GLOSSARY

Checkout conversion.

Checkout conversion measures how many started checkouts become completed purchases.

Why it matters

Investigate unexpected costs, payment failures, forced registration and usability issues. Segment by device and payment method to find where customers are encountering friction.

Checkout conversion = completed purchases ÷ checkout starts × 100

Put it in context

Use this concept alongside the relevant customer journey, business costs and measurement assumptions. A single metric rarely tells the whole story.

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