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Measurement
Session Engagement Rate
Session engagement rate is the percentage of sessions in which a shopper meaningfully interacts with content or features beyond passive browsing — clicking, saving, chatting, or trying on products.
What this means
Engagement is distinct from simple pageviews or time on site, both of which can reflect confusion or difficulty finding something rather than genuine interest. Meaningful engagement — opening a chat, saving an item, completing a try-on — reflects active participation in the shopping process. Tracking engagement rate specifically for AI-assisted interactions (chat opens, brief completions, outfit views) gives brands a leading indicator of adoption and usefulness, ahead of the lagging conversion and revenue metrics that engagement typically predicts.
Why it matters for fashion brands
Engagement is a leading indicator of conversion. Shoppers who engage with an AI stylist — opening the chat, completing a brief, trying on an outfit — are significantly more likely to convert than passive browsers.
Related terms
Behavioral Trigger — A specific shopper action that signals hesitation and activates a proactive AI response. Items Per Session — The average number of distinct products added to cart or purchased in a session. Conversion Rate — The percentage of website sessions that result in a purchase.
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