{"id":5022,"date":"2022-01-14T15:11:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T14:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/?p=5022"},"modified":"2024-02-12T15:07:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T14:07:40","slug":"reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons for High Bounce Rate and Ways to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting the user to <a href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/how-can-e-commerce-brands-optimize-their-content-strategy-to-improve-traffic-to-shopify-marketplaces\/\">stay on your website and consume the content<\/a> you have to share is more important than you might think. When we take a look at statistical data that averages out the time spent on websites, the result is always the same: 15 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once a viewer lands on your website, you have only 15 seconds to capture his or her attention. Users are aware of the fact that they have many similar websites to choose from. If one doesn\u2019t work for them, they are going to open up another one, and another one until they find what they are looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, <a href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/16-tips-on-how-to-improve-blog-conversion-rate\/\">how can you impress and capture the attention<\/a> of your viewers in time? In this article, we are going to discuss the main reasons why users decide to leave and what to do about them. We are going to show you how to decrease your bounce rate once and for all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it\/#Is_Bounce_Rate_Really_That_Important\" title=\"Is Bounce Rate Really That Important?\">Is Bounce Rate Really That Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it\/#Delve_Deeper_by_Using_Google_Analytics\" title=\"Delve Deeper by Using Google Analytics\">Delve Deeper by Using Google Analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it\/#A_High_Bounce_Rate_is_Not_Always_a_Bad_Thing\" title=\"A High Bounce Rate is Not Always a Bad Thing\">A High Bounce Rate is Not Always a Bad Thing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/reasons-for-high-bounce-rate-and-ways-to-fix-it\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bounce_Rate_Really_That_Important\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is Bounce Rate Really That Important?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When visitors spend some time reading your content and navigating through your website, you can measure that as \u201cdwell time&#8221;. This is an important metric, as Google keeps a close eye on how much time people spend on a website and how many of its different pages they do explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Engaging, high-quality content has the power to make visitors consume your content and look for more instead of bouncing. Stop looking at vanity metrics such as page views that literally say nothing about your website\u2019s real value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People can land on your website and then hit the back button right away to look for the information elsewhere. Google wants to see users dwelling on your site and exploring its contents. <a href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/average-bounce-rate-by-industry-2023-benchmark\/\">Bounce rate<\/a> is one of the main factors to look at when it comes to evaluating the quality of your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5028 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20945184-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"exploring content\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20945184-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20945184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20945184-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20945184-760x507.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/tablet-with-bookshelves-students-searching-reading-information-digital-learning-online-database-content-storing-searching-ebooks-concept-vector-isolated-illustration_11668306.htm#query=content&amp;position=0&amp;from_view=search\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delve_Deeper_by_Using_Google_Analytics\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delve Deeper by Using Google Analytics<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An important question to answer here is this: Why are visitors leaving your website? This is where Google Analytics enters the whole picture. Open it up and take a look at your \u201cAudience Overview\u201d which can be accessed via the toolbar on your left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There, you can find a site-wide bounce rate. If you see a high number there, it indicates that there is a problem but you need to go deeper. You need to investigate the bounce rate page-by-page in order to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proceed to the Behaviors section, open the Site Content drop-down menu and then click All Pages. There, you are going to see all the different metrics for each of your pages, <a href=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/user-engagement-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">including bounce rate<\/a>. Some of your pages might perform pretty well here, while you might see particularly high rates for others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next to the bounce rate, there is the Exit column. Every exit is counted as a bounce, as the exit rate only tells you on which page exactly your visitors decided to leave. Users might land on one page and then navigate themselves to a completely different one. If they bounce there, it is counted as an exit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you take a look at Entrances, you can also see which are those pages where most viewers enter your website. Moreover, by comparing the bounce rate and the exit rate, you can find out how well a particular page is performing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5031 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1024x729.jpg\" alt=\"help of google analytics\" width=\"760\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/carlos-muza-hpjSkU2UYSU-unsplash-768x547.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/hpjSkU2UYSU\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_High_Bounce_Rate_is_Not_Always_a_Bad_Thing\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A High Bounce Rate is Not Always a Bad Thing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now keep in mind that a high bounce rate can mean three things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have a low-quality page where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/tips-to-create-highly-engaging-content\/\">visitors don\u2019t find your content engaging<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People landing on the page is not your target audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visitors were satisfied with the information on the page and they had nothing else to look for<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you can see, a high bounce rate is not always a bad thing. It can also mean that your page has achieved its purpose, satisfying the needs of your viewers. You need to ask yourself: What is my goal with this web page?