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Time to Value (TTV)

Calculate the average time it takes users to reach value.

TIME TO VALUE
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days on average to first value

TTV = total time to value ÷ number of users. Shorter TTV strongly correlates with higher activation and retention.

What is Time to Value (TTV)?

Time to value (TTV) is how long, on average, it takes a new user to reach their first meaningful outcome. The shorter your TTV, the faster users activate and stick.

TTV = total time to value ÷ number of users

How to read your result

  • Shorter TTV strongly correlates with higher activation and retention.
  • Measure to the 'aha moment', not just signup completion.
  • Reduce TTV with templates, defaults, and guided setup.
  • Track it by cohort to see if product changes help.

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How do you reduce time to value?

Remove setup friction — sensible defaults, sample data, templates, and guided flows that get users to a real outcome as fast as possible.

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