het werken met een content & social media tool.
‘’Coosto zorgt ervoor dat we nauwer en efficiënter samen kunnen werken: tussen het KCC en de Newsroom wordt wekelijks afgestemd wat er in de contentkalender staat voor komende dagen’’, zegt Pleun. ‘’Doordat het KCC weet wat er gecommuniceerd wordt, kunnen ze anticiperen op specifieke vragen rondom bepaalde thema’s en onderwerpen.’’
Een succesvolle contentstrategie begint bij het ophalen van de juiste informatie. Daarin speelt de Newsroom van gemeente Breda de hoofdrol. De Newsroom houdt balans in wat er gecommuniceerd wordt naar buiten via social media. ''We vinden het belangrijk om te kijken wat er in de stad leeft en in te spelen op de behoeften van de inwoners.’’, aldus Pleun.
De Newsroom bewaakt dit vanuit de online kanalen en zorgt ervoor dat de online communicatie luistert naar de mening van inwoners en hier proactief op reageert en inspeelt. De Newsroom zorgt binnen de organisatie voor het in verbinding brengen van de binnen- en buitenwereld. Het doel als gemeente is om impact te maken bij de inwoners met maatschappelijke onderwerpen die belangrijk zijn in het dagelijks leven. Zoals de energietransitie, betaalbaar wonen voor iedereen, maar ook veiligheid en gezondheid.
‘’Coosto vormt de basis van hoe wij als Newsroom werken.’’
De Newsroom bij gemeente Breda maakt hiervoor veel gebruik van Listen, de media monitor van Coosto. ‘’Listen geeft ons goed inzicht in de opinie van onze inwoners.’’, volgens Pleun. ‘’Zo weten we beter wat er bij de inwoners speelt, en hoe dit in verbinding kan worden gebracht met de thema’s en onderwerpen vanuit de gemeente.’’
Met behulp van Listen creëert Pleun zoekopdrachten om te monitoren wat er online gedeeld wordt over de gemeente en vooral door de inwoners van Breda. Maar ook bij belangrijke gebeurtenissen, zoals de verkiezingen of een crisis zoals een grote brand in de stad, is het essentieel om te weten wat er gezegd wordt. Met behulp van Listen maakt Pleun in een handomdraai omgevingsanalyses: ‘’Zo zijn we altijd op de hoogte van wat er online gedeeld wordt en hoe we daar op in moeten haken.’’
‘’Ik ben groot fan van de zoekhulp in Coosto. Daarmee heb ik binnen een handomdraai een zoekopdracht gemaakt om het laatste nieuws en berichten te monitoren.’’
Het contentproces van gemeente Breda begint bij het verzamelen van informatie en inzichten in de behoeften van inwoners, door middel van de media monitor van Coosto. Die inzichten vormen gedeeltelijk de basis voor de social media content. De creatie, verspreiding over de verschillende social media kanalen en de analyse van social media content gebeurt ook allemaal in Coosto.
‘’Wij gebruiken Coosto voor het contentproces van A tot Z. Coosto vormt de basis van onze werkzaamheden binnen de Newsroom van Gemeente Breda.’’
Vervolgens worden alle social media posts in de contentkalender ingepland. Gemeente Breda plant veel vooruit en werkt met vaste thema’s en rubrieken. Aan de hand van de labels in de contentkalender worden alle posts gecategoriseerd. De labels worden daarnaast ingezet om de rubriek aan te duiden, zoals ‘wist-je-datjes’ en weekendtips, en het format van de content, bijvoorbeeld afbeeldingen en video’s.
Veel content staat al op de planning, maar is in afwachting van het juiste moment om naar buiten gebracht te worden. Pleun: ‘’Denk aan het aanvragen van de energiebijdrage. Hier communiceren we natuurlijk niet over op een zonnige dag wanneer iedereen op het terras zit. Dan staat niemands hoofd naar zo’n onderwerp, terwijl het voor veel inwoners wel echt belangrijk is. We zetten dit soort content alvast klaar in de contentkalender, maar wachten het juiste moment af om dit daadwerkelijk te posten.‘’
De resultaten van alle social media content worden nauwkeurig geanalyseerd. Zo bepaalt Pleun of bepaalde rubrieken nog steeds aanslaan bij de inwoners van Breda, en welke social media posts het beste presteren.
‘’Alle keuzes voor content maken we op basis van data, uit de overzichtelijke dashboards van Coosto’’
Labels vormen de basis voor de data-analyse: per label wordt een dashboard gemaakt, om te tracken hoe de content van een bepaald onderwerp of specifieke rubriek presteert. Per kwartaal analyseren we de verschillende labels, zodat we continu op zoek blijven naar verbeteringen aan de hand van data.
‘’Handmatig alle kanalen analyseren is ondenkbaar: met Coosto zet ik binnen een paar minuten een overzichtelijk en betrouwbaar rapport neer.’’
‘’In een paar minuten maak ik een makkelijk overzicht op basis van zoekopdrachten of labels’’, zegt Pleun. ‘’Daarmee breng ik snel in kaart wat wel werkt en wat niet op onze social media kanalen. Zo kijk ik bijvoorbeeld wat het effect is als we een video plaatsen bij een post of juist een afbeelding.’’
Coosto speelt een cruciale rol in het succesvol communiceren en betrekken van de inwoners van Gemeente Breda. Van belangrijke inzichten door omgevingsanalyses, tot het snel kunnen reageren op prangende vragen en proactief communiceren over belangrijke thema’s: de content & social media tool van Coosto is een overzichtelijk, efficiënt en bovenal betrouwbaar platform voor gemeente Breda.
X is the perfect social media platform for quick updates and news articles. This social media channel is the online spot to create a large reach: if you manage to create a domino effect with your content, then X is the opportunity to make world news. So, on this social media channel, the general advice is to post right away on X.
But not every post on X is as time-bound as just mentioned. Are you aiming for specific results, such as more engagement or conversions? Then you'll find the perfect moments here to achieve those goals. That's why we delved into the numbers and researched the ideal times for maximum results for each of those goals.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more reach on X
For X, we see a gradual decline in reach as the week progresses. Our tip: post at the beginning of the week if you want to create a large reach with your post.
Do you want to post on a different day? Peak times on X occur around lunchtime (1:00 PM) and at the end of the afternoon (5:00 PM).
When we zoom in further, we see that Monday at 4:00 PM is the best time to post. We also see more activity on Tuesday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Best day to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more engagement on X
The same applies to more engagement on X: post at the beginning of the week. Monday stands out in particular. Additionally, noon is the absolute peak moment during the week, along with 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Best days to post on X
Monday
Peak times for more conversions on X
It's hardly a surprise anymore. Even if you want to maximize the number of conversions, a post on Monday yields the most results.
When we look at the number of clicks per hour, the distribution is fairly even throughout the day, with a slight peak at 9:00 PM.
Are you curious about the best times for other social media channels, such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn? You'll find them in this overview.
Do you always want to post directly at the best time? With Coosto's Prime Time, you can post with one click at the best moment for your account, your industry, or the platform in general. Based on previous posts, this handy feature calculates which times yield the most results.