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Martin Fowler·Sep 9·5 min read
Social Media Engagement: summer 2026
TL;DR
Social media engagement analysis reveals LinkedIn as the top platform for article announcements, based on retweets, likes, and replies. This insight helps prioritize where to focus social media efforts.
✦ Why It Matters
Focus your social media announcements on LinkedIn to maximize engagement and reach.
Key Takeaways
- Analyze engagement metrics to determine platform effectiveness.
- Use visualizations like box plots for clearer data insights.
- Prioritize LinkedIn for article announcements based on engagement.
- Consider audience interaction when planning social media strategies.
Full Summary
To promote new articles on martinfowler.com, announcements are shared across four social media platforms: LinkedIn, X, Fediverse (Mastodon), and Bluesky. Engagement metrics such as retweets, likes, and replies are analyzed to assess the effectiveness of each platform.
A combination of strip charts and box plots is used to visualize the data, providing a clear ranking of engagement levels. The analysis shows that LinkedIn leads in engagement, particularly in retweets, which indicate a strong recommendation from followers.
By focusing on these metrics, the author can better understand which platforms yield the most significant audience interaction and adjust their social media strategy accordingly.