Ben Goessling
@StarTribune Vikings beat guy, KFAN contributor, AV CC/TF coach, husband, dad, sinner saved by grace. https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser
57,403
Followers
494
Following
14,684
Tweets
145.5
Avg Engagement
2,024
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BenGoessling's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-02-26
- Verification:No
- Location:Minneapolis
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:74.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:70.7
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsHis tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement reflects his credibility and relevance within the football community.
74.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
70.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
243,039
Total Likes
229,639
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
15
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
81
75th Percentile
115,659
Top Tweet
2.54
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
42.7%
Original
30.0%
Replies
19.0%
Retweets
8.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.0%
With Media
35.9%
With Links
40.5%
With #Tags
46.2%
With @Mentions
1.7%
With Emojis
162
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.7
Reply/Original Ratio
0.44
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
64.0%
Weekday Posts
36.0%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 617 retweets (19% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,248 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersHis followers are primarily interested in Vikings news and football analysis. They appreciate his in-depth coverage and personal insights into the team's dynamics.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
28
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
91.8%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
20,282,019
Total Potential Reach
28
Median Follower Reach
131
75th Percentile Reach
4.1%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
992
Protected Accounts
9.92% of total
6 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,090,424 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @SinghLions | 1,325,940 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
| @ZachBoychuk | 823,920 | Hockey Player | Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum |
| @ferbelaunzaran | 442,959 | Politician | Philosophy, Politics, Left-wing |
| @nflrums | 230,058 | Sports News | NFL, Rumors, News |
| @burningaries | 123,620 | Musician | Music, Production, Composition |
| @JimMcMahon | 110,008 | Athlete | Football, Concussions, Advocacy |
| @_SgtSlaughter | 103,078 | Wrestler | WWE, Hall of Famer, Champion |
| @fboutsiders | 78,205 | Football Analysts | Football, Advanced stats, Film analysis |
| @The33rdTeamFB | 76,650 | Sports Analysis | Fantasy football, Betting, Game analysis |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,768
Followers With Bio
5,232
Followers Without Bio
47.68%
% With Bio
52.32%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,248 analyzed191,862
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
191,862
Total Retweets
38,372
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @TomBrady: Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ https://t.co/j2s2sezvSS
RT @Dodgers: https://t.co/FloR9dBhZj
RT @BuffaloBills: ❤️💙 https://t.co/yTZzQs0QAp
RT @ColeyHarvey: Just chatted with Damar Hamlin’s family friend @jordonr. Per Jordon and Damar’s family, doctors overnight got promising readings that they had been hoping to see by this morning. Jordon couldn’t go into specifics, but progress appears to be made.
RT @Vikings: We are absolutely devastated to announce legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant has passed away this morning at age 95. We, like all Vikings and NFL fans, are shocked and saddened by this terrible news. https://t.co/z2NNlNAY44
Key Insights & Takeaways
He provides unique perspectives on player interactions and team decisions. He highlights key moments and quotes from Vikings players and officials. He often shares behind-the-scenes insights into the team's operations and strategies.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 57,403
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @BenGoessling reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 57,403 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 145.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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