How to Interpret User Time Spent and Page Views

Summary: Users’ “productivity” tasks differ from “engagement” tasks, in whether more or less is better for metrics like time on tasks, interactions, and page views. Such KPIs are important, but they must be evaluated relative to users' tasks.

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Kara Pernice is President and CEO of Nielsen Norman Group. She began pioneering UX in the early 1990's, and now uses her vast experience to lead NN/g in its next exciting phase.

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