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Prefixbox Analytics metrics

Get clear insights on how shoppers engage with your store's search and category results.

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Prefixbox Analytics helps you spot patterns, optimize product discovery, and improve conversions.

Metrics overview

You’ll find your analytics under Prefixbox > Analytics in the Shopify admin. Data is grouped into interactive panels that show key metrics over time — broken down by search, category, and engagement.

Let’s walk through what each section means.


Search engagement

This panel helps you understand how well your search bar performs:

Metric

What it means

Search ER (Engagement Rate)

% of searches where the shopper clicked, added to cart, or converted

Search CTR (Click-through Rate)

% of searches that led to a product click

Search CR (Cart Rate)

% of searches that led to a cart event

Search Success Rate

% of searches that showed at least one relevant result

The search engagement metrics

💡Hint: Low engagement might signal poor product visibility or missing keywords.


Category engagement

Similar to Search ER, this shows how shoppers interact with Category pages:

Metric

What it means

Category ER

% of category pageviews that led to engagement (click, cart, or conversion)

Category CTR

% of views that included a product click

Category CR

% of views that led to a cart event

The category engagement metrics

💡Hint: These metrics help spot underperforming collections or filters.


Search result performance

Shows the volume of searches and shopper actions:

Similar to Search ER, this shows how shoppers interact with Category pages:

Metric

What it tracks

Searches

Total searches during the selected period

Unique searches

Number of unique search terms (excluding duplicates)

SERP Click events

Product clicks from the search results page

SERP Cart events

Add-to-cart events from search results

Search session count

Count of individual search sessions (per user per visit)

The search result metrics


Category result performance

Tracks how shoppers interact with category pages:

Metric

What it tracks

Pageviews

Total category page views

Unique pageviews

Each unique visitor’s category page views (1 per session)

Category click events

Product clicks on category pages

Category cart events

Add-to-cart actions from category pages

The category result metrics


Zero-result rate

The zero result rate shows the % of search terms that return no results.
Aim to keep this number low — it’s a sign your products aren’t matching common searches.

Zero result search rate chart

💡Hint: Use this insight to add synonyms or update product tags.


Popular searches and categories

  • Popular searches – The most searched keywords in your store

  • Popular categories – The most visited product collections

These help you plan seasonal campaigns or merchandising priorities.

Popular searches table

💡Hint: Popular products and categories in your store signal shopper intent. Use these insights to highlight key items, adjust stock, or feature trending collections.


Zero-result & zero-engagement searches

  • Zero result searches – List of terms that showed no results

  • Zero engagement searches – Searches where shoppers didn’t click or engage

⚠️ Important: These searches are critical signals. They often reveal keyword gaps, missing synonyms, or issues in product discoverability—use them to fine-tune your product data and boost engagement.


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