Bounces vs Exits in Web Analytics

Summary: It's important to study why users leave websites. Analytics tools give you two metrics for web pages: exit rate and bounce rate. Understanding the difference between these two numbers is essential for better UX design.

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Aurora Harley’s research and consulting experience includes organizations in a variety of industries, such as ecommerce, travel, healthcare, and B2B (business-to-business). Aurora combines her background in front-end web development and UX design to inform her work, creating effective designs that balance technical, business, and user needs.

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