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<p>Q: We commonly hear the term "stickiness" in reference to attracting </p><p>users to websites. What does it really mean? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A: "Stickiness" is used to describe the ability of a website to attract, </p><p>maintain and have users spend more time on the site. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The belief is that the "stickier" the site, the more likely money will </p><p>be spent. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Be it in terms of actual purchases (Amazon.com or Ebay.com), or having </p><p>advertising effectively reaching the users in a given time frame. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"Stickiness" can also be equated to user loyalty and satisfaction. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

Q: We commonly hear the term "stickiness" in reference to attracting

users to websites. What does it really mean?



A: "Stickiness" is used to describe the ability of a website to attract,

maintain and have users spend more time on the site.



The belief is that the "stickier" the site, the more likely money will

be spent.



Be it in terms of actual purchases (Amazon.com or Ebay.com), or having

advertising effectively reaching the users in a given time frame.



"Stickiness" can also be equated to user loyalty and satisfaction.