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How Live Web Chat Works

Live Chat includes several features that help you engage visitors and manage conversations effectively.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Abby Connect’s Live Web Chat allows website visitors to instantly connect with a real, U.S.-based agent. Conversations happen directly on your website, giving visitors quick answers, capturing new leads, and helping resolve questions in real time.

1. Proactive Live Chat

Proactive Chat automatically displays a chat invitation to visitors on your website, encouraging them to start a conversation.

Benefits:

  • Captures leads before visitors leave your site

  • Offers instant assistance for questions

  • Encourages engagement with potential customers

This feature helps increase interaction and convert more visitors into leads.


2. Pre-Chat Forms

Pre-Chat Forms collect information from visitors before the conversation begins.

These forms can be customized and fields can be set as optional or required.

Available fields include:

  • Introductory message or instructions

  • Name

  • Email

  • Phone number

Benefits:

  • Collects visitor details before the chat begins

  • Helps agents understand the visitor’s needs quickly

  • Allows your team to prioritize important inquiries


3. Live Chat to Phone Call

During a conversation, agents can initiate a phone call with the website visitor.

This allows the conversation to move from chat to voice when needed.

Benefits:

  • Resolves complex issues faster

  • Provides a more personal experience

  • Allows detailed conversations when chat isn’t enough


4. Post-Chat Surveys

After a chat ends, visitors can complete a Post-Chat Survey to provide feedback on their experience.

Surveys can include:

  • A thank-you message

  • Chat rating (stars or numerical score)

Benefits:

  • Measures customer satisfaction

  • Identifies areas for improvement

  • Provides insights into support performance


Chat Transcripts

After each conversation, a full chat transcript is automatically emailed so you can review the interaction.

You can also access chat history inside your Abby Connect portal or AbbyGO app.

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