Social Traffic
Last Updated: 23 January 2023
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Last Updated: 23 January 2023
Social traffic can have an impact on search engine rankings because it can indicate to search engines that a website's content is popular and valuable to users.
When users share links to a website on social media platforms, it can signal to search engines that the website's content is being shared and engaged with by a large number of people. This can:
In your project's settings, navigate to the "Traffic Source" dropdown menu and select "Social". Then, enter the links from your social media profiles or pages into the designated field below.
It's important to note that you should not use links from the main pages of social media platforms, such as https://www.facebook.com. Instead, use links from specific posts, articles, groups, business pages, or other pages on the social media platform in order to accurately track social traffic.
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1. Definition
Social traffic refers to the visitors that come to a website from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
These visitors are directed to a website through links shared on the social media platforms, or by clicking on ads or promoted posts on the platforms. Social traffic can also include visitors who come to a website through referrals from other websites or blogs that have embedded social media share buttons. Social traffic can be an important source of website traffic and can help to increase brand awareness and boost online visibility.