Definition
Conversion rate is the percentage of users who complete a desired action (signup, demo request, purchase) out of total eligible users.
Answer-first summary
Conversion Rate: Conversion rate is the percentage of users who complete a desired action (signup, demo request, purchase) out of total eligible users.
Formula
Conversion Rate (%)
Conversion Rate = Conversions / Visitors
- Conversions: Completed target action (e.g., trial signup)
- Visitors: Unique eligible visitors/users
2,000 visitors and 80 signups → 4% conversion.
How to improve
- Improve message match (keyword→page→CTA).
- Reduce friction (forms, steps).
- Increase trust (social proof, security, clarity).
- Improve speed (CWV) to reduce drop-off.
Common pitfalls
- Comparing conversion rates across different traffic intent.
- Not tracking by landing page and query intent.
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FAQ
- Should I optimize sitewide conversion or page-level?
- Page-level by intent (BOFU pages) usually delivers faster gains than sitewide averages.
- How do I attribute organic conversions?
- Track landing page, query group, and first-touch source; use server-side events where possible.
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