A customer will touch a company in many different ways before a deal is made. Before you rent your first ZipCar, you’ll have talked to friends about it, checked ZipCar’s website (and comparison websites), and maybe even called the company. From ZipCar’s perspective, all of these touchpoints are important because if you hear bad reports or find the website and call center hard to manage, you’ll very likely opt for the safe option of a Hertz or an Avis.