Bounce Rate
Bounce Rate is the percentage of sessions where a user visits a single page and leaves without interacting with other pages. A bounce indicates the user did not explore further or take action on the site.
Definition
Bounce rate is calculated as single-page sessions divided by total sessions. High bounce rates may indicate poor landing page quality, irrelevant traffic, or mismatched visitor expectations. However, a high bounce rate is not always negative; if the page fully satisfied the user's query, bouncing may be expected behavior.
Different page types have different normal bounce rates. FAQ pages and definitions might have higher bounce rates because users get their answer and leave. Product pages and service pages typically have lower bounce rates. Marketers analyze bounce rate trends to identify pages needing better engagement or clearer calls-to-action.
Why it matters for AI visibility
AI assistants often provide answers directly in their responses. When users click to visit a cited website, they may bounce if the AI response already answered their question. High bounce rates on pages appearing in AI responses may indicate the AI preview satisfied the user. Analyzing this pattern helps teams optimize content for AI citations.
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