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What is a good engagement rate for an influencer?

A good influencer engagement rate is roughly 1–3% for larger accounts and 3–8%+ for nano- and micro-influencers, who typically engage their audiences far more deeply. Engagement rate (interactions divided by followers or reach) is a better signal of real influence than follower count — and unusually low engagement on a big account flags fake followers.

Engagement rate varies by platform and audience size, but the pattern is consistent: smaller creators post higher rates because their audiences are tighter and more trusting. Treat benchmarks as a filter — what matters is genuine, on-topic engagement (specific comments, not emoji spam), which predicts how well a recommendation will convert.

When vetting creators, low engagement relative to follower count is a red flag for purchased followers; healthy, relevant engagement is a green light. It's one of the first numbers to check before any partnership.

Gigde vets every creator on engagement quality, not just size, so campaign budgets back audiences that actually respond. Request a free growth plan at contact@gigde.com.

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How much does influencer marketing cost? Influencer marketing costs range from under 100 dollars per post for nano-influencers to tens of thousands for macro-creators, with most brands running micro-influencer campaigns at roughly 100 to 1,000 dollars per post. Total cost depends on creator tier, platform, deliverables, and usage rights. Gigde structures campaigns to maximize return at any budget. How do I find the right influencers for my brand? Find the right influencers by matching audience fit, engagement quality, and brand values — not follower count. Define your target customer, then identify creators whose audience mirrors them, check that engagement is genuine and on-topic, and confirm their content style and values align with your brand. Gigde handles this sourcing and vetting as a managed service. Do micro-influencers work better than celebrities? For most brands, yes — micro-influencers often outperform celebrities on commercial metrics. Their smaller, niche audiences trust them like a knowledgeable peer, producing higher engagement and lower cost per acquisition. Celebrities deliver broad awareness, but micro-influencers usually convert better per dollar, which is why Gigde builds campaigns around portfolios of them.

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