Conversion Optimisation

Average Order Value (AOV)

Also known as: AOV & Average basket value

Definition

Average Order Value (AOV) is the average amount spent each time a customer places an order.

In practice

Used to measure purchasing and identify opportunities for upselling or bundling.

The reality

Increasing AOV is often easier than increasing or .

Also known as

AOV & Average basket value

Plain English

How much customers spend per order on average.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is average order value?

AOV is the average amount spent per order.

How do you calculate AOV?

By dividing total revenue by the number of orders.

Why is AOV important?

It helps measure and improve revenue per transaction.

How do you increase AOV?

Through upselling, cross-selling, and bundling.

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