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MENTAL MODEL · M2241

Bounce Rate

Bounce Rate
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The percentage of users who enter a website and leave without any interaction (clicks, viewing a second page).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Focus on first impressions. If your interpersonal interactions or work reports have a high 'bounce rate' (the other party loses interest after hearing something), it means your 'landing page' (opening remarks, above-the-fold content) lacks appeal or relevance and needs optimization.

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In web analytics, it refers to the percentage of sessions where a user views only a single page and then leaves. It reflects the relevance of the landing page to user expectations and the quality of the above-the-fold experience.

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