Your Complete Daily Marketing System · 20 min

Social Media Monitoring & Inbox Management

How to handle comments, messages, mentions, and reviews across all platforms — without losing hours to the scroll.

Social Media Monitoring & Inbox Management

Every unanswered comment is a missed opportunity. Every unresolved complaint is a reputation risk. This task must be done every morning within the first 30 minutes of your day.

What to Monitor Every Morning

PlatformWhat to checkResponse time target
FacebookComments, Messenger, reviews, mentions< 1 hour
InstagramComments, DMs, story replies, tags< 2 hours
TikTokComments on recent videos< 3 hours
Google BusinessNew reviewsSame day
Email inboxCustomer enquiries< 4 hours

Comment Response Templates (Customize These)

  • Positive review: "Thank you [name]! We're so glad you [specific thing they mentioned]. See you again soon! 🙌"
  • Question: Answer fully, then add a CTA → "Feel free to DM us for more details!"
  • Complaint: "We're really sorry to hear this. Please DM us directly so we can make it right." — never argue publicly

Tool: Use Meta Business Suite

Meta Business Suite (free) aggregates Facebook + Instagram messages and comments in one inbox. For multi-platform management, tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Metricool centralize everything.

The engagement multiplier: Platforms algorithmically reward posts that receive fast, meaningful engagement. Responding to every comment in the first hour after posting can double your organic reach.