# Bounce Rates Bounce rate is a website metric that measures the percentage of visitors who leave a website after viewing only one page. A high bounce rate typically indicates that visitors are not finding the information or content they were looking for on the website, or that the website is not meeting their expectations. A low bounce rate, on the other hand, typically indicates that visitors are finding the website useful and are interacting with it. There are many factors that can contribute to a high bounce rate, such as a poorly designed website, slow loading times, confusing navigation, or irrelevant or low-quality content. On the other hand, a well-designed website with clear and useful information, fast loading times, and a user-friendly navigation structure can help to reduce the bounce rate. In general, it is important to monitor the bounce rate of a website and try to optimize it, as a high bounce rate can have a negative impact on the website's traffic and search engine rankings. However, it is also important to keep in mind that there are many factors that can affect bounce rate, and it is not always possible or desirable to achieve a low bounce rate in every situation. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.smtpd.dev/master/faq/email-deliverability/bounce-rates.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.