Shropshire Star
Breaking news and sport from the Shropshire Star | Email us at [email protected].
101,540
Followers
2,938
Following
141,228
Tweets
3.1
Avg Engagement
669
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @ShropshireStar'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:2009-03-02
- Verification:No
- Location:Shropshire, UK
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:2.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:1.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsOn average, tweets receive 153 likes and 23 retweets, showing moderate engagement. The account's verified status is low, suggesting it may not be an official account but still maintains a credible presence.
2.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
1.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
7,085
Total Likes
3,147
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
3
75th Percentile
571
Top Tweet
0.03
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
98.0%
Original
0.1%
Replies
1.8%
Retweets
0.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.6%
With Media
98.9%
With Links
3.0%
With #Tags
3.9%
With @Mentions
3.5%
With Emojis
142
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.0
Reply/Original Ratio
0.03
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
78.9%
Weekday Posts
21.1%
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 60 retweets (2% 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 10,000 followersThe audience is primarily local residents of Shropshire interested in regional news and sports. The content also attracts followers interested in royal events and public figures.
Below Average
Audience Quality
39.1%
Suspicion Index
64.3%
Low-Quality %
1
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
69.0%
Empty Bio
68.9%
<10 Tweets
4.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
64.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
92.4%
No URL
59.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
16,578,925
Total Potential Reach
1
Median Follower Reach
16
75th Percentile Reach
3.1%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
18.5%
Creators
1,846 accounts
12.7%
Consumers
1,268 accounts
68.9%
Dormant
6,886 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):
21
Verified Followers
0.21% of total
707
Protected Accounts
7.07% of total
2 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 | 14,093,441 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @LibDems | 337,130 | Politics | Politics, Fairness, Promotion |
| @0912_87 | 81,038 | Unknown | Sports, Technology, Travel |
| @NickUndrul | 77,826 | Blogger | Learning, Sharing, Interests |
| @GiveMeSport | 75,132 | Sports News | Football, World Cup, Breaking news |
| @FABSITEUK | 64,818 | Author | Police, Family, Author |
| @MrJodyCraddock | 63,545 | Artist | Football, Art, Social Media |
| @KulikovUNIATF | 62,257 | Public Health | Global Health, Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Development |
| @kenyadirect | 50,283 | Travel Blogger | Travel, Kenya, Safaris |
| @AndreeArchbold | 44,657 | Project Manager | Business, Tennis, Travel |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
3,096
Followers With Bio
6,904
Followers Without Bio
30.96%
% With Bio
69.04%
% 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 analyzed1,723
Combined Engagement
1,224
Total Likes
499
Total Retweets
345
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
The Duchess of Edinburgh flew into Shropshire's specialist orthopaedic hospital to officially open its pioneering, £6 million veterans' centre. https://t.co/ru1xxHoIrH
The Prince of Wales took an unsuspecting customer’s booking on the telephone as he and the Princess of Wales visited an Indian street food restaurant in Birmingham. https://t.co/OI9ddhoXDA
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Big crowd to greet the Queen Consort in Telford this afternoon. https://t.co/caOOs73qLy
Big day for Telford. https://t.co/jHx4udwgQJ
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently shares news about royal visits, which likely drives engagement and interest. Content often includes links to specific events or locations, indicating a focus on local and regional stories. The account's engagement is moderate, suggesting a balance between informative content and audience interaction.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 101,540
- + 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 @ShropshireStar reveals an growing Twitter presence with 101,540 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 3.1 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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