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Customer Lifetime Value

Maximize profits by understanding your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) measures the total profit a customer generates for your business throughout their relationship. By evaluating factors like purchase frequency, average spend, and retention, e-commerce businesses can use CLV to shape smarter marketing strategies, improve customer loyalty, and optimize resource allocation.

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Published
November 21, 2024
Updated
November 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

CLV (customer lifetime value) refers to the lifetime value of an individual customer, while LTV (lifetime value) refers to the average customer lifetime value of all customers combined.

A higher CLV is better, as it leads to higher profits.

The simple formula used to measure customer lifetime value is customer lifetime value = customer value x average customer lifespan.

Below are some ways that help you increase your customer lifetime value.

  • Offer a Referral Program
  • Hear Your Customers
  • Create Content to Keep Customers Engaged
  • Optimize Your Customer Service
  • Reward Your Most Loyal Customers
  • Cross-Selling and Upselling Strategies

The differences in goods, costs, purchase rate, and purchase volumes can make customer lifetime value calculations complex.