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December 26, 2007

How To: Use Online Chat to Keep Customers Happy

From the Wall Street Journal:

Small online retailers are chatting up customers to get them to stick around on a site longer -- and buy something.

A case in point: Backcountry.com, a seller of high-end outdoor gear and apparel. The retailer's staff regularly talks live with customers online about the site's offerings, as well as provides buying tips and addresses any service issue.

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Has online chatting worked for your business? If not, how do you reach out to your customers? Let us know in the comments.

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