Whats a good Bounce rate?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Czzarre, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. #1
    I know you want it as low as possible. But obviously it will never be 0. What is a bounce rate I should shoot for?

    Thanks
    Frank
    www.theburialgrounds.com
     
    Czzarre, Mar 22, 2008 IP
  2. usasportstraining

    usasportstraining Notable Member

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    Zero to 50% would be good. If you're providing good, interesting content then they will tend to stay longer.
     
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  3. 3hundred

    3hundred Peon

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    I guess it depends on the niche and the specific pages indexed in the SEs along with other criteria. Our site at launch was around 70+% and these days it is around less than 50%. You should track yours and see how low you can get it.
     
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    Lpspider Well-Known Member

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    I believe that around 24% to 28% is considered average. Anything below 24% is great.
     
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  5. Czzarre

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    OK, so IM at 39%. Now I know where I need to go, Shoot for 25Ish, Keep it under 50.

    Thanks all!
     
    Czzarre, Mar 22, 2008 IP
  6. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Less than 30% is optimial if you ask me.
     
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    #7
    Below 50% is good.
     
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    Shreyash Active Member

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    I consider below 30% to be a good Bounce rate.
     
    Shreyash, Mar 22, 2008 IP
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    I think that it depends on the niche a lot.

    Does anyone here have 70%??
     
    drumsoloartist, Mar 22, 2008 IP
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    I get about 40% bounce rate for one of my sites. Is it okay?
     
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    Less than 30% is awesome
     
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    around 70% now :(...should get better with tym though
     
    Luq, Mar 23, 2008 IP
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    my mobile review site ( buying a mobile phone in my sig link ) has a bounce rate of 0.92% overall. I definately think something in my analytics is screwed.
     
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    we are at 40% but Id like it to be lower - i guess the answer in content?
     
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    I think below 50%.
     
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    #16
    Google itself says 40% is good.

    One of my sites is at 12%, but doesn't have much traffic, another site is between 30-40% depending on the day. When I get a larger influx of traffic the bounce rate invariably goes up because much of the influx is not targeted traffic.

    You have to look at where the bounces are going, if your bounces are leaving through an advertisement, fantastic.
     
    chrisstinson, Mar 23, 2008 IP
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    This is great news! I thought that you had to go much lower.
     
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    Interestingly, my best performing website is around 40% bounce rate. The others have higher bouncing.
     
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    #19

    My dear Friend

    Can you give me the proof of it.

    Cool Mate and Enjoy your day
     
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    Mine is 60 % and how to improve it ?
     
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