Lots of businesses are touting success on discount, group buying sites.  I’ve used them quite a few times myself,  but how are we defining success? 
Things that make you go hmmmm?  This article is one of them.  Anyone thinking of using a group buying site to attract more customers will want to read this before mapping out their strategy. 
My advice?  If you’re going to use a group buying company to help gain customers, it’s imperative that you capitalize on that investment with a smart customer loyalty and retention program. 
Oh, and make sure you have that strategy for customer retention in place BEFORE you offer the deal.

Groupon Review For Business: Fallacy of Converting Users To Profitable Customers - The Retail Doctor

Lots of businesses are touting success on discount, group buying sites.  I’ve used them quite a few times myself,  but how are we defining success? 

Things that make you go hmmmm?  This article is one of them.  Anyone thinking of using a group buying site to attract more customers will want to read this before mapping out their strategy. 

My advice?  If you’re going to use a group buying company to help gain customers, it’s imperative that you capitalize on that investment with a smart customer loyalty and retention program. 

Oh, and make sure you have that strategy for customer retention in place BEFORE you offer the deal.

Groupon Review For Business: Fallacy of Converting Users To Profitable Customers - The Retail Doctor

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