Shopify Metric
E-commerce
Orders Per Customer = Total Lifetime Orders / Total Unique Customers
Orders per customer measures the cumulative average number of orders placed per customer across their entire relationship. Unlike order frequency which measures a period, this tracks lifetime purchase depth.
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Orders per customer measures the cumulative average number of orders placed per customer across their entire relationship. Unlike order frequency which measures a period, this tracks lifetime purchase depth.
How to calculate orders per customer
Why orders per customer matters for Shopify users
Deeper purchase histories indicate stronger customer relationships and higher lifetime value. Tracking this metric reveals whether customers are building lasting habits with your brand.
Shopify merchants can segment by first product purchased or acquisition source to identify which entry points produce the most engaged long-term customers.
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Order Frequency
E-commerceMetric Definition
Order Frequency = Total Orders / Unique Customers (in Period)
Order frequency measures the average number of orders placed by a customer within a defined period. It indicates purchasing cadence and is a key component of customer lifetime value calculations.
Customer Repeat Rate
E-commerceMetric Definition
Repeat Rate = (Customers with 2+ Orders / Total Customers) × 100
Customer repeat rate is the percentage of customers who make more than one purchase within a defined period. It measures customer loyalty and the effectiveness of retention and re-engagement efforts.
Customer Lifetime Value
E-commerceMetric Definition
LTV = AOV × Purchase Frequency × Average Customer Lifespan
Customer lifetime value (LTV) estimates the total revenue a customer will generate over their entire relationship with your store. It combines average order value, purchase frequency, and customer lifespan into a single value figure.
Average Order Value
E-commerceMetric Definition
AOV = Total Revenue / Number of Orders
Average order value (AOV) is the mean monetary value of each completed order. It captures the combined effect of pricing, bundling, upselling, and promotional strategies on basket size.
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