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you want your users to stay and proceed to the next step in the sales funnel? Or do you want them to find a solution to their problem right there and then leave? Having a high bounce rate is desirable for certain niches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being aware of the content and the main goal of your web page also means that there is an expected average time spent on that page. If it\u2019s about something short and on-point that leads to a call-to-action, then don\u2019t expect people to spend a lot of time on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is not to say that reducing your bounce rate and increasing time spent on your website is not important. However, you need to reduce it on pages where this metric actually matters. Below, we are going to help you understand the needs of your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a result, you will be able to identify why they leave and decrease your bounce rates accordingly. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5 reasons why visitors end up leaving your site<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Your Site Doesn\u2019t Meet the Expectations of Your Visitors<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The most obvious example we can bring up is creating websites using intentionally misspelled domain names of popular sites. Millions of people visit Facebook and Youtube day by day and some of them misspell these websites by mistake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Of course, there are live websites available for each of the popular misspelled URLs. The main goal of this often-used trick is to steal traffic from the abovementioned sites. There are registered domains such as \u201cfacbeook.com\u201d and \u201cyuotube.com\u201d a small portion of unlucky users end up landing on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visitors are surely not going to get what they are looking for on these misleading websites. They typically spend 30 seconds on them at most and then they bounce. Although this was an extreme example, you already get the point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On your website, you need to provide what your visitors are looking for while also guaranteeing a pleasant user experience. First off, it has to be well-designed without any clutter. If there are too many options available, visitors can get confused and it will cause them to leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For example, showing too many of your products on the same page will lead to confusion more often than not. As a result, your sales will decrease while the bounce rate will go up. This is why you need to categorize your products and present them in an attractive layout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your website is slow to load, then your content won\u2019t even have the opportunity to meet the expectations of your visitors. Make sure to optimize it for faster load times so that users won\u2019t bounce before seeing your offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5029 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Not meeting expectations\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-760x507.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/5QgIuuBxKwM\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Tips to lower bounce rate<\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We can conclude that there are three factors to focus on. You need to create a website that has an appealing design, loads in a couple of seconds, and has a low bounce rate. By following the guidelines below, you can create a website that performs well in those regards:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Design a website with a hierarchy where your visitors\u2019 attention gradually gravitates towards the most important elements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give your website a modern look and feel that is consistent on every page<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make your site compatible with all the different devices your viewers can possibly open on<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Only include design elements that add value to your site without making it cluttered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Navigation on your site should be straightforward<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t overthink the design. People got used to certain elements that should be accessible and at the same area on every website\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make your intent and pricing crystal clear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. If Your Visitors Can\u2019t Use Your Website, You Lose Them<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keeping usability in mind throughout the design process is crucial. Although it might be tempting to design a site that looks like an online billboard, it is not how you make a good first impression. Visitors expect your website to be usable instead of just being there to observe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First off, users need to be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/webaccess.berkeley.edu\/resources\/tips\/web-accessibility\">access your website<\/a>. By making it consistently available, you can ensure that they can use it. Saving money on cheap servers is definitely not the way to go, as those downtimes are only going to hurt your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beyond that, visitors also don\u2019t like to run into broken links. Opening up your website on their smartphone only to discover that it\u2019s not responsive is not a great experience either. A good website is pleasing to the eye no matter which device a user opens it on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It might be tempting to include everything your brand has to offer on a single page, yet it\u2019s often not a smart thing to do. Instead of flooding your viewers with information, make sure that each of your web pages has a simple goal to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It should be all clear and simple while maintaining the same vibe throughout the entire site that signifies your brand. No distractions, straight-to-the-point, preferably with a minimalistic design. Keep as little variety as possible by using similarly styled images and matching colors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gently lead the user from one product or service to the other, helping them find what they came for. Allow the user to learn more about your brand by including a navigation bar with strong keywords and a search bar as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High usability means that your website is easy to learn, accessible, and has a clean design. Instead of finding themselves in a confusing maze, your users can find everything with a single click, some scrolling, or a quick search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. When Users Don\u2019t Know What to Do, they Get Stuck and Leave<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cluttering your website with information and confusing your users, as a result, is a great way to scare them away. Instead, give a simple goal to every one of your web pages and gently lead your visitors from one page to the other. They don\u2019t have to know everything at once.