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Retail Media & Commerce

Revenue Per Visitor (RPV)

Total revenue divided by site visitors, combining conversion rate and average order value into one ecommerce performance metric.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Revenue per visitor (RPV) is total revenue divided by the number of site visitors over a period. Because it combines conversion rate and average order value into one figure, it gives a fuller view of ecommerce performance than either alone. Teams use RPV to compare traffic sources, test site changes, and value marketing channels.