What is CLS by bounce page
CLS by bounce page shows how Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) values perform on pages where users bounced—meaning they landed but didn’t interact further or visit another page.
This lens helps identify layout instability as a potential cause of poor first impressions and immediate exits. If a page loads with unexpected shifts, it can break trust and push users to leave before engaging.
Only pages that had measurable traffic and bounce events during the selected timeframe are shown.
Healthy CLS by bounce page sample
A healthy CLS by bounce page lens shows green scores across key entry pages. This indicates that even when users bounce, layout shifts weren’t the reason—they likely got what they needed or left for other reasons.
Stable bounce pages maintain user trust, support SEO rankings, and leave a good impression for potential return visits.
Unhealthy CLS by bounce page sample
When high-traffic pages show poor CLS and high bounce rates, there’s usually a strong link between visual instability and users abandoning the experience.
Common culprits include:
Late-loading hero banners that shift headlines or CTAs
Sticky headers that push content down on scroll
Cookie banners or consent popups that overlap the viewport
Image carousels or embedded iframes that load out of sync
These shifts can create friction and undermine the clarity or usability of your content—causing users to exit without exploring further.
Resolving unhealthy CLS by bounce page
Go-to action plan to resolve an unhealthy CLS by bounce page:
Ask Uxi to analyze your CLS by bounce page values and suggest improvements
Use Filters to isolate the slowest bounce pages, then cross-reference CLS by element or by cookie to uncover what’s moving.
Simulate CLS of the suspected lens to see if fixing it will resolve the CLS by bounce page. If yes, this is where the resolution focus should be.
Use an automated CLS optimization tool like Navigation AI to improve your CLS by bounce page values
Once you’ve improved CLS, set an alert to be the first to know if it starts worsening again.
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