Boston.com
What Boston really cares about right now.
463,484
Followers
2,370
Following
274,423
Tweets
6.9
Avg Engagement
5,007
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BostonDotCom'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: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2008-04-30
- Verification:No
- Location:Boston, MA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.8
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.1
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsEach tweet typically receives around 329 likes and 37 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The content is well-received by followers, especially when it covers significant local events.
5.8
Avg Likes/Tweet
1.1
Avg Retweets/Tweet
18,815
Total Likes
3,466
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
2
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
6
75th Percentile
1,406
Top Tweet
0.01
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
99.9%
Original
0.0%
Replies
0.1%
Retweets
0.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.6%
With Media
99.8%
With Links
5.5%
With #Tags
5.2%
With @Mentions
0.3%
With Emojis
127
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.0
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
82.8%
Weekday Posts
17.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 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 2 retweets (0% 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 3,250 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience is residents of Boston and those interested in local news. The account appeals to a broad demographic interested in community and sports updates.
Average
Audience Quality
34.2%
Suspicion Index
48.9%
Low-Quality %
6
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
56.3%
Empty Bio
50.9%
<10 Tweets
7.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
66.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.0%
No URL
41.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
33,593,854
Total Potential Reach
6
Median Follower Reach
56
75th Percentile Reach
3.5%
>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).
31.9%
Creators
15,950 accounts
17.2%
Consumers
8,607 accounts
50.9%
Dormant
25,443 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):
810
Verified Followers
0.81% of total
11,030
Protected Accounts
11.03% of total
6 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,104,531 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
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| @glennkirschner2 | 718,022 | Legal Analyst | Law, Justice, Politics |
| @garettnelson | 650,428 | Entrepreneur | Travel, Investing, Adventure |
| @MassStatePolice | 550,176 | Law enforcement | Law enforcement, public safety, Massachusetts |
| @RepPressley | 539,874 | Politician | politics, advocacy, representation |
| @FabriLemus7 | 492,153 | Crypto Influencer | Crypto, Content Creation, Investing |
| @CMichaelGibson | 437,718 | Doctor | Medicine, Art, Education |
| @RareCat | 427,432 | Multifaceted | Photography, Writing, Art |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
40,270
Followers With Bio
59,730
Followers Without Bio
40.27%
% With Bio
59.73%
% 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 3,250 analyzed2,846
Combined Engagement
2,614
Total Likes
232
Total Retweets
569
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Martin Richard's brother and friends finish emotional 2023 Boston Marathon https://t.co/JDdol33X0V https://t.co/uP6yWraX8a
Bruins’ Brad Marchand once again voted by NHL colleagues as player they ‘least enjoy playing against’ https://t.co/CtI6LHmzkp https://t.co/0PzT9zLWau
Gov. Maura Healey announces plan to make community college free for Mass. adults https://t.co/4MxOMDqCjo https://t.co/hezu61f03a
A car was stolen in Brookline with a dog inside. Now, Millie is home safe thanks to some MIT students. https://t.co/NYRSspZ4E9 https://t.co/GfdPCChT7X
What’s the shortest distance between two Dunkin’s in Mass.? https://t.co/PQHeddh7JT https://t.co/imH3jzPvhP
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights major local events and tragedies, such as the 2023 Boston Marathon and the Martin Richard story. It covers sports news, particularly related to the Bruins and NHL events. It also reports on policy and government updates, such as the free community college initiative by Gov. Maura Healey.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 463,484
- + 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 @BostonDotCom reveals an growing Twitter presence with 463,484 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 6.9 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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