does a chat help keep my members sticky?

i think if i have members with my site, a chat room would be helpful to keep them sticky.

what do you think about it?

i found a chat application with a flash client, it is a good choice? here is a live demo of it, it worths you a try also, i think. www.123flashchat.com/demopage_2.html

well, it should be at first. But, it is by no means the best solution in the long run. WHY? Chat room meets everywhere, why I come to yours?

hmmm flash chat looks good but this is not the solution for getting traffic on your site you should use SEO and Internet Marketing techniques for it

In your case, u have already have members in your  site, it is good to keep them communicate with each other, so than the connection can be built in your site, not bad, tht chat room IMO.

i got so many critiques from other forum about the chat window i have installed for my website and you won't believe that all feedback are negative.

I don't think a chat room can keep your members, What you need is quality and interesting content on your sites/ forums.

thanks for all your replies. really appreciated.

i think i will try the chat for a month or two. those guys can host a 50 user chat at 30$/month.

I think you can try it but you should make sure there have enouth customers in your site.

according to me chatroom should be there bcoz it help u to keep intouch with ur members.

Well, people like chat, but people can chat anywhere, anytime they want, then why should they chat in your forum??

U still have to have more quality stuff!

Its good idea to stick users on your website. You can also stick users on your websites by some good songs, online radios or movie trailors.

I don't think a chat room can keep your members, What you need is quality and interesting content on your sites/ forums.


[b]But sometimes chat also keep active

A chat room for common friends is beneficial. But there is still no guarantee that this will last long. It is depending on how other members of the chat room use its availability.

Outstanding psychologist? I'm good at that. ;)

Well it solely depends upon the website category...
If your website is for a certain product.. like an e-commerce website... then of course its a badd idea.. you are wasting your time..
But if your website is related to some sort of information ,,,, like news ..  sports, games... etc... than this chat will definitely work... !!!
And can hold the traffic!!

You know, I just love being with people. That's why I also love chatting. It helps me to connect with people even find new friends. The only danger is, you're not sure if you can trust a person you met through chat. Still, be vigilant.