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How to measure the success of your comments

Basic guidelines for how to measure your comment activity.

Numbers need context. In order to measure anything effectively, you have to start by understanding what your goals are, and then find the measurements to tell you if you’re achieving them. There’s no single set of metrics that can tell you if a community is healthy – but if you want to identify the right ones for you, here are some good places to start.