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let them gradually learn about your content and decide what they want at the end. Besides adding too many hyperlinks and design elements, another mistake you can fall into is overcomplicating the navigation. This can be another frustrating experience, as your visitors are going to get lost in that maze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the navigation is hard to understand, Google is also going to give it a pretty bad score which can <a href=\"https:\/\/websiteseochecker.com\/domain-authority-checker\/#arearesult\">ruin your SEO<\/a>. A big mistake is when website owners hide their navigation or make it less available by using dropdown menus. The thing is that people expect every navigation bar to follow the same logic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t ruin their expectations by trying to reinvent the wheel. A good website designer always tries to think like a visitor who has never seen the site before. You can make things easier for viewers by creating intuitive navigation and layout which are pleasing to the eye and straightforward to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Help users find important information by using internal links in the right place and at the right time. Tell them that they can proceed to learn about the particular subject by clicking the link. Google is also pleased to see web pages that smartly use internal links.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5030 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20943473-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"navigation on website\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20943473-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20943473-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20943473-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20943473-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/web-design-content-creating-landing-page-website-homepage-creating-design-element-female-graphics-designer-developer-flat-character-concept-illustration_11667187.htm?query=website%20navigation\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. You Failed to Earn the Trust of Your Visitors\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Internet is full of scams and websites that only cast a virus on your computer. Hackers and criminals are just as busy setting up websites and automated emails as legit businesses. Most users know this very well and they are going to take a critical look at your website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The key to earning the trust of your visitors is to be direct and clear in every bit of information that you publish on your website. The pricing, your intent, and your content should be all clear and concise. Help them learn a bit more about your brand throughout every step they take on your site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The more users trust your website, the longer they are going to stay on it. A simple way to ensure visitors for safety is to include a badge on the landing page where a third-party (such as GoDaddy.com) states that it\u2019s Verified &amp; Secure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, add social media buttons that lead to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other pages where your brand is active. Let them know in the navigation bar, in the footer, and somewhere on the site that they can contact someone if they need help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nowadays, people are well aware of the fact that HTTP is outdated and HTTPS is what they should look for. HTTPS means that SSL (secure socket layer) is active on your website, which functions as a security protocol. It guarantees that links are encrypted on your website at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, a website is trustworthy if it has a community behind it. Allow your visitors to sign up for membership and join your crowd of followers. At last but not least, allow customers to leave feedback in the form of reviews so that others can see them in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Your Website Failed to Inspire or Impress Visitors<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visitors arrive with a question in mind that has to be answered as quickly as possible. It sounds like this: What does this website have to offer for me? You have only 15 seconds to answer this question before you lose them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From the second your visitors land on your site, you need to make a good first impression, inspire them and then motivate them to buy. Adding too many elements such as popups, unconventional layouts and a wide range of colors is not going to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instead of taking an approach that works in your opinion, take a look at what users actually want. Analyze your audience and adjust your website according to their needs. Find out more about your target audience by taking a look at the demographics (Location, Gender, Ethnicity, Age, Income, Occupation, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Different groups of people arrive at your site with different mindsets. You need to speak the language of your audience to grab their attention. Besides demographics, there is also so-called psychographics to look at. These include personality, attitudes, lifestyle, values, behavior, and hobbies or interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5034 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/v991-nt-42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"impressed visitors\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/v991-nt-42-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/v991-nt-42-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/v991-nt-42-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/capturly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/v991-nt-42-760x507.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/doodle-vector-social-media-reaction-concept_17224672.htm#query=impress&amp;position=12&amp;from_view=search\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have shared various approaches when it comes to reasons and solutions as to why visitors are leaving your site. As you work on improving different aspects of your website, there is one rule you should keep in mind all the time: The 15-second rule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although it is not much, you can significantly decrease your bounce rate and make a great first impression by following our guidelines. It is all about creating a site that is concise, secure, straightforward, and appealing to viewers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Find out more about what your target audience is looking for and give it to them. Be clear about your intent, make sure that your website loads fast and find the perfect language to approach your viewers with. Make them trust your website and create a place where people can learn and be inspired.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting the user to stay on your website and consume the content you have to share is more important than you might think. 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