POWER, MONEY & THE PUBLIC RECORDResearch edition / Sep 11, 2026
COMMON QUESTION

What counts as real reach for Inner Circle Ledger?

Use when deciding whether a share actually moved the audience.

Updated 2026-09-15 · stable share URL · source-first answer
SHORT ANSWER

Real reach needs evidence: a live post URL, accepted citation, visible reply, measured click, referral record, returning visit, Search Console data, or platform insight. Drafts, copied text, planned posts, private intentions, and deleted comments do not count as traffic.

When to use this link

  • Best after a posting batch or weekly review.
  • Keeps the 10,000-view goal tied to evidence.
  • Works with First-Hour Tracker and Signal Review.
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I publish Inner Circle Ledger. This answer explains what counts as real reach and what stays uncounted until there is live or measured evidence: https://innercircleledger.com/answers/what-counts-as-real-reach-for-inner-circle-ledger/