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Bounce Rate

Quick definition

Bounce rate is the percentage of single-page sessions where a user lands on a page and leaves without interacting further.

Originally a Google Analytics term, bounce rate has become controversial because a quick answer can satisfy intent and still 'bounce'. GA4 replaced it with 'engagement rate' for better signal quality.

Why Bounce Rate matters

Bounce rate is not a direct Google ranking factor. It's a UX and content quality signal that may correlate with poor user satisfaction in some cases.

How Bounce Rate works in practice

Focus on improving the underlying user experience — page speed, content match to intent, internal linking, and clear next steps — rather than chasing the metric itself.

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